Trending Now - Brazobán's Ninth-inning Blunder Nearly Dooms Mets' Chances

WHO:

MLB.com - Huascar Brazobán, Devin Williams, Bo Bichette, Carlos Mendoza, Craig Kimbrel, Ryan Jeffers, Francisco Lindor, Christian Scott

NY Post - Huascar Brazobán, Devin Williams

WHAT:

MLB.com - Huascar Brazobán expressed embarrassment over his mistake, stating, “I felt bad. I was also a little bit embarrassed that I didn’t fully pay attention to what was going on.”

MLB.com - Manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged his role in the miscommunication, saying, “I speak Spanish. I need to go and tell him, make sure he gets the message.”

MLB.com - Devin Williams was credited with the win based on the official scorer's discretion despite allowing three hits and one run in the ninth inning.

MLB.com - Bo Bichette's eighth-inning double was his most significant hit as a Met to date, contributing to a win after a challenging start to his season, where he had a .545 OPS prior to the game.

MLB.com - The New York Mets won against the Minnesota Twins with a score of 10-8 on April 21st, 2026.

MLB.com - Bo Bichette hit a three-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning, which was his most significant hit as a Met to date.

MLB.com - Huascar Brazobán mistakenly entered the game in the top of the ninth inning, causing confusion in the bullpen.

MLB.com - Brazobán retired Austin Martin before being replaced by Williams for the final two outs.

MLB.com - Devin Williams allowed three hits and one run in the ninth inning.

MLB.com - Williams has allowed one run or more in each of his past four outings, resulting in a 36.00 ERA over that stretch.

MLB.com - The Mets improved their record to 9-16 with this win.

MLB.com - Francisco Lindor was placed on the injured list due to a left calf strain.

MLB.com - Christian Scott made his first appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2024 and walked five of the ten batters he faced.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Citi Field in New York.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The game occurred on April 21st, 2026.

MLB.com - The Mets had recently ended a 12-game losing streak prior to this game.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Mets' bullpen confusion was attributed to a miscommunication regarding pitching instructions after the Mets took the lead.

MLB.com - Brazobán's confusion was attributed to a miscommunication regarding pitching instructions after the Mets took the lead.

HOW:

MLB.com - Brazobán entered the field after being told he would pitch if the game remained tied, but failed to realize the situation had changed after the Mets took the lead.

MLB.com - Brazobán entered the field after being told he would pitch if the game remained tied, but failed to realize the situation had changed after the Mets took the lead.

(UPDATED April 24, 2026 17:20 UTC)

Huascar Brazobán expressed embarrassment over a miscommunication that led to confusion in the Mets' bullpen, admitting he didn't fully pay attention to the situation. Manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged his part in the mix-up, emphasizing the need to ensure clear communication in Spanish. Despite allowing three hits and one run in the ninth inning, Devin Williams was credited with the win, while Bo Bichette's pivotal eighth-inning double marked a significant moment in his season with the Mets.

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(UPDATED April 24, 2026 07:32 UTC)

The New York Mets secured a thrilling victory against the Minnesota Twins with a score of 10 to 8 on Tuesday, marking an end to their recent 12-game losing streak. Bo Bichette delivered a standout performance with a three-run double in the eighth inning, while Huascar Brazobán's unexpected entrance in the ninth inning led to some confusion in the bullpen, ultimately resulting in Devin Williams finishing the game despite allowing a run. Additionally, Francisco Lindor was placed on the injured list due to a left calf strain, and Christian Scott made his long-awaited return after Tommy John surgery, walking five of the ten batters he faced.