After showing signs of life by winning four out of five games, the New York Mets have dropped four of five to fall seven games below .500 for the second time this season.
The Mets lost the rubber game of their series with the Pirates on Sunday afternoon, 11-1. Josh Edgin, Neil Ramirez and Josh Smoker combined to allow six runs over the final three innings.
Mets relievers have now allowed 116 runs, tied with Oakland for the most in the majors. Last season, the bullpen gave up 220 overall, the seventh fewest allowed in MLB.