Mets' Losing Streak Hits 12, Playoff Hopes Dim

0:00On April 22nd, the Mets just suffered their 12 straight loss, dropping a 5-3 hardbreaker to the twins last night. Their closer Devon Williams blew the save in the knife, giving up a tie-breaking single to Luke Kishal and then a bases-loaded walk to Mount Walner. Without getting a single out, Williams has been rough lately, allowing 7 runs over just 4 outs in his last 3 outings and the crowd booed him right off the mound. This skid matches the Mets worse since 2002, when they also lost 12 in a row. No team has ever bounced back from 12 straight defeats to reach the playoffs, putting New York in a tough spot this season. They jumped ahead early with Francisco Lindor's 3 run homer in the third, their first with runners-on since last August. Rookie Nolan McClain was sharp at first, retiring the first 15 twins batters and striking out 10 over 6 and 2-3 innings, but Minnesota. Shipped away with a homer from Byron Bucston and Kishal's tying hit in the 7th. Twins relievers then shut down the Mets over the final 14 batters.

1:02Looking ahead, the Mets send Clay Holmes to the hill today against the twin starter still to be named, as they desperately try to snap this nightmare. Streak and salvage some momentum. You've been listening to MLB News today, AI-powered baseball coverage.