Mets fall to Twins as losing streak hits 12
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Key Points:
- The New York Mets are enduring their longest losing streak since 2002, dropping 12 consecutive games and raising concerns about the team's direction and manager Carlos Mendoza's job security.
- Mets owner Steve Cohen remains calm but concerned, reassuring the team amid mounting losses, while players and staff are visibly frustrated by the ongoing struggles.
- Despite strong individual performances, including Nolan McLean's five perfect innings and Francisco Lindor's three-run homer, the Mets have repeatedly faltered late in games, leading to continued defeats.
- The team is seeking to boost morale with motivational efforts such as distributing self-help books, but tangible improvement remains elusive as they prepare for a nine-game homestand.
- Juan Soto's return from the injured list offers a glimmer of hope, though players acknowledge the difficulty of ending the losing streak and the challenge of reaching the postseason after such a prolonged slump.
