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The Mets small win streak came to an end in a frustrating manner in D.C. Kodai Senga looked great to start the game but then the wheels came off when Luis Torrens was called for catcher’s interference. He gave up two runs that inning and then two more the following inning. The Mets got one back on a Brett Baty home run, before Senga gave up another run which proved to be the difference. Jeff McNeil’s big hit bought the team to within one but Luis Torrens’s brutal day continued when he grounded out
into a double play to end the game. Get well soon Alvy.
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McNeil had a big hit despite the losing effort and he has looked like vintage McNeil recently which comes from not trying to reinvent who he is at the plate.
Brandon Nimmo exited the game early with neck stiffness and is considered day-to-day.
Jose Siri is expected to start a rehab assignment next week after not playing in a game for four months.
Juan Soto has never been known for his defense but it has gotten worse this season due to his diminished speed.
Around the National League East
The Braves pitching came through in their 1-0 win over the White Sox.
Sandy Alcantara was dominant on the mound in the Marlins 6-2 win over the Cardinals.
The Phillies blew out the Mariners 11-2 to finish off the sweep of Seattle.
Around Major League Baseball
Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker was diagnosed with a fractured hand in June and has been trying to play through it which could explain his recent struggles.
The Pirates are reportedly calling up top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler to work out of the bullpen.
Mark Canha’s record setting hit-by-pitches aside, HBPs have actually been on the decline for five straight seasons.
The Reds placed catcher Tyler Stephenson on the IL with a thumb fracture.
Orioles electric closer Félix Bautista is expected to miss most of the 2026 season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff and torn labrum.
This Date in Mets History
On this date in 1977, Tom Seaver returned to New York as a member of the Reds after getting traded in June. He allowed one run in nine innings in Cincinnati’s victory.
