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Big budget Mets losing streak hits 10 games following loss to Chicago Cubs
TL;DR
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.
Key points
- Mets lose to Cubs 4-2
- 10-game losing streak for Mets
- Mets record now 7-14
- Tied for worst record in MLB
- Longest losing streak since 2004
New York MetsChicago CubsKansas City RoyalsMark Vientos
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.
Q&A
What is the New York Mets' current losing streak?
The New York Mets are currently on a 10-game losing streak.
How does the Mets' record compare to other MLB teams?
The Mets have a record of 7-14, tying them for the worst record in MLB alongside the Kansas City Royals.
When was the last time the Mets had a losing streak this long?
The last time the Mets had a losing streak of 10 games or more was in 2004, when they lost 11 in a row.
Who hit a home run for the Mets in their recent game against the Cubs?
Mark Vientos hit a solo home run for the Mets in the second inning of the game against the Cubs.
