For 103 years, no professional baseball team had lost 39 consecutive games. On Sept. 2, the RedPocket Mobiles changed that record book forever.
The RedPocket Mobiles entered the 2026 season as one of professional baseball’s most distinctive teams, taking the field in ballparks across the Pioneer League without a home of their own. By September, their road journey had carried them into the record books.
The Mobiles suffered their 39th consecutive loss Sept. 2, falling 23-5 to the Billings Mustangs at Dehler Park and surpassing the 38-game streak set by the 1923 Muskogee Mets. The Muskogee mark had stood for 103 years.
The record-setting game began with a brief glimpse of what could have been a different night.
Jordan Harrison-Dudley delivered an RBI single in the top of the first inning, helping the Mobiles build an early 3-0 advantage. The lead, however, disappeared quickly.
Billings answered with a six-run third inning and another six-run fifth, turning the game into a rout. The Mustangs added nine runs in the eighth inning, pushing their total to 23 before the Mobiles eventually fell by 18 runs.
The team had been created before the 2026 season after the Colorado Springs Rocky Mountain Vibes folded, leaving the Pioneer League with 11 teams. To maintain a 96-game schedule and provide a balanced slate for the league, the Pioneer League partnered with wireless provider RedPocket Mobile to create a 12th team.
There was one major catch: the Mobiles had no home ballpark.
Instead, they played every game on the road, traveling from city to city throughout the season.
The team spent roughly 160 hours on buses during the season, making the Mobiles a true barnstorming club while playing in front of opposing crowds every night.
Former MLB All-Star Dmitri Young managed the team through the unprecedented season. Despite the losses, Young continued to emphasize the commitment shown by his players.
“We knew what was at stake, and we played with everything we had,” Young said. “This team has shown up every single day, in every park in this league. I couldn't be more proud of how they've competed.” Young stated in an interview with OurSports Central.
The historic nature of the defeat was recognized immediately. The baseball from the final out was secured for the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, preserving a physical piece of the game that established the new professional record.
The Mobiles' streak did not end with 39.
They lost again Sept. 3, extending the record to 40 consecutive games before finally defeating the Mustangs 14-5 on Sept. 4.
In the end, the RedPocket Mobiles became part of baseball history not because they won, but because they kept showing up. Their 40-game losing streak may never be repeated, but the season that produced it will remain one of the most remarkable chapters in professional baseball history.