Mets Suffer Ninth Straight Loss as Pressure Mounts on Management

Mets Suffer Ninth Straight Loss as Pressure Mounts on Management

The New York Mets faced a devastating defeat on Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field, falling 12-4 to the Chicago Cubs. This game marked the ninth consecutive loss for the Mets, who have been outscored a staggering 56-16 during this streak, averaging a loss margin of 4.44 runs per game. This losing streak is now the longest for the Mets since 2004, when they experienced an 11-game skid. The franchise record remains at 17 losses in a row, set in 1962. As the Mets prepare for Saturday's game, they aim to avoid becoming the 14th team in franchise history to hit a 10-game losing streak. The team’s struggles echo last season’s collapse, where after leading the league with a record of 45-24 on June 12, they finished with a disappointing 38-55 record. The Mets’ current record stands at 7-13, placing them five games behind in the NL East. With the highest payroll in baseball for the fourth consecutive year, concerns are rising regarding the team's performance. Owner Steve Cohen may soon question president of baseball operations David Stearns about the team's lackluster results. Although speculation surrounds the future of manager Carlos Mendoza, Stearns publicly supported him, stating, "I think Mendy's doing a really good job." Inconsistency has plagued the Mets, as they struggle offensively and defensively, highlighted by a critical error from first baseman Brett Baty during Friday's game. Key injuries, particularly to Juan Soto, have compounded the issues, but the expectation remains that the team must perform better. Stearns currently defends Mendoza, but should this poor performance persist into next month, significant changes could be imminent.

Source: CBS Sports - 2026-04-17