The ninth inning unraveled everything for New York. Minnesota scored twice in the final frame to erase a one-run deficit and defeat the Mets 5-3 at Citi Field, extending New York's losing streak to 11 games.
Luke Keaschall delivered the decisive blows for Minnesota, driving in both ninth-inning runs. Keaschall singled to left to score James Outman and give the Twins their first lead, then watched Matt Wallner walk with the bases loaded to force home Ryan Jeffers for the insurance run.
Francisco Lindor had staked New York to an early advantage with a three-run homer in the third inning, a 410-foot blast to right that scored Carson Benge and Marcus Semien. Byron Buxton answered for Minnesota in the sixth with a two-run homer to left, and Keaschall tied the game in the seventh with a single that scored Kody Clemens.
Devin Williams absorbed the loss after failing to record an out in the ninth, allowing one hit and three walks. His ERA stands at 9.95. Cole Sands earned the victory with two scoreless innings of relief, striking out three while carrying a 3.48 ERA.
The defeat dropped New York to 7-15 and last place in their division. Minnesota improved to 11-11 despite losing four straight games entering Monday's contest.