New York pitchers walked a season-high nine as the Mets were dealt their most lopsided loss this season and were swept in a series for the first time since last Aug. 9-11 at Seattle.

Despite this skid, the Mets still sit atop the National League East, owning a 2.5 game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies.

The New York Mets announced a minor transaction on Sunday to get a much-needed fresh arm in their bullpen ahead of the series finale with the Tampa Bay Rays. Th ...