The New York Mets secured a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins in a closely contested game on Tuesday, April 22, 2026, at Citi Field. The win improved the Mets' record to 12-10 for the season, while the Twins fell to 10-12.
Mets starter Luis Severino delivered a strong performance, pitching six innings and allowing just two runs on four hits while striking out seven batters. The Twins' runs came from a two-run homer by Carlos Correa in the top of the fourth inning, briefly giving Minnesota a 2-1 lead.
The Mets responded immediately in the bottom of the fourth when Pete Alonso hit a two-run home run, his seventh of the season, to reclaim a 3-2 advantage. The bullpen combination of Jake Diekman, Adam Ottavino, and Edwin Díaz held the Twins scoreless over the final three innings, with Díaz earning his fifth save of the year.
Twins starter Joe Ryan took the loss despite a quality start, giving up three runs over six innings of work. The game was a defensive showcase, with several key plays from both sides keeping the score low.
