New York Mets Suffer 12th Consecutive Loss After Late Collapse Against Minnesota Twins
Williams' collapse in 9th brings Mets' slide to 12
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The New York Mets faced their 12th straight loss after a late-game collapse against the Minnesota Twins, losing 5-3 at Citi Field. Despite a strong start with rookie pitcher Nolan McLean's five perfect innings and Francisco Lindor's three-run homer, the Mets faltered in the ninth inning, leaving them struggling to find a way to win.
- 01Mets' closer Devin Williams failed to retire any of the five batters he faced in the ninth inning.
- 02Rookie pitcher Nolan McLean recorded ten strikeouts, including eight in five perfect innings.
- 03Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer, giving the Mets an early lead.
- 04The Mets' 12-game losing streak marks a historical low, with no previous team reaching the postseason after such a skid.
- 05Players express frustration but remain hopeful for a turnaround.
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The New York Mets' struggles continued as they suffered a 12th consecutive loss, falling 5-3 to the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field. The Mets started strong, with rookie pitcher Nolan McLean throwing five perfect innings and striking out ten batters. Francisco Lindor provided a boost with a three-run homer in the third inning. However, the game took a turn in the sixth when McLean allowed a two-run homer to Byron Buxton, followed by a game-tying single in the seventh. In the ninth, closer Devin Williams entered the game but failed to retire any batters, walking three and allowing two runs to score. This marks the Mets as the 139th team in World Series history to endure a losing streak of this length, with none of the previous teams making it to the postseason. Despite the ongoing struggles, players remain hopeful for a turnaround, emphasizing the need to secure just one win to break the streak.
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The Mets' prolonged losing streak raises concerns among fans and impacts team morale, potentially affecting attendance and local support.
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