The New York Mets, who started the season strong and still hold a solid 46–32 record, have recently hit a rough patch. Their latest loss came Sunday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, capping off a difficult two-week stretch in which they’ve dropped eight of their last nine games.

Pete Alonso Makes Admission After Mets' Seventh Straight Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets were battered 10-2 by the surging Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night, a loss that not only extended their losing streak to seven games but also stripped them of first place in the National League East.

The team built on its surprising playoff success from last year by handing out the largest contract in baseball history to Juan Soto, and it paid top dollar for other win-now additions like Clay Holmes and Frankie Montas.