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CBS News
14 hours ago
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Juan Soto's mad dash home in the 8th helps Mets avoid sweep by Reds
Juan Soto dashed home with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, beating a throw to the plate on Luis Torrens' sharp grounder to second base, and the New York Mets avoided a three-game sweep Sunday with a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Soto led off the inning by drawing a walk from Brent Suter (1-1) and went to third on Jeff McNeil's one-out double. With the infield playing in, Tony Santillan got Torrens to hit a hard grounder to second baseman Matt McLain, but Soto got an excellent jump and scored with a headfirst slide as the one-hop throw arrived. Ryne Stanek earned his second save with a scoreless ninth. Edwin Díaz (5-0) blew a save opportunity for the second time this season when he plunked Spencer Steer with a pitch to force home the tying run in the eighth. Díaz then struck out Tyler Stephenson to leave the bases loaded. Brandon Nimmo had an RBI single in the third and No. 9 hitter Luisangel Acuña gave the Mets a 2-1 lead with a run-scoring double in the fifth. Elly De La Cruz hit an RBI single in the first for the Reds. Mets left-hander David Peterson allowed an unearned run in six innings. Fellow All-Star Andrew Abbott gave up two runs in six innings for Cincinnati. It was Torrens' first RBI in a Mets victory since he had two in an 8-1 win over Colorado on June 7. The bottom four Mets batters went 4 for 13 with two RBIs. ... Reds center fielder TJ Friedl was plunked four times in the series and has been hit by a pitch six times in his last five games. He was hit by a pitch just five times in his first 91 games. The Mets continue a six-game homestand Monday night, when RHP Kodai Senga (7-3, 1.39 ERA) starts against Los Angeles Angels LHP Tyler Anderson (2-6, 4.34). The Reds head to Washington, where RHP Brady Singer (7-7, 4.32 ERA) opposes Nationals RHP Jake Irvin (7-5, 4.58).
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Frankie Montas, Edwin Diaz and Juan Soto's big efforts the key to Mets win over Royals
The Mets got key contributions from several players on Saturday including Juan Soto's devastating power, Frankie Montas limiting the Royals to one run and Edwin Diaz recording a six-out save to prevail over a KC. All three players feel confident in their game and are looking forward to a strong second-half.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Francisco Lindor, Mets All-Stars booed by Atlanta crowd at 2025 All-Star Game
Francisco Lindor knew the type of reception he would get for the 2025 All-Star Game, and the Atlanta crowd did not disappoint. After alluding to it leading into the All-Star break, the fans at Truist Park greeted the Mets' shortstop and his teammates to a chorus of boos. Advertisement During the introductions for the All-Star Game reserves and pitchers, once Pete Alonso, David Peterson and Edwin Diaz were introduced, the crowd booed them. Alonso reveled in the boos and gave a big wave to the Atlanta crowd. Lindor, hitting eighth in the starting lineup, was introduced with the rest of the National League All-Star starters and received even bigger boos after he was introduced as "Mr. Smiles." The Mets shortstop gave a big smile and gave peace signs as he ran onto the field. Lindor voted an All-Star starter for the first time in a Mets uniform and the reception isn't too surprising considering the heated rivalry between the Mets and Braves. Advertisement And to the Braves fans' credit, they booed Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies after they introduced the trio of Mets. The All-Stars from the Marlins and Nationals were not greeted as enthusiastically.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
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Mets' Edwin Diaz delivers two clutch innings to close out Royals, put bow on All-Star first half
The Mets didn't make it easy, but they pulled out the win on Saturday afternoon against the Royals, thanks in large part to Edwin Diaz and their bullpen. Juan Soto provided the power with his two-run blast, but without Diaz and the rest of the relievers, the Mets may not have been able to hold down their 3-1 win in Kansas City. Advertisement After starter Frankie Montas allowed back-to-back doubles to lead off the sixth, manager Carlos Mendoza went to his bullpen to get the final 12 outs. The Mets' pen has been taxed enough in the first half of the season, but they've been very efficient and they've gotten the job done more often than not. But after a hard-fought comeback win on Friday, Mendoza was asking for his bullpen to deliver another win. First came Reed Garrett. The right-hander pitched a clean inning in Friday's win and was coming in with a runner on second and no outs, nursing a one-run lead. Garrett would get the next three hitters out, including Bobby Witt Jr., to end the sixth. Chris Devenski was next up and although he struggled with his command, the defense behind him allowed for the Mets to escape the seventh still up a run. Then came the eighth inning, and the decision of the game for Mendoza. The second-year skipper called on closer Edwin Diaz to pitch to the Royals lineup in the eighth. "That wasn't the original plan there. Threw him out there in the eighth because of what was coming up for them," Mendoza explained. "I thought that was the game right there and I was going to figure out the ninth." Advertisement In the eighth, the Royals were sending Jonathan India, Witt Jr, and Vinnie Pasquantino, the top of Kansas City's order. Diaz would get India to line out to Brandon Nimmo, but after Witt Jr. worked a walk, the Mets defense, and a big of good fortune, lifted Diaz and the Mets out of the inning. Witt Jr. attempted to steal second and looked to have successfully done so. The Mets dugout challenged the call and the MLB Replay Center saw it in New York's favor. Diaz would get Pasquantino swinging to end the eighth and a 1-2-3 ninth -- aided by a great Tyrone Taylor catch in right-center field -- ended the game, and Diaz's six-out save. Advertisement "Because of the caught stealing and he was pitch efficient," Mendoza said. "We got the All-Star coming up here, he's going to get a break. If there was a time this time of the year where we need him to go multiple, this is the time." Mendoza said he checked with Diaz in between innings and there was "no hesitation," and he was good to pitch the ninth. It was Diaz's fourth appearance of one-plus innings this season, the first since July 2. "I didn't make many pitches in the first inning so that was a big plus for me," Diaz said of the decision. "I knew I was going to be fresh for the second one." The Mets bullpen combined to pitch four scoreless innings without allowing a hit and just walking two batters. It also helped the Mets win their series against the Royals and have a chance to sweep the series on Sunday before the All-Star break. Advertisement It's a break that Diaz will get to enjoy a bit as he'll head to Atlanta with Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso and David Peterson to play in the All-Star Game. And Sunday showed why Diaz was selected for the Midsummer Classic. Since April 22, Diaz has allowed juse one earned run. In that span, he's pitched 28.1 innings and allowed 13 hits, two runs (one earned) and seven walks while striking out 40 batters. He's also notched 13 saves in that time. "[The first half was] Great. Didn't start really good, but I find a way to pitch better," Diaz said of his season so far. "Keep throwing the ball how I'm throwing it the last two months has been great. Being on the mound to help this team win makes me feel happy. Whenever I have a chance to be on the mound, I just want to win. That's what I'm doing now. I'm really glad about my first half."
Yahoo
09-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Mets Morning News for July 7, 2025
Meet the Mets For a game that featured Chris Devenski starting, Zach Pop getting into the fray, and Brandon Waddell up against Max Fried, a 6-4 loss isn't the worst of all possible outcomes. Choose your recap: Amazin' Avenue, Faith and Fear in Flushing, NY Post, Daily News, Newsday. Advertisement Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso were named as reserves for the National League All Stars while Juan Soto found himself on the wrong side of early voting and the every team gets a player rule. This world is headed for a disaster of biblical proportions. Human sacrifice, cats and dogs living together, Pete Alonso opting out of the Home Run Derby! MASS HYSTERIA! With another successful and unremarkable rehab start under his belt, the Mets expect to have Kodai Senga back before the All Stars head to Atlanta. In other rehab news, all is well with Jesse Winker and a return to the majors on Tuesday wouldn't be a shock. Advertisement Starling Marte's knee flared up during a rare game playing in the field, but he's pretty unconcerned about the whole thing, for what it's worth. Carlos Mendoza got to let some anger out of himself as he did some light screaming at home plate umpire John Bacon in the ninth inning. Around the National League East The Washington Nationals fired manager Davey Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo rather than picking up their options for 2026. Shortly before that news, the Nationals lost in Shinnosuke Ogasawara's debut to Garrett Crochet and the Red Sox, 6-4. Zack Wheeler is really trying to finally get that Cy Young Award, going the full nine innings and striking out 12 Reds in a 3-1 win for the Phillies. Advertisement Brandon Woodruff made his first start in nearly two years and got the win over the formerly-surging Marlins. Behind a 4-4 performance from Jackson Holliday, the Braves were swept in a 2-1 contest at the hands of the Orioles. Around Major League Baseball Major League Baseball revealed the full National and American League rosters for next Tuesday's game in Atlanta with some injury and workload replacements still to come. For the third time since adopting the new rule, Rob Manfred selected a Legacy All Star in the form of Clayton Kershaw. Bryan Reynolds' no-trade list was revealed and it's made up of a trio of California teams, the Blue Jays, and both New York teams. Advertisement The Astros swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles for the first time since Houston was still in the National League and George W. Bush was president. Toronto's suddenly unstoppable Blue Jays pulled another win out of their hat and extended the winning streak that vaulted them into first place to eight games. Both the Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees are said to be looking very strongly at the services of Eugenio Suarez if the Diamondbacks fall way out of things. With four of their catchers going on the injured list in the past two weeks, the Orioles decided to go external this time and traded some bonus pool money to the Yankees for Alex Jackson. Advertisement Past the midway point of the season and nearly beyond the All Star Game, Yu Darvish is finally making his season debut for the Padres. Villainous Rhys Hoskins sprained his left thumb and is making his way to the injured list. This Date in Mets History On this date in 1964, Shea Stadium hosted its first and only All Star Game. More from
