Mets' Nine-Game Losing Streak: Can They Flip the Switch?

0:00It's April 18th. This is MLB News Today Baseball coverage powered by AI. The New York Mets are in deep trouble, dropping nine straight games for the first time since 2004. They fell hard to the Chicago Cubs, Friday night 12-4, and the series opener at Rigley Field. Now sitting at 7 wins and 13 losses, they're dead last in the National League East. Kodai Senga had a nightmare start, giving up four runs in the first, including a three-run homer, then another two-run shot later, totaling seven runs. In just three and a third innings, defense didn't help either, with Brett Beatty making two airs at first base that cost him big. Manager Carlos Mendoza is calling for focus, saying no more excuses. They just need to execute and flip the switch. The Mets have been outscore 56-16 during this skid, losing by six or more runs five times. History offers a sliver of hope, only nine teams ever made the playoffs after a nine-game losing streak, but five since 2010, and four.

1:02Even one pennant. It's early, and this squad has talent. They turn to Freddie Peralta tomorrow against the Cubs, Jameson Tylon. He just threw six strong innings in his last Mets start. Time to break this funk before it sinks the season.