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Some New York Mets fans are blaming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for the team's longest losing streak in over 20 years. The Mets have lost 11 consecutive games since Mayor Mamdani visited Citi Field and hugged mascots Mr. and Mrs. Met, a moment captured in a video that has gone viral with millions of views. Fans have dubbed it the "Mamdani Curse," while others argue that blaming the mayor is unreasonable. The Mets most recently lost to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, marking their 11th straight defeat, a slump not seen since 2004.
The viral video, which shows Mayor Mamdani's interaction with the mascots, has sparked discussions among the fanbase, with some attributing the team's poor performance to the mayor's visit. According to MSN, the Mets have not won a game since the encounter on April 15. The team's manager, Carlos Mendoza, described the current period as a "tough stretch," as the team struggles to perform despite having a high payroll and star player Juan Soto.
While some fans are quick to blame Mayor Mamdani, others, like those mentioned on Breitbart, believe the team's performance is the main issue. The debate continues as the Mets aim to break their losing streak at home on Tuesday and regain their footing in the season.
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