The New York Mets are finally finding their footing, but they certainly aren't making it look easy. In a game that featured a massive early lead, a crushing grand slam, and a confusing communication breakdown in the final frame, the New York Mets win a wild 10-8 contest over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night at Citi Field. The victory marks the second straight for a club that recently endured a grueling 12-game losing streak.
Bo Bichette Delivers in the Clutch
With star shortstop Francisco Lindor recently placed on the injured list with a calf strain, the Mets needed someone to step up in the middle of the order. Bo Bichette, who was acquired to provide exactly this kind of veteran stability, answered the call in the bottom of the eighth inning. After the Twins had erased a five-run deficit to tie the game at 7-7, the Mets loaded the bases against Andrew Morris and Anthony Banda.
Bichette stepped to the plate with two outs and a chance to reclaim the momentum. He did just that, lining a bases-clearing, three-run double off the left-centerfield wall. The hit drove in Brett Baty, Marcus Semien, and pinch-hitter Tommy Pham, giving the Mets a 10-7 cushion and sending the home crowd into a frenzy. It was the defining moment for Bichette, who finished the night 3-for-5 with three RBIs and a stolen base.
Confusion in the Ninth: The Bullpen Mix-up
While Bichette’s heroics provided the lead, the ninth inning nearly descended into farce due to a bizarre communication error. As the Citi Field lights dimmed for the entrance of closer Devin Williams, both Williams and reliever Huascar Brazobán headed toward the mound at the same time. Brazobán, who had allowed a game-tying grand slam to Ryan Jeffers in the eighth, had been told he would only pitch the ninth if the game remained tied.
Because Brazobán crossed the foul line, MLB rules dictated that he was required to face at least one batter before a pitching change could be made. Manager Carlos Mendoza later attributed the incident to a "mistranslation" in the dugout. Brazobán stayed in to retire Austin Martin on a groundout before Williams finally took over. Despite the confusion and allowing a run on three hits, Williams managed to strike out Trevor Larnach with the tying runs in scoring position to seal the 10-8 New York Mets win.
Early Fireworks and a Wild Start for Christian Scott
The game began with plenty of offensive fireworks. Brett Baty set the tone in the first inning with a towering three-run home run off Twins ace Joe Ryan, giving the Mets an early 3-1 lead. New York continued to pile on, building advantages of 6-1 and 7-2 thanks to a solo shot from Carson Benge and RBI contributions from Luis Robert Jr. and Marcus Semien.
On the mound, Christian Scott made his first appearance for the Mets since July 2024. While he didn't allow a single hit, his command was noticeably shaky. Scott struggled through just 1 1/3 innings, walking five batters and hitting another. The high walk count forced an early move to the bullpen, setting the stage for a long night of relief work that eventually involved six different Mets pitchers.
Looking Ahead
The Mets (9-16) have now taken two out of three from the Twins, securing their third series win of the young 2026 season. After the relief of snapping their double-digit skid on Wednesday, this high-scoring victory suggests the offense is finally starting to wake up. The team will look to carry this momentum into their next series against the Colorado Rockies, where Freddy Peralta is scheduled to take the mound for New York.
- Winning Pitcher: Devin Williams (1-1)
- Losing Pitcher: Andrew Morris (1-1)
- Key Stat: Bo Bichette's three-run double was his first game-winning hit as a member of the Mets.
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