Mets fans sarcastically chant ‘MVP’ for mop-up reliever who mercifully ended ugly ninth inning

Nypost · Apr 22, 2026 · 302 words · By Christian Arnold

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What to know about Fan Frustration

The Mets fans who showed up to Citi Field on Tuesday night were none too happy when they walked out of the Queens ballpark, and they voiced their frustration throughout a disastrous night.

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What happened

The Mets fans who showed up to Citi Field on Tuesday night were none too happy when they walked out of the Queens ballpark, and they voiced their frustration throughout a disastrous night.

Why it matters

The Mets lost to the Twins 5-3 after holding a three-run lead over the Twins for their 12th straight loss.

Common ground

After Devin Williams imploded in the ninth and allowed the go-ahead runs to score, the Mets called in Austin Warren to try and clean up the mess.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Devin Williams imploded in the ninth and allowed the go-ahead runs to score”

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One web search result explicitly states the Mets lost 5-3 after closer Devin Williams gave up two runs in the top of the ninth. Another source confirms Devin Williams is a pitcher for the Mets.

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web search NEUTRAL — Devin Terran Williams is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. He has previously played in MLB for the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees. Inter…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devin_Williams_(baseball)

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web search NEUTRAL — Went 7-2 with a 2.36 ERA and 4 saves in 31 relief appearances at Double-A Biloxi...was promoted to Triple-A San Antonio on 7/26 and made 3 scoreless appearances (3.2ip)... Held minor-league opponents …
https://www.mlb.com/player/devin-williams-642207

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web search NEUTRAL — Devin Williams reacts during the ninth inning Thursday. Getty Images. Williams missed the plate more often with his fastball, throwing seven of 17 for balls and the Mets made contact on seven of the 1…
https://jingletree.com/brewers-devin-williams-may-have-been-…

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Claim 2: “The Mets’ 12-game losing streak is the longest the franchise has had since the team lost 12 straight back in 2002”

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Two independent sources ('Curse of the Mambino' and another web search result) explicitly state that the 12-game losing streak is the team's longest since 2002.

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web search NEUTRAL — The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League East Divisi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets

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web search NEUTRAL — The New York Mets made history on Tuesday when the team lost its 12th game in its worst losing streak since 2002.The Mets’ current losing streak actually began on April 7, two days before Mamdani’s vi…
https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2026/04/22/curse-mambino-ma…

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web search NEUTRAL — New York’s inexplicable skid reached 12 games on Tuesday in excruciating fashion.The team has now been outscored 67–22 during this stretch, its longest losing streak since 2002 . No team has ever lost…
https://www.si.com/mlb/mets/plenty-of-mets-to-blame-few-obvi…

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Claim 3: “The Mets lost to the Twins 5-3”

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Two independent sources (Yahoo Sports and another web search result) explicitly confirm the Mets lost to the Twins with a final score of 5-3.

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web search NEUTRAL — Yahoo Sports senior MLB analysts Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz discuss the vibes from inside Citi Field as the Mets lose their 12th game in a row, falling 5-3 to the Minnesota Twins.
https://sports.yahoo.com/video/emotions-run-high-as-the-new-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Mets lost to the Twins, 5-3, after their closer, Devin Williams, gave up two runs in the top of the ninth inning. The Mets failed to even the game up or take he lead in the bottom, leading to the …
https://www.operationsports.com/the-mets-are-running-out-of-…

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Claim 4: “the Mets called in Austin Warren to try and clean up the mess”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding a player named Austin Warren entering the game for the Mets.

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Claim 5: “Warren did manage to end the pain by getting the last out of the inning”

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The search results for 'Austin Warren' returned information about the city of Austin, Texas, and not a baseball player. There is no evidence that a player by this name recorded an out.

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web search NEUTRAL — Austin (/ ˈɔːstɪn / ⓘ AW-stin) [8] is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin,_Texas

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web search NEUTRAL — Visit the Live Music Capital of the World: Austin, Texas! Find places to stay, things to do, restaurants, events, nightlife, outdoor experiences, and more.
https://www.austintexas.org/

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web search NEUTRAL — To encourage community members to take steps to protect their homes and businesses, City of Austin and Travis County officials held a joint press conference on Friday.
https://www.austintexas.gov/

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Claim 6: “The Mets have two more games against the Twins before they begin a three-game series against the Rockies in Queens”

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While there is evidence of the Mets playing the Twins and eventually playing the Rockies, the specific sequence (two more Twins games then a three-game series in Queens) is not corroborated by multiple independent sources in the provided text.

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web search NEUTRAL — New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Denver.
https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/semien-and-soto-ho…

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web search NEUTRAL — BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets enter a matchup against the Minnesota Twins after losing 11 straight games. New York has a 7-15 record overall and a 3-6 record in home games.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mets-head-matchup-twins-lo…

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web search NEUTRAL — The official website of the Minnesota Twins with the most up-to-date information on news, tickets, schedule, stadium, roster, rumors, scores, and stats.Colorado Rockies Team Logo Colorado RockiesColor…
https://www.mlb.com/twins

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Claim 7: “holding a three-run lead over the Twins for their 12th straight loss”

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Multiple independent sources, including Nypost, Latino Sports, and Yahoo Sports, confirm the Mets suffered a 12-game losing streak.

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web search NEUTRAL — Explore the reasons behind the New York Mets' 12-game losing streak and hear fan reactions on injuries impacting their season.The New York Mets have suffered their 10th consecutive loss in the current…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/new-york-mets-lose-again

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web search NEUTRAL — NEW YORK, NY — The New York Knicks fought back, but their late-game execution... By Hector Beauchamp. Baseball.One Bright Spot For Reeling Mets: MJ Melendez. FLUSHING, NY — The New York Mets have lost…
https://www.latinosports.com/pitching-is-the-mets-need/

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web search NEUTRAL — The Mets beat writer also mentioned a stat that will be heard all over New York sports radio on Wednesday. And that is the fact that no team in MLB history has ever reached the playoffs after losing 1…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2-awful-stats-show-ny-1511…

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