Mets Lose 11th Straight After Closer Blows Save in Extra Innings

Devin Williams' ninth-inning collapse and Nico Hoerner's game-winning sac fly extend New York's skid

Apr. 20, 2026 at 4:42am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a fragmented baseball game, with overlapping geometric shapes in shades of green, brown, and blue, conveying the chaotic nature of the Mets' recent struggles.The Mets' 11-game losing streak, marked by late-inning collapses, has tested the team's resilience and the patience of their fans.Chicago Today

The New York Mets lost their 11th consecutive game on Sunday, falling 2-1 to the Chicago Cubs in extra innings. Closer Devin Williams blew the save in the ninth inning, and Nico Hoerner's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning off Craig Kimbrel gave the Cubs the win, extending the Mets' longest losing streak since 2002.

Why it matters

The Mets' prolonged struggles have put them in a deep hole early in the season, raising concerns about the team's ability to bounce back and compete in the NL East. Blown saves and extra-inning losses have become a recurring theme, testing the team's resilience and the patience of their fans.

The details

With the Mets leading 1-0 in the ninth inning, Williams surrendered the tying run to send the game to extra frames. In the 10th, Hoerner's sac fly off Kimbrel gave the Cubs the victory, handing the Mets their 11th straight loss.

  • The Mets' 11-game losing streak is their longest since 2002.

The players

Devin Williams

The Mets' closer who blew the save in the ninth inning, leading to the extra-inning loss.

Nico Hoerner

The Cubs' second baseman who hit the game-winning sacrifice fly in the 10th inning.

Craig Kimbrel

The Mets' reliever who gave up the game-winning run in the 10th inning.

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The takeaway

The Mets' prolonged struggles have put them in a deep hole early in the season, raising concerns about the team's ability to bounce back and compete in the NL East. Blown saves and extra-inning losses have become a recurring theme, testing the team's resilience and the patience of their fans.