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The Mets lost a sluggish 9-3 game to the Phillies. The story of the game was yet another rough outing for the Mets pitching staff. Sean Manaea gave up four runs in five innings, including two home runs in the second inning. In three innings, Justin Hagenman gave up five runs, three of them on a Kyle Schwarber home run in the seventh inning. But the Mets anemic offense didn’t help matters. They scored three runs on eight hits, but they didn’t record a hit until the fifth inning. Every player except
Francisco Lindor got a hit but no one got more than one hit. Mark Vientos, Jeff McNeil, and Juan Soto each drove in a run, and Soto also recorded a stolen base to officially reach 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases on the season.
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Assuming the Mets make the playoffs, an all-rookie playoff rotation is a very real possibility.
Frankie Montas had elbow surgery yesterday, and he’s expected to miss the 2026 season.
Jose Siri has been activated from the injured list, with Jared Young being sent down and Wander Suero was designated for assignment to make room for Siri on the roster.
Siri has said he has no physical restrictions coming off the injured list.
Juan Soto is the fifth Met to achieve a 30-30 season, the seventh such season in franchise history, and the first since Francisco Lindor did in 2023.
Soto’s crossing the 30-30 benchmark is a feat for someone with his relative lack of speed.
Despite his recent struggles, Carlos Mendoza confirmed that Sean Manaea will be making his next start.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are back-to-back first and second half Northeastern League Champions.
Around the National League East
The Nationals defeated the Marlins 7-5. Mitchell Parker gave up two runs on four hits in 7.2 innings, and Josh Bell drove in four runs including three on a first inning home run.
The Cubs easily beat the Braves 6-1. Spencer Strider got the lost, giving up two runs in six innings with eight strikeouts. Alexis Díaz gave up four runs (three earned) in 0.2 innings in his first game as a Brave.
Around Major League Baseball
Former player D.J. Carrasco is attempting to create a better future for Native American players.
Wander Franco’s family had him admitted to a mental health facility in the Dominican Republic.
The Padres lost 4-2 to the Reds. Robert Suarez gave up a two-run home run to Tyler Stephenson in the ninth that scored the winning run in the end.
The Giants held on to beat the Diamondbacks 5-3. Willy Adames and Patrick Bailey each hit home runs off of Zac Gallen to help secure the victory.
The Dodgers won 7-2 against the Rockies. Emmet Sheehan gave up one run on three hits in seven innings, striking out nine. Teoscar Hernández and Mookie Betts each drove in two runs.
The Mariners beat the Cardinals 5-3, with Matthew Liberatore giving up all five Mariner runs in just four innings, allowing home runs to both Randy Arozarena and Josh Naylor.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Steve Sypa had another week of the Mets Minor League Players of the Week.
Allison McCague delivered her weekly player meter for the Mets position players.
This Date in Mets History
In 1969, the Mets swept a doubleheader against the Montreal Expos to claim first place for the first time in team history.
