The team built on its surprising playoff success from last year by handing out the largest contract in baseball history to Juan Soto, and it paid top dollar for other win-now additions like Clay Holmes and Frankie Montas.

Pete Alonso Makes Admission After Mets' Seventh Straight Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets were battered 10-2 by the surging Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night, a loss that not only extended their losing streak to seven games but also stripped them of first place in the National League East.

Alonso is hitting .297 this season with 17 home runs. He also has 63 RBIs for the club, who lead the National League East. The Mets hold a 45-26 record heading into Sunday. New York also has the most wins this year in the National League.