Mets Blow Late Lead, Lose 12th Straight

0:00It's April 22nd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is New York Metz News today. Your AI-powered team report. The New York Metz just dropped their 12th straight game, falling to the Minnesota twins at home after blowing another late lead. Starter Nolan McLean, the 24-year-old phenom, was dealing with a perfect game through 5 innings, but he surrendered 3 earned runs from. There, including a Homer to Byron Bucksdon that flipped the script. Metz unraveled when McLean reacted out loud after missing a pitch inside the Bucksdon, basically tipping his next move. The savvy hitter sat on the away pitch and crushed it, turning the tide in a game the Metz couldn't claw back from. Metz broadcaster Ron Darlin called it out sharp on air, saying that kind of slip-up hands hitters the edge they need, even if it's just good, intentions. He gets, um, as part of growing pains for a young arm like McLean, who's actually been solid overall this season. Deliver Devon Williams poured gas on the fire later, giving up two more earned runs that

1:01sealed the 12th loss. Now less than a month into the 2026 campaign, the Metz set 8.5 games back in the National League East. They get another crack at snapping this nightmare streak, Wednesday night, hosting the twins again, hoping McLean and the crew learn quick and turn the page.