The New York Mets lost to the Chicago Cubs 2-1, marking their 11th consecutive defeat, a streak not seen since 2004. They are now 7-15 and trailing behind the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals in the NL East.
Key points
Mets lost 2-1 to Cubs in 10 innings
This marks their 11th consecutive loss
Last 11-game losing streak was in 2004
Mets are now 7-15 in the NL East
M.J. Melendez is the most effective offensive player
M.J. MelendezNew York MetsChicago CubsMiami Marlins
The New York Mets' losing streak is only growing more extreme, more historic, even more soul-crushing.
The beleagured squad carried a one-run lead into the bottom of the ninth inning at Wrigley Field, but a funky hop off a side wall, a failed effort to score a courtesy runner and continued offensive futility fueled a 2-1, 10-inning loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, April 19.
It was the Mets' 11th consecutive loss. They haven't lost that many in a row since 2004.
They're now 7-15 â already three games behind the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals, who have payrolls a fraction of theirs â in the NL East.
And on a chilly day at Wrigley Field, they managed only one run â a fifth-inning home run from M.J. Melendez, a scrap heap acquisition who suddenly is the most effective offensive player on a club with a $358 million payroll.
Yet, it was a defensive misplay that will sting the most.
The Athletics Lawrence Butler is tagged out by Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas as he tires to extend his double into a triple during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park on April 18, 2026.
Cleveland Guardians mascot Slider interacts with fans during game against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field on April 17, 2026.
Q&A
How many games have the Mets lost in a row?
The Mets have lost 11 consecutive games.
When was the last time the Mets had an 11-game losing streak?
The last time the Mets had an 11-game losing streak was in 2004.
What was the score of the Mets vs Cubs game on April 19?
The Mets lost to the Cubs 2-1 in 10 innings.
Who is the most effective offensive player for the Mets currently?
M.J. Melendez is currently the most effective offensive player for the Mets.
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How the Mets lost their 11th game in a row
They carried a 1-0 lead into the bottom of the ninth, though closer Devin Williams yielded a leadoff single to Ian Happ, certainly a harbinger of bad things. Williams rallied to strike out Seiya Suzuki, but pinch hitter Michael Conforto yanked a line drive down the right field line.
Tyrone Taylor positioned himself to play the carom off Wrigley's side wall, but his mental protractor was way off â the ball angled away from him and dribbled into the corner. Pinch runner Scott Kingery easily scored.
The misplay only stung even more when Williams rallied to retire Carson Kelly and Pete Crow-Armstrong, sending the game into an inevitably grim extra inning for the Mets.
An infield single advanced the courtesy runner to third, but a Luis Torrens strikeout stranded him. In the bottom half, reliever Craig Kimbrel's wild pitch â Torrens probably should have blocked it â gifted the Cubs 90 feet. A sacrifice fly easily scored Crow-Armstrong.
And an 0-6 road trip was mercifully over. Not that Citi Field has been any kinder.
Mets' losing streak statistics
It has been top-to-bottom offensive futility for the Mets in this streak:
They are batting .200 in these 11 games.
They are averaging 1.7 runs per game.
They've managed 17 extra-base hits - barely more than one per game.
And they're even more futile with runners in scoring position, batting .145 in those situations.
What's next for Mets?
They return home for a nine-game homestand, ostensibly against gentler competition: the Minnesota Twins, Colorado Rockies and Nationals. Yet, let's put it in perspective: At 7-15, the Mets have the worst record in baseball.
