The New York Mets suffered their 12th straight loss after Devin Williams blew a ninth-inning lead against the Minnesota Twins, falling 5-3 at Citi Field. Rookie starter Nolan McLean dazzled through five perfect innings with eight strikeouts, but the bullpen couldn't hold the 3-0 advantage.

Williams, who signed a three-year, $45 million contract this offseason, walked three batters and allowed two runs in the ninth without recording an out. The meltdown came after Francisco Lindor's three-run homer in the third had given the Mets what seemed like a comfortable lead. McLean's dominance through five innings had fans believing the losing streak might end.

This marks the longest losing streak for the Mets since 2003, and historically, none of the 138 teams to lose 12 straight has reached the postseason. The Mets' offense went 14 straight batters without a hit after Lindor's homer, highlighting their offensive struggles. As the team searches for answers, the simple solution offered by Lindor - just win - has proven elusive for two weeks.