US EditionMets Plummet to 8th Straight Loss After Rangers Rally Late
The Mets' bullpen faltered in the eighth and ninth innings, extending their losing streak to eight games despite a strong start by rookie Brandon Sproat.
- On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the New York Mets suffered their eighth consecutive loss after falling 3-2 to the Texas Rangers at Citi Field.
- This losing streak follows a dramatic decline from a four-game wild card lead as recently as September 5, reflecting a 31-49 record since June 12 and multiple long losing streaks.
- In his second major league start, rookie Brandon Sproat pitched six innings without allowing a run, issuing no walks and recording three strikeouts, but the bullpen faltered in the final two innings.
- Juan Soto gave the Mets an early boost with his 40th home run of the year, but Edwin Diaz surrendered the lead and was charged with the loss, falling to 6-3, while New York struggled offensively, managing just one hit in ten opportunities with runners in scoring position.
- The loss briefly knocked the Mets out of the National League wild card spot, pressuring the team to improve quickly, as manager Carlos Mendoza said, "We've got to get going here fast.
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Wyatt Langford hit a go-ahead single off Puerto Rican closer Edwin Diaz with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers rallied to beat the New York Mets 3-2 on Saturday.
Mets Lose Again, Briefly Fall Out Of NL Wild Card Spot
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Mets plummet to 8th straight loss after Rangers rally late
NEW YORK — Wyatt Langford hit a tiebreaking single off All-Star closer Edwin Díaz with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers rallied past the plummeting New York Mets 3-2 on Saturday. Juan Soto launched his 40th home run but the Mets lost their eighth straight — their longest skid since 2018. New York began the day a half-game ahead of San Francisco in the race for the last National League wild card. The Rangers, who equaled a seas…
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