Sean Manaea struggles in Mets loss to Tampa Bay Rays

Sean Manaea allowed five runs on 11 hits across six innings of work during the New York Mets' defeat to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. The left-hander surrendered an early lead in the first inning and saw the Rays score three additional runs in the sixth, including a home run by Yandy Diaz. Manaea walked one batter and struck out two during the outing. The performance marks the fourth consecutive start in which Manaea has surrendered at least four runs, resulting in a 7.73 ERA over that period. Following the game, the veteran pitcher acknowledged his recent decline in performance and expressed a need to address his struggles as the season continues.

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