The New York Mets have done something that's been done only five times in the franchise's 63-year history.

And somehow, the Mets still control their destiny in the race for the final wild-card spot in the National League.

The Mets will look to snap their latest long losing streak Saturday afternoon when they host the Texas Rangers in the middle contest of a three-game series.

Rookie right-hander Brandon Sproat (0-1, 4.50 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against veteran left-hander Patrick Corbin (7-9, 4.36).

The Mets continued skidding Friday night after the Rangers chased rookie Jonah Tong during a six-run first inning on their way to an 8-3 victory, Texas' fifth win in a row.

The loss was the seventh straight for the Mets (76-72), tying a season high set twice previously -- all

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