New York Mets Lose 10th Straight Game, Worst Streak Since 2004
The New York Mets lost their 10th straight game Saturday, falling 4-2 to the Chicago Cubs. This marks the team's longest losing streak since 2004.
The New York Mets extended their losing streak to 10 games Saturday with a 4-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Carson Kelly delivered the crushing blow with a three-run homer in the sixth inning as a pinch-hitter.
This is the Mets' longest losing streak since 2004, when they also lost 10 straight games. The team now sits in last place in the National League East division.
History shows the odds are stacked against teams that fall this far. Only three teams in Major League Baseball history have made the postseason after a losing streak of 10 games or longer.
Ian Happ also homered for the Cubs in Saturday's win. The Mets still have over 130 games remaining in their season, but they continue to fall further behind their division rivals with each loss.
The Mets are now in last place in their division and facing steep odds of making the playoffs. Only three teams in baseball history have reached the postseason after losing 10 games in a row.
The Mets will try to end their skid in their next game against the Cubs.
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