Mets News: Offense Struggles Continue in 7-0 Loss

Mets Offense Silenced by Padres Pitching

The New York Mets offense was held to just two hits on Sunday as they fell to the San Diego Padres 7-0.

Padres starter Joe Musgrove was brilliant, allowing just one hit over six innings of work.

The Mets have now scored just two runs in their last two games.

Mets starter Paul Blackburn had a rough outing, allowing five runs on seven hits over 3 1/3 innings.

Blackburn's ERA now stands at 5.40 on the season.

The Mets have lost four of Blackburn's last five starts.

Mets prospect Drew Gilbert was hit by a pitch below the belt on Wednesday and left the game.

Gilbert is reportedly OK and is expected to be back in the lineup soon.

The Mets are hoping Gilbert can provide a spark to their struggling offense.

Mets infielder Dedniel Nunez is progressing toward a return from the injured list.

Nunez has been out since May 10 with a hamstring injury.

The Mets are hopeful Nunez can return to the lineup sometime next week.

The Mets lost again on Sunday, their fourth loss in their last five games.

The offense continues to struggle, and the pitching staff has not been able to pick up the slack.

The Mets are now 22-29 on the season and in last place in the NL East.

The Mets are expected to get some reinforcements soon.

Starling Marte and Mark Canha are both expected to return from the injured list this week.

The Mets are hoping the return of Marte and Canha can help spark their offense.