The New York Mets' disastrous skid reached a new low on Tuesday, as a ninth-inning bullpen collapse led to a 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins, their 12th consecutive defeat.
Closer Devin Williams failed to record an out in the ninth, allowing two runs to score and tie the game. Reliever Austin Warren, who entered in relief, struck out the side but became an ironic fan favorite as the team's fortunes continued to plummet.
The game began with promise as starter Nolan McLean was perfect through five innings and Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer. However, the Twins chipped away, tying the game in the seventh before Williams's implosion in the ninth sealed another heartbreaking loss for the reeling Mets.
Manager Carlos Mendoza and players remain publicly optimistic, but the historic losing streak has cast a pall over the season. The team hopes the imminent return of injured star Juan Soto can provide a spark, but the challenge is immense: no MLB team has ever made the playoffs after losing 12 straight games.