Mets’ Losing Streak Hits 11 Games After Young Mayor’s Hug with Mascots

Mets’ Misfortune: Blame the Mayor?

The New York Mets find themselves in an unprecedented slump, having lost 11 consecutive games, and frustrated fans are beginning to direct their ire toward New York City’s newly elected mayor.

The team’s latest defeat occurred on Sunday night when they narrowly lost 2-1 in extra innings against the Chicago Cubs.

Many loyal supporters have noted that the Mets have not secured a victory since the day Mayor Zohran Mamdani posed with the team’s mascots, Mr. and Mrs. Met, for a photo opportunity.

The so-called “curse” of the mayor appears to have commenced on April 9. With the Mets having a day off on Monday, their next chance to snap this losing streak—and potentially shake off the mayor’s hex—will be on Tuesday night against the Twins.

The curse of the Hizzoner seemingly took effect on April 9. The Mets are off on Monday, so will not have another chance to break the mayoral enchantment on Tuesday night when they play the Twins.