Minnesota Twins took the lead in a 5‑3 win over the New York Mets, ending the rival’s 12th straight loss. A three‑run third gave the Mets an early edge, but Luke Keaschall’s RBI single in the ninth secured Minnesota’s victory. The defeat marked the longest losing streak for New York since August 2002 in a season that has seen the Mets struggle to find consistency.

The Mets’ slump began on April 8 and included road trips to Los Angeles and Chicago, where the team blew leads six times in twelve games. Two of those losses came in the ninth inning or later, and an extra‑innings defeat on Sunday highlighted the pattern. With a 12‑game skid, the club’s chances of postseason play vanish unless a dramatic turnaround occurs soon.

After the win, the Twins’ social‑media team posted a tongue‑in‑cheek message about what comes in a dozen, listing eggs, roses and Mets losses. The meme underscored the historic nature of New York’s losing streak, noting that none of the 139 teams in the World Series era with a 12‑game or longer slump ever reached the postseason, highlighting the rarity of such a streak.

With a game against Minnesota scheduled for Wednesday, the Mets face a chance to halt the run. A single more loss would push the streak to thirteen, a baker’s dozen that carries no luck. Fans will watch closely as the teams square off, knowing that the outcome could define the Mets’ season and determine their playoff prospects.