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The New York Mets lost to the Chicago Cubs 4-2, marking their 10th consecutive defeat. This loss ties them for the worst record in MLB at 7-14 as of mid-April.
The struggles and losses are mounting for the New York Mets.
Following a 4-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, April 18, the Mets' losing streak rose to 10 straight games. The 10th consecutive loss dropped them to 7-14 on the season and tied for the worst record in the MLB just over midway through April. The Kansas City Royals also own a 7-14 record as of Saturday.
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The 10-game losing skid is the longest for the franchise since it lost 11 in a row from Aug. 28-Sept. 8, 2004. New York is just 4-8 away from Citi Field so far this season.
Third baseman Mark Vientos gave the Mets a 1-0 lead on a solo home run in the top of the second inning. However, the Cubs responded with a run in the bottom of the inning, on a leadoff home run from Ian Happ.
The game remained tied until the sixth inning, when pinch-hitter Carson Kelly made Freddy Peralta pay for two walks earlier in the inning with a three-run home run. The Mets added a run in the top of the eighth inning, but never drew closer.
The struggles for New York persist despite an MLB-high payroll of $357,626,125 for the 2026 season, entering Opening Day. The Mets handed Bo Bichette a three-year, $126 million contract this past offseason. However, he has hit for a .227 average so far this season, along with a .564 OPS.
The New York Mets are currently on a 10-game losing streak.
The Mets have a record of 7-14, tying them for the worst record in MLB alongside the Kansas City Royals.
The last time the Mets had a losing streak of 10 games or more was in 2004, when they lost 11 in a row.
Mark Vientos hit a solo home run for the Mets in the second inning of the game against the Cubs.

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At 7-14, the Mets have the worst record in the National League through 21 games and are in last place in the NL East. It also marks their worst start since 1983, when they started 6-15. The Mets finished 68-94 that season.
New York started the 2025 season with a 45-24 record, but finished 38-55 the rest of the way.
Here's a look at the Mets losing streak, by the numbers:
The Mets are back in action on Sunday, April 18, against the Cubs, looking to avoid a sweep. Another loss would tie the franchise record for the seventh-longest losing streak in franchise history.
New York also has losing streaks of 12, 13, 15 and 17 games in its history:
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mets' miserable start continues, losing streak rises to 10 games