Mets' Philly losing streak could hit 10 tonight

 

Published 4/9/2008 at Surfing the Mets - NY Daily News Blogs

The Mets, who have lost nine in a row to Philadelphia, can match franchise history if they lose to the Phillies tonight. The longest losing streak by the Mets against Philadelphia is 10 games, from June 29 to Sept. 25, 1980. Here are the longest losing streaks in franchise history to one club, based on Surfing the Mets research: Braves - 12 (1962-63) Braves - 11 (1982-83) Dodgers - 11 (1963-64) Marlins - 10 (2004) Cardinals - 10 (1982-83) Phillies - 10 (1980) Expos - 10 (1979-80) Astros - 10 (1969) Cardinals - 10 (1965) Phillies - 9 (2008*) *active [link]

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