The New York Mets suffered their 10th consecutive loss, falling 4-2 to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Pinch-hitter Carson Kelly delivered the decisive blow with a three-run homer in the sixth inning off reliever Brooks Raley, marking the first home run Raley had allowed since August 2023.

Ian Happ also homered for Chicago, which has now won four straight games. The Mets' pitching struggles were evident as they've been outscored 60-18 during this losing streak, their longest since dropping 11 straight in 2004. Freddy Peralta's two walks in the sixth inning set up Kelly's game-changing at-bat.

Mark Vientos homered for the Mets, but it wasn't enough to stop the freefall. The loss extends New York's misery as they face mounting pressure to reverse their fortunes. With their offense sputtering and pitching faltering, the Mets must find answers quickly to avoid further damage to their season.