The New York Mets faced a tough loss against the Minnesota Twins on April 15, 2025, falling 6-3 at Target Field in Minneapolis. A key moment came in the third inning when shortstop Francisco Lindor made a costly error, allowing two unearned runs to score. This mistake proved pivotal, as the Mets struggled to recover from the deficit.
Lindor’s error occurred when he booted a ground ball that should have ended the inning. Instead, it allowed Harrison Bader to score, followed by an RBI single from Carlos Correa. Lindor, who is usually known for his defensive skills, expressed his frustration after the game, stating, “What’s happening right now is unacceptable. It’s not to the standard the Mets have, and definitely not the standard I have with myself.” This game marked his fourth error in just 17 games this season.
Despite the setback, the Mets did show some offensive flair. Pete Alonso hit a solo home run in the first inning, marking his fifth of the season, while Juan Soto tied the game with a homer in the fourth. However, the Mets’ offense was not enough to overcome their defensive lapses and a lack of timely hitting.
Starting pitcher Tylor Megill struggled through five innings, giving up four runs, two of which were unearned. He left the game after throwing 95 pitches, still searching for his first six-inning outing of the season, despite maintaining a solid 1.40 ERA.
The Twins took the lead in the fourth inning and built on it with a series of timely hits. Byron Buxton’s speed was instrumental, as he scored from third on a grounder with the infield drawn in. The Twins capitalized on their opportunities, including an RBI single from Edouard Julien that extended their lead to 5-2 in the sixth inning.
The Mets had a chance to rally in the seventh, loading the bases with one out, but only managed to score one run on a sacrifice fly from Jesse Winker. The game concluded with Brooks Lee hitting a home run off Kranick in the seventh, sealing the Mets’ fate.
As the Mets reflect on this loss, they will need to tighten their defense and find more consistency at the plate if they hope to turn their season around. The road ahead remains challenging, but the team is determined to bounce back.