Mets vs Twins: Backs Against the Wall

0:00On April 22nd, the New York Mets are staring down a brutal 12-game losing streak as they host the Minnesota Twins tonight at 7-10 PM Eastern. In New York, the Mets sit at 7 wins and 16 losses, dead last in the National League East, while the Twins are 12 and 11, holding second in the Wii. American League Central, this is just the second matchup between them this season, and the Mets need a win-bat to turn things around. Pitching the hill for the Twins is Connor Prelipp at 0-0, facing off against the Mets clay homes, who's 2-2 with a sharp one, 0.96 ERA, and 16 strikeouts. Betting lines have the Mets as minus 160 favorites, Twins plus 135 underdogs, with the over under at 8 runs. Mets own the 10th Best Team ERA in the National League at 4.12. Standout performers stepping up include, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, who's crushed two doubles, two triples, and two homers already. For the Twins, Byron Buckston leads with four home runs, and Austin Martin has been hot

1:03lately, going 10 for 28 with three doubles and three, RBI's over his last 10 games. Meanwhile, Marcus Simeon's been steady for Minnesota at 8 for 33. Over their last 10 games, the Mets are 0 and 10, hitting just 195 with a 5.39 ERA, outscored by 34 runs. Twins are 5 and 5, batting 231 and edging opponents by 9 runs. Both squads are banged up. Mets missing Juan Soto with a calf issue and others on the I.L. Twins without Pablo Lopez due to elbow trouble. With the Mets backs against the wall, and Twins rolling steady, this clash could spark some fireworks, or extend the misery, tune in and see if new. York finally grabs that much needed spark. This has been New York Mets News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.