Mets Extend Losing Streak to 12 Despite Lindor's HR

In a disappointing turn of events, the New York Mets fell to the Minnesota Twins, marking their twelfth consecutive loss in a game that showcased both promise and frustration. Just hours before the game, Mets owner Steve Cohen addressed his team in the dugout, expressing a mix of calmness and concern over the franchise's longest losing streak in over two decades.

Cohen's demeanor reflected a leader who is focused on the future, despite the mounting pressure on manager Carlos Mendoza as the losses continued to pile up. The Mets, who have struggled significantly in recent weeks, saw their losing streak reach a critical point, drawing attention from the baseball community and raising questions about the team's direction.

Before the game, SNY field reporter Steve Gelbs attempted to break the losing spell by wearing a garlic necklace and burning sage outside Citi Field, a gesture that ultimately proved ineffective. The game began with a glimmer of hope as Nolan McLean pitched five perfect innings, but the tide turned when he allowed a two-run homer to Byron Buxton in the sixth inning.

Despite a valiant effort from Francisco Lindor, who hit a three-run homer, the Mets could not secure a win. The Twins rallied late in the game, tying it with a Luke Keaschall RBI single in the seventh inning. The ninth inning saw the Twins load the bases against Devin Williams, leading to a go-ahead single from Keaschall that sealed the Mets' fate.

This 12-game losing streak is the longest for the Mets since 2002 and ties for the sixth longest in the franchise's history. The team's previous record was a 17-game losing streak during their inaugural season in 1962, a statistic that now looms large over the current roster as they seek to turn their fortunes around.