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Mets Snap 12-Game Skid, Beat Twins 3-2

4/23/2026

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Summary

Mets End Slump

The Mets snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, moving to 8-16 and tying the NL’s worst record.
Clay Holmes pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on five hits and striking out three.
Mark Vientos hit the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth, driving in Brett Baty.
Shortstop Francisco Lindor left in the fourth with left-calf tightness and will have an MRI Thursday.

Summary

Prielipp Debuts

Connor Prielipp debuted for the Twins, throwing 82 pitches with two runs, four hits and six strikeouts.
The 25-year-old left-hander, a 2022 second-round pick and No. 5 prospect, showed a solid slider.
Clay Holmes posted a 2.10 ERA over 30 innings while the Mets are 5-4 with Juan Soto and 3-12 without him.
Christian Scott will start his first appearance since July 21, 2024 after a 0-3, 4.56 ERA season.

History

Historical Context

The New York Mets, established in 1962 to fill the void left by the Dodgers and Giants, finished their inaugural season with a record of 40-120, the worst in MLB history. Despite their struggles, they attracted 922,530 fans that year. Their recent 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins, ending a 12-game losing streak, signals hope for improvement as they rebuild in the National League.

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Mets End Slump

The Mets snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, moving to 8-16 and tying the NL’s worst record.
Clay Holmes pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on five hits and striking out three.
Mark Vientos hit the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth, driving in Brett Baty.
Shortstop Francisco Lindor left in the fourth with left-calf tightness and will have an MRI Thursday.

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