The Mets’ last triumph over a team with a winning record feels like a distant memory. In fact, you’d have to turn the calendar back to March 30 to find such a victory. That day, the Mets outplayed the rising Cardinals, and everything seemed promising in Queens. However, that moment now feels as if it belongs to a different era.
On that victorious day, the Mets boasted a 3-1 record, with all their wins coming against teams from the unexpectedly competitive NL Central. Yet, since that match, the team has struggled significantly, enduring a 0-12 streak against teams with winning records. This includes their 5-2 loss to the Yankees during the Subway Series opener at a surprisingly subdued Citi Field. It’s a harsh reality—twelve consecutive losses against winning teams.
To put it plainly, the current Mets team is far from impressive. Adding to their woes is a streak of unfortunate luck that seems to haunt them.
I hate to be blunt, but this isn’t a very good Mets team. And unfortunately, it’s a very unlucky one too.