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Mets Drop Doubleheader, Commit Six Errors, Trade Peterson

6/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Mets lost the doubleheader to the Cubs 10-5, committed six infield errors and traded pitcher David Peterson for reliever Cole Mathis.
The defeat left the Mets at 34-46, 14.5 games behind the NL East leader.
All four infielders recorded errors, the most since September 1, 2014.
Manager Carlos Mendoza called the defense “embarrassing.”

History

Historical Context

In 2003 the Cubs, leading the NLCS 3-1, saw a late-inning collapse against the Florida Marlins after a fan-interference incident and an error by shortstop Alex Gonzalez that sparked an eight-run rally. The pattern resurfaced in a 2024 Mets-Cubs doubleheader, where four infielders committed six errors, prompting manager Carlos Mendoza to call the defense embarrassing.

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Story summary

The Mets lost the doubleheader to the Cubs 10-5, committed six infield errors and traded pitcher David Peterson for reliever Cole Mathis.
The defeat left the Mets at 34-46, 14.5 games behind the NL East leader.
All four infielders recorded errors, the most since September 1, 2014.
Manager Carlos Mendoza called the defense “embarrassing.”

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