Mets drop series to Astros as bats — besides Juan Soto — go silent again in loss

HOUSTON — Juan Soto showed up for the Mets’ opening series of the season, but he didn’t receive much help. A lineup built to torment opponents isn’t there yet. Start with Francisco Lindor, who went hitless the three games, and then skip over Soto before working down the batting order. Francisco Lindor reacts dejectedly after...