Mets’ Struggles Continue with Another Loss

Flushing’s troubles worsened on Tuesday night as the Mets faced a disheartening defeat at Citi Field.

The team is now on a downward spiral, marking their 12th consecutive loss against the Twins, finishing at 5-3.

I honestly thought the atmosphere would be electric in Queens, but it ended up being quite the opposite. The Mets initially led by three runs, yet failed to register a hit after the fifth inning, and Devin Williams faltered in the ninth when the game was tied.

After this latest setback, the Mets have hit a new low in the 2026 season. Historically, no team has reached the playoffs after enduring a 12-game losing streak, which doesn’t give much hope for immediate improvement.

It’s worth noting that this slump ties with the franchise’s longest losing streak, dating back to 2002.

Interestingly, the chilly evening began on a promising note for a team desperately in need of a turnaround.

By the end of the third inning, Nolan McLean had faced nine batters without allowing a hit and notched seven strikeouts.

In the bottom of the third, Francisco Lindor sent a 3-2 four-seam fastball from former Mets prospect Simeon Wood Richardson soaring 410 feet into the right field stands, giving the team a 3-0 advantage.

However, if there’s one thing we’ve learned about this version of the Mets, it’s that they seldom have straightforward victories.

To be honest, I can’t remember the last time I felt optimistic about a win.