MLB History Suggests Mets Playoff Hopes Are Already in Jeopardy
Summary
The New York Mets have lost nine games in a row and currently have a record of 7 wins and 13 losses. Despite the losing streak, Mets president David Stearns defended manager Carlos Mendoza and said the team's poor performance is due to the players struggling to hit, not a lack of effort.Key Facts
- The Mets lost 12-4 to the Chicago Cubs, dropping their record to 7-13.
- The team's losing streak has reached nine games.
- Mets president David Stearns supports manager Carlos Mendoza and does not blame him for the losing streak.
- Stearns said the players are trying hard but the offense is not hitting well this spring.
- The Mets have the second-highest payroll in Major League Baseball at $381 million.
- The team is 5.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League East standings.
- Historically, only nine MLB teams have lost nine games in a row and still made the playoffs; just one (the 1953 Yankees) won the World Series after such a streak.
- If the Mets lose 10 games in a row, they would face even longer odds, as no team has lost 10 straight and won the World Series.
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