The Mets have lost 12 straight games for the first time since the 2002 Twins loss
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The light at the end of the New York Mets clubhouse tunnel appeared to be shining after Francisco Lindor hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the third inning, and starter Nolan McLean was shredding Minnesota Twins batters, taking a no-hitter into the sixth inning.
The Mets’ 11-game hitting streak as they return home Tuesday, their longest since 2004, ends at Citi Field.
Until it wasn’t.
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New York Mets relief pitcher Devin Williams reacts after a run in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field in New York City on April 21, 2026. (Photos by Wendell Cruz/Imagn)
McLean’s no-hitter ended when Matt Wallner singled to lead off the sixth inning, but the young starter who came out of Team USA’s World Baseball Classic rotation was able to strike out the next two batters. But his USA teammate, center fielder Byron Buxton, gave all Mets fans a “here we go again” moment when he hit a two-run homer to lead off the field to cut New York’s lead to just one run.
McLean went into the top of the seventh inning instead of manager Carlos Mendoza going to the bullpen, and Luke Keaschall tied the game after a single by Kody Clemens, who doubled to right field before the bat. It was a 3-3 ballgame, and just like that, the Mets’ losing streak was about to be extended.
The wheels fell off in the top of the ninth inning, as Devin Williams, who has worked hard in his last two games, ensured that the losing streak continued.
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Williams walked Josh Bell and Ryan Jeffers to start the inning, and Kody Clemens’ sacrifice bunt ended with the bases loaded after the Mets couldn’t get an out. After that, Keachall came up with yet another clutch single, scoring James Outman for the eventual game-winner.
Williams’ lack of control cost him the Twins’ first lead of the night, walking Wallner to allow a free home run from third base. It would have been worse if it wasn’t for Austin Warren entering the game and hitting all three of the twins they were facing to stop the bleeding.
Nolan McLean of the New York Mets responds in the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field in New York City on April 21, 2026. (Elsa/Getty Images)
But, with a two-run deficit in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Mets couldn’t muster their own comeback magic. Luis Torrens singled, Francisco Alvarez singled to right field, and Tyrone Taylor hit a swing. In fact, the Mets were hitless in the final five innings of the loss.
Now, for the first time since 2002, the Mets, who own MLB’s largest payroll at $334 million, have lost 12 straight games.
Some fans entered the stadium wearing paper bags on their heads with tears streaming from their eyes. There may have been a while where he would have taken them out, but this is the way things are going with the Mets right now.
“They’re not going to be happy, that’s no secret,” Mendoza said before Tuesday’s loss, according to ESPN. “Our fans will let you know if you’re not playing well.”
A New York Mets fan expresses frustration during a game against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field in the Flushing borough of Queens, New York City, on April 21, 2026. (Elsa/Getty Images)
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This is the Mets’ expected playoff team, but their losses left them with a 7-16 record – tied for worst in MLB with the Kansas City Royals.
New York will try it all again tomorrow in Flushing, Queens, with Clay Holmes getting the start for the Mets. And perhaps the latest hope for the fans is that Juan Soto, their star player, is expected to return to the lineup after dealing with a calf problem.
