With the their New York rivals, the Yankees, off to a great start batting with runners in scoring position — they are #7 with a .289 batting average, the New York Mets have resumed their old ways. They are ranked 27th with a .193 average. That’s below the Mendoza line.

Last night they wasted a strong pitching effort by Kodai Senga, who gave up two runs and four hits in six-innings. In comparison, in nine innings the Mets scored zero runs on three hits.

Among the Mets’ bats that have yet to awaken are Lindor’s, who’s hitting .176, Bichette’s, who’s struggling at .091, and Semien’s at .125.

Can you even name their current hitting coach?

Bo Bichette was hitting so poorly in the opening series at CitiField it seemed like the fans renamed him Boo Bichette.

While I’m waiting for Carlos Mendoza to do something to ignite the Mets’ bats, I’m still hoping the 70’s temperatures in St. Louis today might heat up the Mets’ plate struggles, but then, it’s April Fools Day.