Trending Now - Mets Suffer 11th Consecutive Loss in Extra-inning Heartbreaker

WHO:

MLB.com - The Mets announced late on April 16th, 2026, that right-hander Tobias Myers would start against the Cubs on April 17th, 2026, in place of lefty David Peterson due to Peterson's struggles against right-handed hitters.

MLB.com - The Mets announced late on April 15th, 2026, that right-hander Tobias Myers would start against the Cubs on April 17th, 2026, in place of lefty David Peterson.

MLB.com - President of baseball operations David Stearns addressed the media on April 15th, 2026, acknowledging the team's struggles.

MLB.com - Manager Carlos Mendoza stated, "It’s tough, especially when you’re going through it," regarding the team's performance.

ESPN - Nico Hoerner, Michael Conforto, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dansby Swanson, Caleb Thielbar, David Peterson, Carlos Mendoza, Ian Happ, Scott Kingery, Carson Kelly, MJ Melendez, Javier Assad

NY Post - New York Mets, Chicago Cubs

WHAT:

MLB.com - The Mets have now lost 11 consecutive games, marking their longest losing streak since 2004.

ESPN - The Cubs achieved their season-high fifth consecutive win with this victory over the Mets.

MLB.com - The Mets finished with six hits in the game against the Cubs on April 17th, 2026.

MLB.com - The Mets' 2-1 loss to the Cubs on April 17th, 2026, marked their 11th consecutive loss, matching their longest losing streak since 2004.

MLB.com - The Mets have scored only one run in their last game against the Cubs, marking the ninth time in their last 11 games that they have failed to score more than two runs.

MLB.com - The Mets are currently tied for the worst record in the Majors at 7-15.

ESPN - The Mets have been outscored 62-19 during their 11-game losing streak.

MLB.com - The Mets have averaged just 2.9 runs over 17 games in April 2026.

MLB.com - The Mets' 2-1 loss to the Cubs on April 17th, 2026, marked their 11th consecutive loss, matching their longest losing streak since 2004.

MLB.com - The Mets finished 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position in their game against the Cubs on April 17th, 2026.

MLB.com - The Mets' pitchers entered the finale with a 6.25 ERA during the 11-game losing streak.

ESPN - The Mets have now lost 11 consecutive games, matching their longest losing streak since 2004.

MLB.com - The Mets have scored only one run in their last game against the Cubs, marking the ninth time in their last 11 games that they have failed to score more than two runs.

MLB.com - The Mets are currently tied for the worst record in the Majors at 7-15.

MLB.com - The Mets finished 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position in their game against the Cubs.

MLB.com - The Mets' pitchers have a 6.25 ERA during their 11-game losing streak.

MLB.com - The Mets have a 6.25 ERA during their 11-game losing streak.

MLB.com - The Mets have scored two or fewer runs in nine of their last 11 games.

MLB.com - The Mets are tied for the worst record in the Majors at 7-15.

ESPN - The Mets finished with six hits in the game against the Cubs.

ESPN - David Peterson pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings of bulk relief for the Mets.

ESPN - The Cubs achieved their season-high fifth consecutive win with this victory.

ESPN - Michael Conforto's RBI double in the ninth inning tied the game for the Cubs.

ESPN - The New York Mets suffered their 11th consecutive loss, losing 2-1 to the Chicago Cubs.

ESPN - The Mets have been outscored 62-19 during their losing streak and are averaging 2.9 runs over 17 games in April 2026.

ESPN - The Cubs scored the winning run in the 10th inning with a sacrifice fly by Nico Hoerner.

ESPN - MJ Melendez hit a home run for the Mets, marking his first homer since being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on April 15th, 2026.

NY Post - Devin Williams blew the lead for the Mets in the ninth inning.

WHERE:

ESPN - The game took place in Chicago.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The Mets' last 11-game losing streak occurred from August 28th to September 8th in 2004.

ESPN - The game occurred on Sunday, April 17th, 2026.

MLB.com - The Mets' last 11-game losing streak occurred from August 28th to September 8th in 2004.

ESPN - The game occurred on Sunday, April 17th, 2026.

ESPN - The Mets' previous longest losing streak was from August 28th to September 8th in 2004.

WHY:

MLB.com - Francisco Lindor expressed frustration, stating, "This feeling sucks. It’s not a good feeling," about the team's performance.

ESPN - The Mets' struggles are highlighted by their low scoring and inability to secure wins during the current season.

HOW:

MLB.com - David Peterson pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings of bulk relief after Tobias Myers served as the opener in the game against the Cubs.

MLB.com - The Mets utilized Tobias Myers as an opener on April 17th, 2026, with David Peterson coming in for relief.

MLB.com - The Mets utilized Tobias Myers as an opener in their game against the Cubs on April 17th, 2026, with David Peterson coming in for relief.

MLB.com - The Mets utilized Tobias Myers as an opener in their game against the Cubs, with David Peterson coming in for relief.

MLB.com - The Mets utilized Tobias Myers as an opener on April 17th, 2026, in place of David Peterson.

ESPN - The Cubs utilized a pinch-runner, Scott Kingery, who scored from first base on Conforto's double.

ESPN - The Cubs rallied in the ninth inning with a leadoff single by Ian Happ and an RBI double by Michael Conforto.

ESPN - The Cubs utilized an automatic runner, Pete Crow-Armstrong, to start the 10th inning.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 17:18 UTC)

The Mets announced late on Thursday that right-hander Tobias Myers would start against the Cubs on Friday in place of David Peterson, who has struggled against right-handed hitters. Unfortunately for the Mets, they lost that game, marking their 11th consecutive defeat, which is their longest losing streak since 2004, while the Cubs celebrated their season-high fifth straight win. In the game, the Mets managed to record six hits, with Peterson pitching 3 and 2/3 scoreless innings in relief after Myers served as the opener.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 13:19 UTC)

The Mets announced late on Wednesday that right-hander Tobias Myers would start against the Cubs on Friday, stepping in for lefty David Peterson. Unfortunately for the team, they suffered a 2-1 loss to the Cubs, marking their 11th consecutive defeat and matching their longest losing streak since 2004, while also tying them for the worst record in the Majors at 7-15. In this game, the Mets only managed to score one run, which is the ninth time in their last 11 games that they have failed to score more than two runs.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 11:19 UTC)

The Mets are struggling significantly, having been outscored 62 to 19 during their current 11-game losing streak, which matches their longest since 2004. In their recent game against the Cubs on Friday, they suffered a 2 to 1 defeat, finishing just 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position and averaging only 2.9 runs over 17 games in April. Francisco Lindor voiced his frustration about the team's performance, saying, "This feeling sucks. It’s not a good feeling," as the Mets continue to face challenges on the field.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 07:32 UTC)

The Mets have now lost 11 consecutive games, matching their longest losing streak since 2004, and they currently hold a record of 7 wins and 15 losses, tying them for the worst in the Majors. In their latest game against the Cubs, the Mets scored only one run and finished 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position, marking the ninth time in their last 11 games that they have failed to score more than two runs. During this losing streak, the Mets' pitchers have struggled with a 6.25 ERA, and they used Tobias Myers as an opener, with David Peterson coming in for relief.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 04:03 UTC)

The Mets are currently facing a challenging season, with a 6.25 ERA during their 11-game losing streak, which has left them tied for the worst record in the Majors at 7-15. Manager Carlos Mendoza and President of Baseball Operations David Stearns have both addressed the team's struggles, with Mendoza admitting, "It’s tough, especially when you’re going through it." Francisco Lindor also voiced his frustration, saying, "This feeling sucks. It’s not a good feeling," as the team has scored two or fewer runs in nine of their last eleven games.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 01:20 UTC)

The Cubs celebrated their season-high fifth consecutive win after defeating the Mets, thanks in part to Michael Conforto's clutch RBI double in the ninth inning that tied the game. Scott Kingery, who was brought in as a pinch-runner, scored from first base on that pivotal hit. Meanwhile, the Mets managed six hits during the game, with David Peterson delivering an impressive performance by pitching three and two-thirds scoreless innings of relief.

(UPDATED April 19, 2026 23:06 UTC)

The New York Mets faced their 11th consecutive loss on Sunday, falling 2-1 to the Chicago Cubs in a game held in Chicago. The Mets have struggled significantly, being outscored 62-19 during this losing streak and averaging just 2.9 runs over their 17 games in April, while MJ Melendez hit his first home run since being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse. The Cubs secured the win with a sacrifice fly by Nico Hoerner in the 10th inning, following a blown lead by Devin Williams in the ninth.