Mets Lose 12th Straight, Tie Franchise Worst Streak

0:00It's April 22nd. You're listening to MLB News today, AI-powered MLB coverage. The New York Mets just extended their losing streak to 12 games after dropping a 5-3 decision to the Minnesota Twins. That's their longest skid since 2002 and ties for the 6 worst in franchise history. Despite some bright spots like Francisco Lindor's 3 run Homer, the team couldn't hold on. Nolan McClain kicked things off strong with 5 perfect innings, but Byron Bucks then crushed a two-run shot in the 6th. Then in the late innings, the Twins loaded the bases on walks, a botched-bunt play, and a go-ahead single from Luke Hishaw. Things got so superstitious before the game that reporter Steve Gelbs rocked a garlic necklace and burned sage outside Cityfield. Fans are feeling the pain as this streak drags on, putting major pressure on the roster and shaking confidence across the board. This marched the Mets' worst run since that brutal stretch back in 2002. Though their all-time low was a 17-game nightmare in there, inaugural 1962 season.

1:06With the losses piling up, the Mets face a tough row to snap this punk, but baseball's full of comebacks if they can find their groove soon.