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The Mets rallied for five runs with two outs in the eighth inning to win 6-2 against the Royals. Brett Baty delivered the big hit with the bases loaded to drive in two to extend the Mets’ lead. Unlike in the previous game, the team managed to hold on to the lead and get the victory.
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Before the game, the team called up Xzavion Curry and Tobias Myers and they DFA’d poor Matt Seelinger.
The team also placed Austin Warren on the IL
with a forearm strain, but fears of needing Tommy John have seemingly been ruled out.
In desperate need of pitching, the Mets are reportedly calling up Dan Hammer, who has spent time in both Double-A and Triple-A this season.
Ken Rosenthal refuted Mike Francesa’s claim that the Mets are trying to trade Francisco Lindor.
Former Mets pitching coach Phil “The Vulture” Regan passed away at the age of 89.
Around the National League East
The Braves shut out the Pirates 3-0 behind a strong pitching performance by Grant Holmes.
Kyle Stowers helped power the Marlins to a 2-0 victory over the Mariners.
The Phillies were blown out 11-5 by the Reds in Cincinnati.
Both CJ Abrams and Luis García Jr. hit their 20th home runs of their season in the Nationals’ 8-2 win over the Astros.
Around Major League Baseball
Cy Young winner Justin Verlander announced that he will retire at the end of the season.
Blue Jays starter Dylan Cease took a no-hit bid into the ninth inning against the Giants before it was broken up by Heliot Ramos.
Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras exited the game against the White Sox early after he fouled a ball off his foot.
The 2026 MLB Draft is this weekend with the White Sox picking number one overall.
Mike Trout returned to the Angels lineup and hit a home run in their 13-1 victory over the Rangers.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Steve Sypa took a look at the prospects taken in the 2025 draft.
This Date in Mets History
On this date in 1969, Tom Seaver threw a one-hitter against the first-place Cubs.
