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The Mets comfortably took the first game of their series against the Padres, winning 8-3. Brett Baty, Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Cedric Mullins all hit home runs, and Jeff McNeil drove in two runs on first inning double. Clay Holmes gave up two runs in four innings, giving up three hits (two of them home runs) and striking out two. The Mets tried Sean Manaea out of the bullpen to good results, with Manaea finishing the game. He went five innings giving up just four hits, gave up one run on a home run,
and struck out four.
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Katia Lindor performed the national anthem on the violin before last night’s game.
David Roth wrote about how to go to a Mets game.
Will Sammon profiled the personalities of the young pitchers trying to help the Mets make the playoffs.
Francisco Lindor and his wife Katia are starting their own charitable foundation.
The Mets’ season has struggled in tandem with their pitching staff.
Congratulations to Tyrone Taylor on the newest addition to his family!
After a great start in Syracuse on Friday, Kodai Senga was named the Syracuse Mets Player of the Week.
Laura Albanese had some updates on Senga and Tylor Megill.
David Stearns said that with hindsight, the Mets would’ve changed their approach to the trade deadline.
The Mets have announced their starters for the rest of the series against the Padres.
The Brooklyn Cyclones are the 2025 South Atlantic League Champions.
Francisco Alvarez is “sore” but there’s not much concern for the severity of the injury within the Mets organization.
Around the National League East
In their search for a new general manager, the Nationals have interviewed Guardians’ assistant general manager Matt Forman.
The Braves won both sides of a doubleheader against the Nationals, the first game by a 6-3 margin and the second one 5-0 in ten innings.
The Marlins beat the Rockies 6-5. Eury Pérez gave up just one hit in five innings while striking out six, and both Jakob Marsee and Dane Myers drove in two runs each.
The Phillies beat the Dodgers 9-6. Brandon Marsh and Rafael Marchán each hit three run home runs, and Max Kepler hit a solo home run.
Around Major League Baseball
Fangraphs updated the performance of their playoff odds system.
The baseball world paid tribute to the Robert Redford and his performance in The Natural in light of news of his passing.
Geraldo Perdomo is making a name for himself in a breakout season that’s putting him right in the middle of the MVP race.
Bo Bichette is missing the rest of the regular season with a sprained PCL, though he may return during the playoff run.
After Yordan Alvarez just made his return from the injured list, he’s out with an ankle sprain that will see him miss some time, though the Astro’s haven’t said whether he’s being put on the injured list or not.
Cal Raleigh now holds the record for most home runs by a switch hitter in a single season.
The Cubs beat the Pirates 4-1, thanks to a home run from Michael Busch and two RBI from Pete Crow-Armstrong.
The Cardinals blanked the Reds in a 3-0 win. Michael McGreevy pitched seven innings, giving up only three hits and striking out six.
The Diamondbacks walked off the Giants in a 6-5 win. Jordan Lawlar drove in the winning run on a single off Ryan Walker with the bases loaded and no outs.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
A Pod of Their Own was back with a new episode.
Steve Sypa had another group of the Mets Minor League Players of the Week.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets clinched the National League East on this day in 1986.
