Twins 5, Mets 3
With Tuesday’s series opener at Citi Field tied at three, New York Mets closer Devin Williams gave up the go-ahead run to the Minnesota Twins, resulting in his team losing their 12th straight game. The 5-3 loss to the Twins continues the Mets’ freefall down to the bottom of the National League standings.
Francisco Lindor put the Mets ahead early with a three-run home run. Righty Nolan McLean went 6 2/3 innings, punching out 10 batters, only to give up a two-run home run. He also gave up the tying run before Williams surrendered the next two.
Tied after Six
After both teams went scoreless in the first two innings, Mark Vientos hit a single in the third. Carson Benge hit into a force play, reaching base as Vientos was out at second. Benge swiped second before Marcus Semien walked. With two runners on, Lindor belted a three-run homer to right.
The Mets held a 3-0 lead until the Twins responded in the sixth. Matt Wallner hit a single, setting up a two-run home run by Byron Buxton two batters later. This ended McLean’s shutout bid, as Kody Clemens hit a double off the Mets’ righty during the seventh. Luke Keaschall scored the tying run on an RBI single.
Another Blown Save
After a scoreless and quiet eighth inning, Williams came in with an opportunity to save the win. But he walked the first two batters, and it came back to haunt him.
Clemens, up next, dropped a bunt, trying to sacrifice the runners into scoring position. Vientos charged from first base, scooped it up, and fired to third, attempting to force the hustling James Outman. The throw was late, however, loading the bases. A single from Keaschall and bases-loaded walk by Wallner gave the Twins a 5–3 lead.
Cole Sands pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for the Twins, sealing the Mets’ fate.
What Went Right for the Mets
Lindor hit a three-run home run, as Bo Bichette and Brett Baty recorded hits. McLean didn’t give up a hit until the third inning, and he struck out 10 Twins.
What Went Wrong for the Mets
No hitter other than Lindor recorded an RBI or an extra-base hit. McLean gave up a two-run blast to Buxton and the tying run to Keaschall. Williams notched his third blown save, forcing manager Carlos Mendoza to pull him after less than an inning.
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Looking Ahead
With the 12-game losing streak still intact, the Mets need to find a way to snap it in the next two games of the series at Citi Field. Juan Soto will make his return from injury during Wednesday’s game, as Clay Holmes will take the mound for the Mets. The Twins have yet to announce who will start.
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