It was more of the same from the Mets ‘ pitching staff Wednesday afternoon in Detroit. Clay Holmes couldn’t make it through five innings, Ryan Helsley imploded in the seventh inning, and a one-run lead by the Detroit Tigers ballooned into a four-run lead.

The Tigers prevented the Mets from completing a three-game sweep, handing the Amazins’ a 6-2 lead at Comerica Park.

Down 3-2 in the bottom of the seventh, Helsley replaced left-hander Gregory Soto. A line drive by Colt Keith and a walk to Gleyber Torres preceded a home run by Kerry Carpenter. Three runs before even getting an out. It’s tough to justify using Helsley in a one-run game at the moment, but the Mets have said they don’t see many low-leverage places where the former Cardinals closer could be used during the final month of t

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