Mets Lose 6th Straight Game

Manager calls on team to 'ride out the storm' amid early-season struggles

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:04am

A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in muted tones, representing the fragmented and disjointed nature of the Mets' recent on-field performance.A cubist interpretation of the Mets' recent struggles, with the team's players and the game action fractured into a geometric abstraction.NYC Today

The New York Mets have lost their sixth game in a row, leaving manager Carlos Mendoza to urge the team to 'find a way to get through' the early-season adversity they are facing.

Why it matters

The Mets' slow start is concerning for a team that had high expectations coming into the season. As one of the top contenders in the National League East, the Mets will need to turn things around quickly to avoid falling too far behind in the division race.

The details

The Mets have struggled mightily in the early going, dropping six straight games to fall well below .500. Manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the team is going through a tough stretch, but expressed confidence that they can work through the issues and get back on track.

  • The Mets lost their sixth consecutive game on April 14, 2026.

The players

Carlos Mendoza

The manager of the New York Mets, tasked with guiding the team through their early-season struggles.

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What they’re saying

“We've got to just ride this storm and find a way to get through it.”

— Carlos Mendoza, Manager

What’s next

The Mets will look to snap their losing streak in their next game against the division rival Atlanta Braves.

The takeaway

The Mets' early-season woes are a test of their resilience, but the team and its fans will be hoping the squad can quickly turn things around and get back into contention in the NL East.