Mets skid deepens

The New York Mets saw a 12-game losing streak early in the 2026 season before finally snapping it with a win on April 22, 2026. (mlb.com) New York beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 at Citi Field on April 22 when Mark Vientos blooped a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning. (baseball-reference.com) The skid had been the Mets’ longest since 2002 and left the club with an 8–16 record after the April 22 victory. (mlb.com) This slide pushed the Mets down multiple Week 4 power rankings, which pointed to New York’s early-season collapse as a chief reason for their fall in the lists. (espn.com) Analysts and columnists have flagged roster construction, a remade lineup and injuries as core problems to fix, while Mets president David Stearns publicly defended manager Carlos Mendoza, saying “I think Mendy’s doing a very good job.” (espn.com) The 12-game streak was tied for the sixth-longest in franchise history and fell five games short of the 17-game mark from 1962, underscoring how rare the collapse became by mid-April. (mlb.com) The Mets begin a series against the Colorado Rockies on April 23, 2026, with the club hoping Wednesday’s win—followed by public owner and front-office attention—provides momentum. (cbssports.com)