New York Mets Suffer 11th Consecutive Loss After Late Collapse Against Chicago Cubs
Mets hit new low as they blow 9th inning lead against Cubs, lose 11th straight game
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The New York Mets faced their 11th straight defeat after a ninth-inning collapse against the Chicago Cubs, losing 2-1 in Chicago. Michael Conforto's pinch-hit double tied the game, leading to a walk-off win for the Cubs, marking the Mets' longest losing streak since 2004.
- 01The Mets lost their 11th consecutive game, tying their longest losing streak since 2004.
- 02Michael Conforto's pinch-hit double in the ninth inning tied the game for the Cubs.
- 03MJ Melendez hit a solo home run, giving the Mets their first lead in 67 innings.
- 04The Mets' pitching staff performed well, but the offense failed to capitalize in key moments.
- 05The Mets are currently 7-15, while the Cubs improved to 12-9.
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In a disappointing turn of events, the New York Mets lost to the Chicago Cubs 2-1, marking their 11th consecutive loss, which ties their longest losing streak since 2004. The Mets initially took the lead with a solo home run from MJ Melendez in the fifth inning, their first lead in 67 innings. However, in the bottom of the ninth, Michael Conforto, a former Mets player, delivered a pinch-hit RBI double to tie the game. The Cubs then secured the win in the tenth inning when Pete Crow-Armstrong scored the winning run. Despite solid performances from the Mets' pitching staff, including David Peterson, who threw 3 2/3 scoreless innings, the team's inability to convert scoring opportunities ultimately led to their defeat. The Mets now sit at 7-15 for the season, while the Cubs improved to 12-9.
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The Mets' ongoing struggles may impact fan attendance and team morale, as the franchise seeks to turn around a disappointing season.
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