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Mets Drop Ninth Straight as Cubs Pour On Runs at Wrigley

The slide reflects a lineup stuck in a prolonged cold spell despite public backing for the manager.

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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (77) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles cat Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Mets lost 12-4 at Wrigley Field on Friday, extending their skid to nine games for their longest drought since 2004.
  • Over the past eight games they batted .175 and scored 12 runs, and they have been outscored 56-16 during the streak.
  • Mets president David Stearns backed manager Carlos Mendoza and said the issue is a cold lineup with hitters chasing more.
  • Juan Soto, out with a right calf strain, has started a running progression and live batting practice targeting next week’s homestand, and Jorge Polanco’s sore left Achilles was set for a Friday checkup that could prompt a 10-day IL move.
  • Chicago’s offense has hit 10-plus runs in three straight wins, even as the Cubs put Daniel Palencia on the 15-day IL with an oblique strain and Jed Hoyer said he is seeking pitching depth.