The New York Mets’ nightmare 2026 season hit another low Wednesday night at Citi Field, where a defensive collapse wasted a four-homer performance and turned a winnable game into another brutal loss for a stunned Citi Field crowd.
The Mets committed six errors in Game 2 of its doubleheader vs. the Chicago Cubs, fueling a 10-5 defeat that completed a painful sweep. Mark Vientos and Marcus Semien each made two errors, while Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette added one apiece.
The mistakes had serious consequences. The Cubs scored five unearned runs in the nightcap despite failing to hit a home run, taking full advantage as routine defensive chances unraveled into extended innings.
After ESPN’s Jesse Rogers noted the club had reached its highest single-game error total since 2014, ESPN’s Jeff Passan responded on X, formerly Twitter, with a brief assessment of the broader picture.
“This whole season is an error.”
This whole season is an error. https://t.co/B7EZCihKHm
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) June 25, 2026
Passan’s line landed because it stretched beyond one ugly box score. It captured the frustration around a Mets season that continues to move in the wrong direction.
New York did enough offensively to stay competitive. Francisco Alvarez, Vientos, Bichette, and AJ Ewing all homered, giving the lineup power and opportunities to keep pressure on the Cubs.
Instead, the defense erased that production. The Cubs capitalized repeatedly, turning miscues into scoring chances and preventing the Mets from building any late momentum.
The loss dropped New York to 34-46 and extended their losing streak to five games. It also pushed the Mets to a season-worst 12 games under .500.
For a team built to contend, Wednesday felt like more than another disappointing night. It became a snapshot of a season defined by poor execution, missed chances, and growing frustration.
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