US EditionMets Stop 12-Game Skid with 3-2 Win over Twins as Soto Returns but Lindor Exits with Calf Injury
Mark Vientos drove in the winning run as New York ended its longest skid since 2002 and got 3 hits from Juan Soto in his return.
- On Wednesday, the New York Mets defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-2 at Citi Field, ending a 12-game losing streak with Mark Vientos' go-ahead single in the eighth inning.
- The 12-game skid was the team's longest since August 2002, and the Mets' playoff probability dropped from 77.4% to 39.5% over 18 days, fueling speculation about manager Mendoza's job security.
- Juan Soto returned from a right calf strain but labored in the lineup, while shortstop Francisco Lindor was removed with left calf tightness after scoring in the fourth inning.
- Relief pitcher Luke Weaver pitched scoreless relief to secure the victory, while Minnesota's Connor Prielipp needed 82 pitches through four innings in his major league debut.
- Thursday's series finale features All-Star Joe Ryan pitching for the Twins against RHP Christian Scott, who returns from Tommy John surgery to make his first major league start for the Mets.
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Twins edged by Mets ending New York’s 12-game losing streak
The Minnesota Twins fell short to the New York Mets 3-2 on Wednesday night. Byron Buxton hit a solo home run, his fifth of the season. Victor Caratini also picked up an RBI. Connor Prielipp struck out six batters while giving up two runs over four innings in a no-decision. Kendry Rojas tossed a pair of scoreless innings out of the bullpen. It was Prielipp and Rojas’ big league debuts. Eric Orze added a shutout inning. Taylor Rogers gave up one r…
"Dude is 26 and runs like 50";"Mets are actively trying to lose" - Fans rip Mark Vientos for baserunning miscue in crucial spot against Twins
New York Mets infielder Mark Vientos played a crucial role in their 3-2 win against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. The win ended the Mets' 12-game losing skid.
Behind Mark Vientos’ clutch hit, Mets edge Twins, snap 12-game skid
Mark Vientos redeemed himself for an earlier baserunning miscue by delivering the tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the host New York Mets snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.The losing streak was the longest for the Mets since a 12-game skid from Aug. 10-23, 2002.However, the much-needed victory may have been costly for New York, which lost shortstop Francisco Lindor due to left calf t…
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