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Mets extend losing streak to 11 games after falling in extra innings
TL;DR
The New York Mets extended their losing streak to 11 games after a 2-1 defeat to the Cubs in extra innings. They led 1-0 until the ninth inning but lost after a wild pitch and a sacrifice fly in the tenth.
Key points
- Mets extended losing streak to 11 games
- Lost 2-1 to the Cubs in extra innings
- Led 1-0 until the bottom of the ninth inning
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For just the 12th time in franchise history, the New York Mets have an 11-game losing streak. They dropped No. 11 in heartbreaking fashion Sunday, having taken a 1-0 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning before falling in 10 innings, 2-1, to the Cubs.
The Mets swapped out starting pitchers and used David Peterson as a length guy in relief. It worked out well, with the Mets holding that lead going to the ninth. Ian Happ singled and then pinch runner Scott Kingery came home to score the tying run on a pinch-hit Michael Conforto double. Mets closer Devin Williams had blown the save and the game headed to extras.
After failing to score in the top of the 10th, the Mets turned to Craig Kimbrel in the bottom of the inning. A wild pitch allowed Pete Crow-Armstrong to advance to third base and a Nico Hoerner sacrifice fly drove in the winning run.
The Mets have now lost 11 straight for the first time since 2004. This marks the first time they've been swept in three straight series since 2002. The 7-15 start is the worst for the franchise since 1983. President of baseball operations David Stearns had previously said the job of manager Carlos Mendoza isn't in danger, but there is a day off Monday and this is an 11-game losing streak on the heels of a major collapse that caused the Mets to miss the playoffs last season. A safe job one day may not be the next.
"I'm spending my energy to continue to manage, continue to lead, continue to coach, continue to support," Mendoza said after Sunday's loss. "That's where I'm spending my energy: on things I can control."
Q&A
How did the New York Mets lose their 11th game in a row?
The Mets lost 2-1 to the Cubs in extra innings after leading 1-0 until the ninth inning.
What players were involved in the Mets' loss to the Cubs?
Key players included Ian Happ, Scott Kingery, Michael Conforto, and Craig Kimbrel, with Kimbrel allowing the winning run.
When was the last time the Mets had an 11-game losing streak?
This marks only the 12th time in franchise history that the Mets have experienced an 11-game losing streak.