Mets Offense Freezes in Citi Field Loss to A's

Clay Holmes exits with hamstring injury as Mets struggle to score in cold weather

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:19am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting fragmented, overlapping views of a baseball game, with muted colors of navy, grey, and olive green conveying the cold, somber mood of the Mets' offensive struggles.The Mets' offense remains frozen as the team struggles to find its swing in the bitter spring chill at Citi Field.NYC Today

The New York Mets' offense continued to sputter in cold weather at Citi Field, managing only 4 hits in a 4-0 loss to the Oakland A's. Starter Clay Holmes left the game in the 6th inning with a left hamstring injury, and the Mets were unable to capitalize on their few scoring chances against A's pitching.

Why it matters

The Mets have now lost 3 straight games, scoring just 7 runs total in that span, as their bats have gone cold during the extended winter weather in New York. The loss of Holmes to injury is also a concern, as the Mets look to get back on track before facing the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers.

The details

Mets starter Clay Holmes pitched well, allowing just 1 earned run on 5 hits over 5.1 innings, but had to leave the game in the 6th with a left hamstring injury. The Mets' offense managed only 4 hits on the night against A's starter J.T. Ginn and the Oakland bullpen. The Mets' best chance to score came in the 6th inning when they put runners on the corners with no outs, but a fielder's choice and double play ended the threat. The A's then tacked on 3 insurance runs late to seal the victory.

  • Holmes left the game in the 6th inning with one out and one on, with the Mets trailing 1-0.
  • The Mets have now lost 3 straight games this week, scoring just 7 runs total in that span.

The players

Clay Holmes

The Mets' starting pitcher who left the game in the 6th inning with a left hamstring injury.

J.T. Ginn

The A's starting pitcher who blanked the Mets for 4 innings, allowing just 1 hit.

Francisco Lindor

The Mets' shortstop who was unable to complete a potential double play in the 3rd inning, leading to the A's first run.

Jeff McNeil

The former Mets utilityman who drove in an insurance run for the A's in the 9th inning.

David Stearns

The Mets' president of baseball operations who expressed confidence in the team's ability to find different ways to win prior to the game.

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What’s next

The Mets have two more games at home this weekend against the A's before traveling to face the Los Angeles Dodgers, the two-time defending World Series champions.

The takeaway

The Mets' offensive struggles in the cold weather at Citi Field have now extended to a third straight game, raising concerns about their ability to produce runs consistently. The loss of starter Clay Holmes to injury further complicates matters as the team prepares to face the powerhouse Dodgers.