Mets swept by Athletics in 1-0 loss

New York's offense struggles again as they are shut out for the second time in three games.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:32pm

A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in muted earth tones with pops of bright blue and red, capturing the fragmented action and energy of a baseball game.A fragmented, cubist depiction of the Mets' offensive struggles against the Athletics, as the home team's bats were silenced in a 1-0 loss.Queens Today

The Mets were swept by the Athletics after losing 1-0 on Sunday at Citi Field, capping off a nightmarish homestand for the New York team. The Mets' offense was held to just four hits as they were shut out for the second time in three games.

Why it matters

The Mets' offensive struggles have been a major concern this season, as they have now been shut out twice in their last three games at home. This latest sweep by the Athletics will only add to the pressure on the team and manager to turn things around quickly.

The details

The Mets managed just four hits in the 1-0 loss to the Athletics on Sunday. This comes after they were also shut out 2-0 by the Athletics on Friday. The Mets' bats have been ice cold during this homestand, which has now resulted in a sweep by the visiting team.

  • The Mets were swept by the Athletics in a three-game series at Citi Field on April 10-12, 2026.
  • The Mets were shut out 1-0 by the Athletics on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The players

New York Mets

A Major League Baseball team based in Queens, New York that plays in the National League East division.

Oakland Athletics

A Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California that plays in the American League West division.

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The takeaway

The Mets' offensive struggles have become a major issue, as they have now been shut out twice in their last three games at home. The team and manager will need to find a way to get the bats going again if they want to turn things around and remain competitive in the NL East.