New York, NY – The New York Mets have lost 11 consecutive games since an April 9 visit by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Citi Field, a skid that has fueled viral fan jokes about a so-called “curse” despite the team’s sharp offensive struggles.
The losing streak began the same night Mamdani appeared at Citi Field, where he met Mr. and Mrs. Met, posed for photos, and briefly wore the mascot’s signature hat before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks that ended in a 7-1 loss.
One former Major Leaguer who has no love for the New York Mets or Mayor Mamdani is former Atlanta Braves hurler, John Rocker.
“The Mets are 0-11 since their stupid mascots hugged the muslim mayor. KARMA IS A BITCH,” Rocker said.
Viral moment meets on-field collapse
Photos and video from the April 9 appearance quickly circulated online, drawing attention well beyond the game itself. In the days that followed, the Mets’ performance deteriorated into one of their worst stretches of the season.
Since that game, the team has gone winless across multiple series, including sweeps by the Athletics and Dodgers and a road slide against the Chicago Cubs. Their most recent loss, a 2-1 extra-innings defeat on April 19, extended the streak to 11 games.
Over that span, the Mets have scored just 1.8 runs per game, underscoring a sustained offensive breakdown that coincides with the timing of the mayor’s visit but has clear on-field explanations.
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Key Points
• Mets have lost 11 straight games since April 9 appearance by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani
• Viral Citi Field visit with team mascots sparked online “curse” jokes among fans
• Team averaging just 1.8 runs per game during losing streak
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Fans latch onto “Mamdani Curse” narrative
On social media, some fans have jokingly labeled the skid the “Mamdani Curse,” pointing to the exact timing of the mayor’s appearance and the immediate downturn in results.
The theory centers on a viral clip showing Mamdani interacting with the mascots and trying on Mr. Met’s cap, which some fans have humorously framed as the moment momentum shifted.
The narrative has spread across platforms including Facebook, where posts and comments tie the team’s losing streak to the visit, often with a mix of frustration and sarcasm.
Reality points to offensive struggles
Despite the viral speculation, the Mets’ performance data during the streak points to more conventional causes. The team has been shut out multiple times and held to one run or fewer in several games, including losses to the Athletics, Dodgers, and Cubs.
Pitching issues have also contributed, with lopsided defeats such as a 12-4 loss to Chicago on April 17 and an 8-2 loss to Los Angeles on April 15.
The skid follows a brief stretch of stronger play earlier in April, when the Mets won three straight road games against the San Francisco Giants and a close extra-innings game against the Diamondbacks.
Timeline of the skid
The downturn began April 9 with a 7-1 loss to Arizona and continued through a homestand and road trip:
- Swept by the Athletics from April 10–12
- Swept by the Dodgers from April 13–15
- Swept by the Cubs from April 17–19
Each series added to the mounting pressure as the team struggled to generate offense or stop opposing lineups.
What comes next
The Mets now face increasing scrutiny as the losing streak stretches deeper into April, with upcoming games likely to test whether the team can reset offensively and halt the slide.
While the “curse” narrative continues to circulate online, it remains a reflection of fan frustration rather than any factor acknowledged by the team.
The Mets have not commented publicly on the viral speculation, focusing instead on preparing for their next matchup as they attempt to end the 11-game skid.