Mets Snap Skid, But Lindor's Status Looms

0:00It's April 23rd. This is New York Metz News Today, AI-powered updates on your team. I'm Cory with the story. The New York Metz finally broke through with a 3-2 win over the Minnesota twins, ending a brutal 12-game losing streak that had them, reeling early in the 2026 season. It was their first victory since April 7th. The longest skid since 2002, bumping their record to 8-16 at City Field. Juan Soto made his triumphant return after sitting out 15 games with a right calf strain, going one for three with a walk to spark the lineup, and inject some real energy into the offense. But the good vibes got tempered quick when Francisco Lindor, their steady shortstop in top hitter during the slump, left after the fourth with left. Caff Titan is right after scoring the go-ahead run on Francisco Alvarez's double. Fans and analysts are already buzzing about what that means for the infield. Mark Vientos delivered the clutch moment in the eighth, driving in the winning run to break a 2-2 tie, and the bullpen locked it down from there.

1:03For the narrow escape, with Soto back in the mix, momentum shifting, but Lindor status looms large as the meds head into a tough stretch. Hope it's the start of a turn around without more said backs.