New York Mets
· 2026-07-13
The New York Mets' nightmare first half ended with a thud. Francisco Lindor's error and Devin Williams' blown save turned a 2-0 ninth-inning lead into a 3-2, 10-inning loss to the Boston Red Sox on July 12, 2026.
Rookie Zach Thornton dominated for seven innings, allowing just two hits. Lindor drove in two runs with a double and a home run. But the game slipped away in the ninth.
Lindor bobbled a grounder, then walked two batters. Jarren Duran's grounder skipped past Carson Benge for the tying run. Boston scored in the 10th on a sacrifice bunt and fly.
The loss dropped the Mets to 40-57, 14th in the National League and on a three-game losing streak. It's their worst record at the All-Star break since 1995.
Interim manager Andy Green admitted the clubhouse feels sour. “There’s too much talent in the room to be in this spot right now,” he said. “Every single person on that team has a level of responsibility to flip that script.”
Lindor, usually elite with the glove, admitted his struggles. “I’m not playing to the standards I have,” he said. “I’ve got to get better.”
Williams, who allowed two ninth-inning runs, took the loss. Thornton's strong start was wasted. Lindor's bat was sharp but not enough.
Boston's sacrifice plays sealed it. The Red Sox, the hottest team in baseball, left Citi Field with the win.
The Mets head into the All-Star break with a brutal record. Green, just two weeks into the job, vowed accountability.
Lindor's return from a two-month calf strain hasn't gone smoothly. Green noted he's taken fewer pregame reps to save his legs.
Thornton's seven strong innings suggest a rotation spot. But the second half starts with a team in freefall.