Every run the Mets scored was unearned, and they snapped a six-game win streak despite three Rays' errors. All that erased a strong start by Holmes, who allowed one run and three hits in five innings, striking out three and walking two.

The Mets looked like they were well on their way to a seventh straight victory as Clay Holmes left the mound. For the third time in his last four starts, the right-hander had allowed just one run. He exited the game after five innings of work with his team up 5-1. Then disaster ensued.

Danny Jansen's two-run homer capped a six-run sixth inning Friday night as the Tampa Bay Rays handed the New York Mets a rare home loss with a 7-5 decision in the opener of a three-game set.