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Source: Fox News
Summary
The New York Mets’ losing streak reached 12 games, their longest since 2002, after a 4-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Nolan McLean took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, but the Mets allowed three runs in the top of the seventh and ninth innings. Devin Williams’ struggles in the ninth inning led to the loss, and the Mets’ 7-16 record is tied with the Kansas City Royals for the worst in MLB.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
The Mets looked like they were on the verge of ending their losing streak, but then Byron Buxton hit a two-run homer to cut the lead to one run. The team’s momentum was halted when Luke Keaschall tied the game in the seventh inning, and the wheels fell off in the top of the ninth inning. Devin Williams’ lack of control cost the Mets the game, and the team’s struggles continued.
This is a Mets team with playoff expectations, but their losing streak has them with a 7-16 record – tied for the worst in MLB with the Kansas City Royals.
The latest sliver of hope for fans is that Juan Soto, their superstar outfielder, is expected to return to the lineup after dealing with a calf strain.
Original Observation: The Mets’ losing streak is a slow-moving train that’s hard to stop, and it’s hard to imagine them breaking free from it anytime soon.
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Author: Evan Null
