Mets score 12 runs but fall to Royals in historic loss

On July 7, 2026, the New York Mets lost 16-12 to the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field, marking a historic first for the franchise. Previously, the Mets were 200-1 when scoring 12 runs in a game. Key plays included a bizarre Little League home run due to three throwing errors by the Royals, which initially put the Mets ahead 3-0. The Mets held a 5-2 lead at one point but failed to maintain control as the Royals mounted a significant comeback, scoring the winning runs late in the game.

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