Heartbreak in Minnesota: Mets Fall to Twins 6-3
What an emotional rollercoaster, Mets fans!
Our boys headed into Target Field to face the Twins but, unfortunately, couldn’t come away with the win. Let's break down what unfolded in this nail-biting clash.Early Sparks from Pete Alonso and Juan Soto
The game started with some much-needed fireworks as our very own Pete Alonso crushed a homer to left-center, giving us an early lead in the top of the first inning.
What a way to set the tone! The Twins quickly tied it up in the third, capitalizing on an error. But Juan Soto ensured we stayed in the fight with a beautiful solo shot in the fourth to bring us level. Here's to our power hitters lighting up the sky! The Struggle to Contain the Twins
Despite the promising start, the Twins took advantage of a few too many opportunities. Carlos Correa's single in the third put the Twins ahead, and they kept on charging. In the fifth, a fielder's choice allowed another run to sneak in, putting the Twins up by two. We saw a glimmer of hope in the seventh inning when Jesse Winker's sacrifice fly brought Mark Vientos home, narrowing the gap back to just two. With every inning, our Mets showed their fighting spirit!Tough Luck in the Closing Innings
The seventh inning was especially tough as young Brooks Lee homered against us, extending the Twins' lead to 6-3. Despite our attempts in the late innings, we couldn't bridge the gap. Francisco Lindor had a chance to spark a rally in the ninth, but ultimately went down swinging. Our boys tried hard, and while we didn’t get the W this time, there’s still hope as we move forward.Let's keep our heads up, Mets fans! The fight isn’t over, and we showed some promising moments.
LGM!Scoreboard for Mets @ Twins (April 15th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 |