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New York Mets are mired in a brutal 12-game losing streak, the worst record in Major League Baseball at 7-16. This alarming slide raises critical questions about how the team can recover and what’s gone wrong during this stretch.
Key stats reveal the depth of the Mets' struggles. They've experienced six losses where they held a lead, with closer Devin Williams epitomizing the team's recent woes. In a pivotal game against the Minnesota Twins, Williams faced five batters, failing to retire any, and allowing the final two runs of the game. Starter Nolan McLean was solid but may have been overworked due to a depleted bullpen.
The batting stats are equally grim. The Mets' clutch hitting is abysmal, with a combined average of just .311 across three critical categories: .161 with runners in scoring position, .094 with two outs and runners in scoring position, and a shocking .056 in late-inning, high-leverage situations.
As the Mets search for answers, these numbers paint a stark picture of a team in dire need of a turnaround. The road ahead is tough, but understanding these failures could be the first step toward recovery.
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