Cubs Announcer Couldn't Believe Mets' Decision That Resulted in 11th Straight Loss
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Mets have now lost 11 consecutive games, with their offense failing to produce in a 2-1 extra innings loss to the Chicago Cubs.
- Despite a strong pitching performance, the Mets' bullpen faltered in the 10th inning when Craig Kimbrel threw a wild pitch, allowing the go-ahead run to score on a sacrifice fly by Nico Hoerner.
- Mets manager Carlos Mendoza's decision to pitch to Hoerner, one of the best hitters with runners in scoring position, was widely questioned and ultimately costly.
- The Mets face a challenging path to the postseason, attempting to become only the second MLB team to reach the playoffs after an 11-game losing streak.
- The Cubs improved to 12-9, tying with Milwaukee at the bottom of a competitive NL Central division.
