Mets survive bullpen mix-up, beat Twins 10‑8 on Bichette’s tiebreaking double
NEW YORK (Interstat) — Bo Bichette’s three-run double in the eighth inning lifted the New York Mets to a 10-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night at Citi Field, snapping a 12-game slide with their second straight win.
The Mets led 7-3 entering the eighth before Ryan Jeffers hit a grand slam off Huascar Brazobán, giving Minnesota an 8-7 lead. But New York answered in the bottom half. Brett Baty and Marcus Semien singled, Tommy Pham walked and Bichette doubled off the wall. The Mets’ bullpen then held on despite a ninth-inning mix-up when Brazobán initially took the mound as closer Devin Williams started walking in.
Devin Williams (1-1) earned the win despite the confusion. Andrew Morris (0-1) took the loss. Carson Benge homered and Baty added a three-run homer for New York. Tristan Gray homered for Minnesota.
The game drew 34,253 fans and lasted 3:06. The Twins (12-13) outhit the Mets 12-10. New York improved to 9-16.