Mets' Poor First Half Concludes with Late Collapse vs. Red Sox

New York's hopes of heading into the All-Star break with a much-needed positive result were dashed Sunday evening. The Mets held a lead heading into the final two innings of their series finale against the Boston Red Sox, but a late collapse saw them fall short.

This latest setback underscores the team's inconsistent performance throughout the first half of the season. Managerial figures have reportedly deemed the team's first-half showing as "unacceptable," highlighting the significant ground the Mets need to make up.

The inability to close out games and secure even minimal victories has become a recurring theme for the Mets this year, making the prospect of a strong second half a considerable challenge.