Mets Drop 12-4 to Giants, Fall to 63-48 Tie in NL East

The New York Mets suffered a disappointing 12-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, marking their fifth defeat in six games and dropping them into a first-place tie with the Phillies in the NL East. Mets starter Frankie Montas struggled again, surrendering seven runs in just over four innings, prompting boos from the home crowd and raising concerns about the team's rotation depth as the season enters a critical stretch. The Giants, coming off a six-game losing streak and recent trade deadline sell-off, were powered by Rafael Devers, who broke out of a slump with a three-run homer and four RBIs, and rookie Carson Whisenhunt, who notched his first major league win. The Mets' bullpen was once again heavily taxed after back-to-back short outings from starters, highlighting a growing issue for manager Carlos Mendoza. San Francisco piled on with a late offensive surge, including a three-run homer by Casey Schmitt in the ninth. The loss underscores the Mets' recent inconsistency and mounting pressure to stabilize their pitching as the playoff race tightens.