The Mets cut it to 7-2 in the fifth. Jeff McNeil (2-for-4) initially held up at third after Francisco Alvarez’s two-out double, but he scored after Grant McCray’s cut-off throw sneaked under Willy Adames’ glove.

"He's got to be better. He knows that," manager Carlos Mendoza said when asked if Montas' role going forward was up for discussion.

Frankie Montas could not reach the fifth inning for a second straight start, surrendering seven runs in the Mets' 12-4 loss to the Giants on Sunday.