New York Mets Mike Puma Mets’ first real positive in weeks couldn’t even come gut-punch free By Mike Puma Published April 23, 2026, 2:15 a.m. ET Juan Soto singles in the eighth inning of the Mets' 3-2 win over the Twins on April 22, 2026 at Citi Field. Robert Sabo for New York Post The Mets finally won a game, topping the list of developments from Citi Field on Wednesday.
After 12 straight losses, manager Carlos Mendoza could crack a smile from the podium and players celebrated postgame in the clubhouse. It should have been a happy night all around in Queens.
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But isn’t there always a “but” with this franchise? In this case, it’s “but the Mets appear to have lost Francisco Lindor to a calf injury.”
