ST. LOUIS -- The scuffling New York Mets fired hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant hitting coach Tom Slater on Monday night.
The moves were made following a 6-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals that dropped the Mets to 11-12.
New York has struggled badly with runners in scoring position early this season, a trouble spot last year as well when the popular Davis worked remotely because of coronavirus concerns.
Several accomplished hitters are off to slow starts, including $341 million newcomer Francisco Lindor, who is hitless in his last 25 plate appearances and batting .