Mets' Eighth-Inning Rally Falls Short Against Twins at Target Field

The New York Mets faced off against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field, resulting in a 4-3 finish after 10 innings. The Mets now hold an 11-7 record, while the Twins improved to 7-12. Despite a late-game surge by the Mets, they were unable to overcome the home team's resilience.

Mets' Late Surge

The game remained scoreless for both teams until the fifth inning when Minnesota managed to put two runs on the board. The Mets responded with a strong eighth inning, scoring three runs and taking advantage of four hits during that frame. Francisco Lindor was instrumental in this rally with his consistent performance throughout the game, maintaining an impressive .333 batting average.

Pete Alonso also contributed significantly with his .500 batting average and one run batted in during this matchup. Brett Baty showed promise as well, hitting .500 and demonstrating solid fielding skills with a perfect fielding percentage.

Twins' Resilience

Minnesota's pitching staff held firm against New York's lineup for most of the game. The Twins added another run in the sixth inning before sealing their victory with a decisive run in extra innings. Their ability to capitalize on key moments proved crucial as they outlasted New York's offensive efforts.

The Mets bullpen had its moments of strength but ultimately allowed four runs over nine innings pitched. José Buttó struggled slightly on the mound with an earned run average of 10.8 but managed to strike out several batters during his time pitching.

Looking Ahead

As fans look forward to more action from their favorite team, attention turns towards tomorrow’s matchup between New York and St Louis Cardinals at Citi Field scheduled for April 17th at 7:10 PM EDT broadcasted by FDSMW network – don’t miss it!

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