CINCINNATI — The New York Mets committed to paying nearly half a billion dollars in player contracts this offseason in their pursuit of a World Series title.
The problem is it's not paying off.
For the first time since 2012, the Mets have dropped five series in a row. The Cincinnati Reds erupted Thursday for four first inning runs against Kodai Senga and beat New York 5-0, taking two of three in the series. Spencer Steer added an insurance solo shot in the fifth inning.
Jonathan India, Jake Fraley and Tyler Stephenson each had two hits for the Reds (16-21), who sent the Mets (18-20) to their fourth loss in five games and 13th in 17.