THE SKID IS OVER: Mets Edge Twins 3-2 at Citi Field

The 12-game nightmare is finally over. The New York Mets clawed out a much-needed 3-2 win against the Minnesota Twins tonight at Citi Field, and I had to double-check the final score while Lenore was wrapping up the post-game stream in the producer room just to make sure I wasn't dreaming.​We’ve been absolutely bleeding lately, sitting at an ugly 7-16 before tonight's first pitch. The vibe around Flushing has been feeling like a deep cut, B-side Sinatra record—all melancholy and heartache. But tonight, Clay Holmes took the mound, set the tone against Connor Prielipp, and gave us exactly what we needed to secure the victory.Here is my quick breakdown of how tonight unfolded tonight ​ Juan Soto Returns: He’s back in the lineup, and you could feel the entire stadium's energy shift the second he stepped into the box. We desperately needed his presence. ​Holding the Line: Watching Byron Buxton rob Marcus Semien in the 8th inning gave me a massive scare, but the bullpen actually locked it down when it mattered most. ​ Cashing Tickets: If you tailed my daily Anthony Approved parlay today, you’re welcome. We hit on some solid 4-leg in-game props tonight to make the win even sweeter. ​Francisco Lindor's Exit: Lindor leaving the game with a calf injury is a brutal blow. We just can't seem to catch a break on the injury front this month. ​We’ll be discussing the fallout from the Lindor injury on the daily morning Q&A show tomorrow. I’ll have some fresh, high-tech stats pods mocked up to break down exactly how Carlos Mendoza is going to adjust the official lineup card moving forward without our captain.It’s just one win, but right now, we’ll take it. The dog was barking his head off in the studio during that final out, and for once, I didn't even care. We are finally back in the win column.Be sure to check back tomorrow at MetsXMFanZone.com for my full breakdown and the top prediction graphics for game two of this series. Let's Go Mets!