Mets allow late rally, fall 3-2 to Red Sox, get swept
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The New York Mets lost 3-2 to the Boston Red Sox on July 12, 2026, completing a three-game sweep. Zach Thornton pitched seven scoreless innings, but a ninth-inning error by Francisco Lindor and struggles from Devin Williams allowed the Red Sox to tie the game and win in 10 innings. Lindor's home run earlier had given the Mets a brief lead, but the team couldn't secure the win. The Mets head into the All-Star break with a record 17 games under.500, their worst mark at this point in the season since 1995.
- •Mets lead 2-0 until the ninth inning
- •Lindor hits a home run and double
- •Thornton earns praise for solid pitching
- •Williams struggles, allowing game-tying runs
- •Mets return from break to face Phillies on July 14
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Mets waste Thornton’s gem, get swept by Red Sox.
"Errors, blown save cost New York as the team heads into All-Star break
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