Mets collapse in ninth inning, lose 3-2 to Red Sox in extras

The New York Mets lost to the Boston Red Sox 3-2 in extra innings on July 12 at Citi Field. After leading 2-0, a ninth-inning error by Francisco Lindor allowed Boston to tie the game. The Mets were swept in the series and closed the first half with a 40-57 record, their worst since 2003. Zach Thornton pitched effectively for seven innings, but the team's late-game struggles persisted, marking only their second loss in 34 games when leading after eight innings.

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