New York Mets have hit a new low, tallying their 12th consecutive loss on Tuesday, falling 5-3 to the Minnesota Twins. The Twins, seemingly aware of the number's significance, seized the moment with a pointed social media jab.
The Minnesota Twins' official social media account highlighted common items found "by the dozen"—eggs, roses—and added a stark addition: Mets losses. This bit of online antagonism follows a game where the Mets squandered an early lead, a pattern now repeated in six of their dozen defeats. The latest loss saw a ninth-inning collapse, similar to previous games, including an extra-innings defeat on Sunday.
The Mets' continued struggles are compounded by their inability to hold onto leads. A three-run third inning on Tuesday was ultimately insufficient as the Twins clawed back, eventually taking the lead. This marked yet another instance where the Mets faltered late in the game, with their bullpen, and specifically closer Devin Williams, proving unable to secure the win.
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Minnesota, itself having endured a rough patch recently, found a measure of levity in the Mets' misfortune. The Twins had previously lost four straight games and had a starting pitcher, Mick Abel, placed on the injured list.
This recent spate of losses for the Mets stands in contrast to earlier in the season, when the Twins also struggled against them. Reports from April 14th and 15th, 2025, detailed Twins losses to the Mets, characterized by offensive struggles and defensive errors. In one instance, the Twins, then with a 5-12 record, were defeated by the Mets, with missed offense and errors contributing to their downfall. The team's performance at that point was described as matching the worst start to a season in franchise history.
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