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Mets Snap 12-Game Skid as Vientos Redeems Costly Gaffe

Francisco Lindor now awaits a calf MRI that could reshape the Mets' early-season plans.

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Apr 22, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; Minnesota Twins catcher Victor Caratini (37) tags out New York Mets first baseman Mark Vientos (27) trying to score on a double by second baseman Marcus Semien (not pictured) in front of home plate umpire Ryan Wills (20) during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Mark Vientos hits the go-ahead single in the eighth inning of the Mets' 3-2 win over the Twins on April 22, 2026 at Citi Field
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Overview

  • The Mets, which ended their 12-game slide Wednesday, beat the Twins 3-2 on Mark Vientos' eighth-inning single that scored Brett Baty.
  • Two innings earlier, Vientos ran through third-base coach Tim Leiper's stop sign — a clear hold signal — and was thrown out at home to end the sixth.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza said he addressed the decision with Vientos and told reporters, "we can't have that."
  • Shortstop Francisco Lindor left the game with calf tightness and is scheduled for an MRI on Thursday to determine the severity.
  • Even with the relief of the win, Mendoza is backing an aggressive hitting plan as the Mets sit last in MLB in on-base percentage and swing at a high rate.