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Devin Williams compounding Mets' losing problems
TL;DR
Devin Williams' poor performance contributed to the New York Mets' 12th consecutive loss, as he allowed a two-run deficit in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins.
Key points
- Devin Williams is a relief pitcher for the New York Mets
- Williams allowed a two-run deficit in the ninth inning
- The Mets lost to the Minnesota Twins
- This marks the Mets' 12th consecutive loss
- Williams struggled with control, throwing only nine strikes out of 21 pitches
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The New York Mets have several problems.
Relief pitcher Devin Williams certainly isn't alleviating any internal discomfort.
Williams departed Citi Field on Tuesday night to a serenade of catcalls. He entered to open the ninth inning of a 3-3 game against the Minnesota Twins. Five batters later, he exited with a two-run deficit.
The closer lost control. Of Williams' 21 pitches, nine were strikes, leading to three bases on balls, a single and, eventually, the Mets' 12th consecutive defeat.
"It's tough," Williams said after the 5-3 decision before 32,798 mostly disgruntled fans, as reported by SNY. "I don't know. I've never been part of something like this."
Devin Williams no relief for Mets' problems
The Mets' skid matched the 12 straight they lost from Aug. 10-23, 2002. No MLB club has qualified for the playoffs during a season in which it lost at least a dozen during the regular season.
With pressure building, starting pitcher Nolan McLean retired the first 15 hitters he faced Tuesday and Francisco Lindor connected on his first multi-run homer since last Aug. 15. The Mets' 5-2 advantage proved to be their largest since April 5.
Q&A
What did Devin Williams do in the game against the Minnesota Twins?
Devin Williams entered the ninth inning of a tied game but allowed three walks and a single, resulting in a two-run deficit for the Mets.
How many consecutive losses have the New York Mets suffered?
The New York Mets have suffered 12 consecutive losses.
What was the reaction of fans to Devin Williams' performance?
Fans at Citi Field reacted negatively to Devin Williams' performance, serenading him with catcalls as he left the field.
