Mets' Losing Streak Hits 12, Worst Since '62

0:00It's April 22nd. This is New York Metz News today, your AI-powered team coverage. The Metz just hit a brutal milestone, dropping their 12th straight game with a 5-3 loss to the twins at City Field. That puts them at 7 wins and 16 losses. Dead last in the majors for the 2026 season. They jumped out to a 3-0 lead thanks to Francisco Lindor's 3 run homer, but everything crumbled late. Earlier this week, starter Nolan McLean kept it perfect through 5 innings, but the twins chipped away with a 2 run homer from Byron Bucston in the. Sixth and tied it in the 7th on a double in single. No hits for the Metz after the 5th, and closer Devon Williams loaded the bases in the 9th without an out, leading to the go ahead runs. Fans and queens let their frustration pour out with loud booze, especially for Williams after he walked in a run. Major Carlos Mendoza called it a tough spot, but said they still believe in the players, while Lindor admitted they're all too aware of the. Skid matching the franchise is worse since 2002.

1:03This streak has them inching toward the team record of 17 losses from 1962, and no squad has ever made the playoffs after 12. In a row, McLean faltered after a strong start, and the bullpan couldn't hold the tie. Right now, the Metz are hunting for that one spark to flip the script, knowing a single win could break the curse and get them rolling again.