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Devin Williams struggles add to the Mets losing streak

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The New York Mets' losing streak continues, hitting 12 games on Tuesday, with right-hander Devin Williams contributing to the Mets' loss to the Minnesota Twins.

Devin Williams struggles add to the Mets losing streak originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New York Mets are not in a great place.

Losers of 12 straight games, not even the news of outfielder Juan Soto’s return gave the Mets a boost of energy. Tuesday night’s loss gave the Mets a new feeling of pain, as right-hander Nolan McLean took a no-hitter into the sixth inning , but lost it. Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Walner singled, and center fielder Byron Buxton drove him in with a two-run home run two hitters later to chase McLean from the game.

The bullpen failed to hold the lead for the Mets, with right-hander Devin Williams proving to struggle the most. Devin Williams outing against the Minnesota Twins contributed to the New York Mets loss Williams was the one reason why a 3-2 lead turned into a 5-3 loss. In his one inning of work, the two-time All-Star (2022 and 2023) didn't record an out, walked three, and allowed two earned runs.

More News: Cubs 25-year-old reliever to miss the year after 'arm surgery' Williams spoke about the losing streak after the game and has never experienced a skid this bad in his eight years in the big leagues. "It's tough,” Williams said postgame to SNY . “I don't know, I've never been a part of something like this.