Francisco Lindor Assigns Blame After Mets' Loss to Braves originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets’ struggles with runners in scoring position have gone from a recurring frustration to a defining weakness.

The team built on its surprising playoff success from last year by handing out the largest contract in baseball history to Juan Soto, and it paid top dollar for other win-now additions like Clay Holmes and Frankie Montas.

Another loss for the New York Mets on Wednesday turned up the panic dial. Sweeps will happen. Heartbreaking losses like the one suffered on Tuesday will bite ev