The New York Mets are off to their worst start in 18 years following Chris Iannetta’s walk-off blast at Coors Field Wednesday night.
So much for that fast start to 2010 that everyone was calling for.
Before last night's loss, the Mets had not started a season 2-6 since 1992. Only a victory in the series finale against the Rockies Thursday will stop them from dropping to 2-7 for the first time since 1974.
Sure, there have been some horrible starts to the season before, but if you discount the first few years of the team’s existence, this ranks right up there.
After going 0-8 to open the season back in 1962 and 1963 and 1-7 in 1964, the Mets have had just five other seasons where they have posted just two victories through their first eight games: 1966, back-to-back seasons in 19 ...
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David Wright, New York Mets Should Be Worried about Worst Start in 18 Years
Posted: 15th April 2010 by Ash Marshall in MLBComments Off on David Wright, New York Mets Should Be Worried about Worst Start in 18 Years