Mets bring first 3-game skid into opener vs. Rangers

The New York Mets look to wake up their sleepy bats on Friday in the opener of a three-game interleague series against the visiting Texas Rangers.

The Mets have been outscored by a 14-3 margin and are 2-for-25 with runners in scoring position during their season-high three-game losing skid. Theymustered just two hits during a 2-0 setback to the Houston Astros on Wednesday afternoon.

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