The New York Mets once looked destined for October glory, but their freefall now feels impossible to ignore or dismiss.

Friday night’s loss to their former ace Jacob deGrom marked their seventh straight defeat, deepening this September spiral into full-blown panic.

It wasn’t just another bad night — it was another reminder that they’ve been sinking since mid-June without resistance.

Since June 13, the Mets are 31-48, basically performing like a pretender instead of a contender.

Once, this team felt inevitable; now, the Mets look like a ship taking on water faster than they can bail it out.

They have been sitting at the third and final Wild Card spot for weeks, yet their cushion has completely evaporated with shocking speed and finality.

Wild Card Lead Slips Away in Stunning Collapse

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