The New York Mets' season has hit a new low, with their losing streak reaching a painful milestone not seen in nearly two decades. On Saturday at Wrigley Field, a 4-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs extended their skid to ten consecutive games, marking their longest slump since an 11-game slide in 2004.

For much of the afternoon, the game was a tense, 1-1 deadlock. Mark Vientos provided a brief spark with a second-inning solo homer, but Ian Happ quickly answered for the Cubs, tying the game with a leadoff blast of his own. The stalemate held until the fateful sixth inning, where the Mets' current fragility was laid bare.

Starter Freddy Peralta, who had looked sharp, unraveled after recording two quick outs, issuing back-to-back walks. The bullpen move to bring in lefty Brooks Raley backfired when the Cubs countered with right-handed pinch-hitter Carson Kelly, who promptly launched a three-run, go-ahead homer on the first pitch he saw.

This historic slide echoes some of the franchise's darkest days, with the club record being a 17-game losing streak set in their inaugural 1962 season. While the calendar says it's still early, the Mets' margin for error is evaporating. Their offense has consistently failed to capitalize on opportunities, a trend that continued against Cubs starter Jameson Taillon, who worked around five hits and three walks to limit the damage.

For a team that entered the year with playoff aspirations, the path forward is now steeply uphill. Climbing back into contention will require not just the eventual return of key players, but a fundamental and immediate shift in execution. The Mets are searching for answers, and with each passing loss, the pressure in the clubhouse mounts.