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Bo Bichette and the offense finally showed up in the Mets’ series finale against the Mariners. Bichette went 4-for-4 with three RBIs, and Carson Benge stole home as part of a double steal in the team’s victory. Freddy Peralta held the Mariners to just one run in six innings, and the Mets were able to leave Seattle with a win.
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Before the game, the team optioned Jonah Tong to Triple-A and recalled right-hander Joey Gerber.
Manager
Carlos Mendoza recently admitted he knew his job was in jeopardy during the team’s 12-game losing streak earlier in the season.
Benge stole home for the first time in his professional career during a double steal to extend the team’s lead in the third inning.
Kodai Senga gave up three runs in his latest rehab appearance with Syracuse.
Around the National League East
The Braves defeated the Blue Jays 7-3 to win their 17th series of the season.
Max Meyer and the Marlins defeated the Nationals 4-1 to secure their first road sweep of the year.
Despite Cristopher Sánchez’s scoreless streak ending at 50.2 innings, the Phillies still defeated the Padres by a score of 3-2.
Washington’s offense struggled in their sweep against the Marlins.
Around Major League Baseball
The Padres designated Nick Castellanos for assignment after he hit just .191 with his new ballclub.
Commissioner Rob Manfred admitted that this year’s labor negotiations could lead to a lockout.
Yankees’ slugger Aaron Judge sat out yet again with a rib injury but he is going to undergo more tests to see if they can pinpoint his exact ailment.
Shohei Ohtani’s ERA is a miniscule 0.74 after his latest start against Arizona.
The 2026 All-Star balloting is officially open.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Lucas Vlahos argues that it is time for the team to cut its losses with Mark Vientos.
This Date in Mets History
On this date in 1976, Dave Kingman drove in eight runs and hit three home runs in the team’s 11-0 win over the Dodgers.
