QUEENS, NY — The nightmare is finally over for the New York Mets, but the victory came with a bittersweet sting. On Wednesday night at Citi Field, the Mets snapped a devastating 12-game losing streak—their longest in over two decades—beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2.
The win was fueled by a clutch late-inning bloop from Mark Vientos, but the headlines are dominated by a “revolving door” in the trainer’s room involving the team’s two biggest stars.
The Victory: Vientos Comes Through
After a back-and-forth battle that saw the score tied 2-2 heading into the bottom of the eighth, the Mets capitalized on walks from Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez. With two outs, Mark Vientos dumped a shallow single into right field against Justin Topa, driving in the go-ahead run.
The eighth-inning heroics redeemed Vientos after a mental error in the sixth, where he blatantly ran through a third-base coach’s stop sign and was easily thrown out at home plate.
Luke Weaver (2-0) earned the win, showing nerves of steel by retiring Luke Keaschall with the bases loaded in the eighth and striking out three in a dominant ninth to seal the victory. It was the Mets’ first win since April 7.
The Injury Scare: One Star In, One Star Out
The game marked the highly anticipated return of Juan Soto, who had been sidelined with a strained right calf. Soto finished 1-for-3 with a walk, appearing healthy in his return to the lineup.
However, the celebration was short-lived. Shortstop Francisco Lindor was forced to exit the game with left calf tightness. Lindor appeared to be laboring significantly while sprinting from first to home on a Francisco Alvarez double in the fourth inning. The injury is eerily similar to the one that recently sidelined Soto, leaving Mets fans anxious about the status of their All-Star shortstop.
Inside the Box Score
- The Streak: The 12-game skid was the longest for the franchise since August 2002.
- Twins Debut: Top prospect Connor Prielipp made his MLB debut for Minnesota, striking out six across four innings. Despite a high pitch count (82), the 25-year-old left-hander impressed scouts with a sharp slider.
- Clay Holmes: The Mets starter provided much-needed stability, pitching seven innings and allowing just two runs on five hits.
- Byron Buxton: The Twins star continued his hot streak, launching a leadoff homer in the sixth to briefly tie the game.
What’s Next?
The Mets will look to start a winning streak on Thursday night in the series finale.
- Matchup: Joe Ryan (2-2, 3.29 ERA) vs. Christian Scott.
- The Storyline: Christian Scott will be making his first major league start since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2024. All eyes will be on his velocity and command in his return to the big stage.
Mets Fans, we want to hear from you: Are you more relieved about the win or worried about Lindor’s calf? Can Christian Scott provide the spark this rotation needs?
Drop your predictions for Thursday’s finale in the comments below!
