Mets fall to Twins to match ugly franchise history with 12th straight loss
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Mets extended their losing streak to 12 games with a 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins, marking their worst record in the majors at 7-16 in the 2026 season.
- Despite Francisco Lindor's three-run homer and Nolan McLean's strong pitching early in the game, the Mets faltered after the sixth inning, allowing the Twins to rally and take the lead in the ninth.
- Closer Devin Williams struggled in the ninth inning, walking two batters and allowing the go-ahead run, leading to boos from the Citi Field crowd and highlighting the team's ongoing difficulties.
- Mets manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the tough situation but expressed belief in the players, while Lindor emphasized that winning is the only way to change the team's downward trajectory.
- The current losing streak is the franchise's longest since 2002 and is approaching the team record of 17 consecutive losses set in 1962, casting doubt on the Mets' playoff hopes this season.
