Big budget Mets losing streak hits 10 games following loss to Chicago Cubs
The New York Mets 2026 season hit a new low on Saturday, following a 4-2 loss to the Cubs. The Mets have lost 10 in a row.
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. REQUIRED READING: How Angels honored Garret Anderson after team legend's passing 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.