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Reuters
2 days ago
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Mets enjoying contributions from younger players ahead of finale vs. Angels
July 23 - Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez and Ronny Mauricio have spent the last two games providing evidence the New York Mets might not need to look outside the organization for difference-making offensive players prior to the July 31 trade deadline. For the Los Angeles Angels, back-to-back losses might be nudging them toward seller status. The Mets will look to complete a sweep on Wednesday afternoon when they host the Angels in the finale of a three-game interleague series. Sean Manaea (0-1, 2.45 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against fellow left-hander Brock Burke (4-1, 3.38), who will serve as an opener in a bullpen game for the Angels. Alvarez hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning and Mauricio scored the go-ahead run two batters later in New York's 3-2 victory on Tuesday. The Mets have trailed in each of their three consecutive wins and have been sparked by Baty, Alvarez and Mauricio in both victories over the Angels. All three players are 25 years of age or younger. In Monday's 7-5 win, Baty hit the two-run homer to begin a comeback from a four-run deficit. He also drew a leadoff walk in the eighth, went to third on Alvarez's double and scored when the Angels misplayed Mauricio's grounder to third. The Mets trailed 2-0 with two outs in the fifth inning on Tuesday before Baty doubled and trotted home on Alvarez's homer to left. Mauricio followed with a single, stole second and scored on Brandon Nimmo's single. The contributions from the youngsters especially are valuable for the Mets, who have scored just 126 runs since June 13 -- tied for the third-fewest in baseball in that span -- while going 13-20. "All of those guys, they're a big part of this team," said Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, who also mentioned fellow young fielders Luisangel Acuna and Mark Vientos. "And we're going to need all of them." Interim Angels manager Ray Montgomery acknowledged last weekend that the team could force management to make additions at the deadline. "If we win more games, obviously there's a propensity to do more," Montgomery said during a series against the Philadelphia Phillies. But the losses to the Mets dropped the Angels to 49-52, though they remain four games behind the Boston Red Sox in the race for the final American League wild-card spot. However, the Angels have a run differential of negative-62, the seventh-worst in the majors ahead of only the last-place teams in every division. Los Angeles squandered numerous opportunities Tuesday. Nolan Schanuel had four hits but was thrown out at home trying to score on Mike Trout's one-out single in the first inning. The Angels stranded 10 runners -- including two in the ninth when Trout hit a game-ending pop-out to first baseman Pete Alonso. "He's obviously the guy you want in that situation there," Montgomery said. "He didn't get it done. He was upset about that, but I'll take my chances with him in that situation." Manaea didn't factor into the decision in his most recent start last Friday after he allowed one run on one hit over four innings as the Mets fell to the Cincinnati Reds, 8-4. Manaea is 3-4 with a 4.11 ERA in 14 career games (13 starts) against the Angels. Burke, who will be making his first start of the season, got the final two outs of Monday's game. He is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA in three relief appearances against the Mets. --Field Level Media
New York Post
2 days ago
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- New York Post
Mets' young trio provides necessary spark in another win over Angels
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free In 2022, MLB Pipeline tabbed the Mets' three best prospects as Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty and Ronny Mauricio, who along with Mark Vientos broke into the majors around the same time. Francisco Lindor coined the group the 'Baby Mets.' A few years later — after demotions, inconsistencies, injuries and flashes — they sure look grown up. Advertisement Bottles gone and bats looking ready to break out, the Mets' young trio were at the center of their one big, three-run inning that became the only offense they needed in a 3-2 victory over the Angels in front of a sellout crowd of 43,055 at Citi Field on Tuesday. The Mets (58-44) have won three straight after losing three straight and claimed the series before Wednesday's finale. 4 Francisco Alvarez celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of the Mets' 3-2 home win over the Angels on July 22, 2025. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Advertisement Frankie Montas was decent in letting up two runs in 5 ²/₃ innings — though recording 17 outs nearly qualifies as a marathon for this Mets rotation. Three relievers — highlighted by excellence from once-again-Met Rico Garcia and clutch work from Ryne Stanek, who induced a game-ending pop-out from Mike Trout with the potential tying run on second — were better in covering 3 ¹/₃ scoreless innings. Best for the Mets was the group of friends who have overcome a well-publicized option (in Alvarez's case), a roller-coaster ride that has included plenty of frustrations (in Baty's case) and a torn ACL (in Mauricio's case). 4 Ronny Mauricio reacts after he hits a single in the fifth inning. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Advertisement 4 Brett Baty smiles after recording an out in the eighth inning of the Mets' win over the Angels. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST The Mets entered the fifth inning down two runs before the trio went to work. With two outs, Baty — looking more comfortable by the day and who received a vote of confidence from David Stearns on Monday — slugged a double that reached the wall in right-center. Alvarez — summoned Monday after a torrid stretch at Triple-A Syracuse — continued looking like the Alvarez of old in working a deep at-bat before getting a seventh-pitch fastball that was thrown down the middle. Alvarez hammered it over the left-field wall for a two-run homer that tied the game. As if the might were not evident enough, Alvarez flexed his right bicep as he came around third base. Advertisement CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS Mauricio — whose progress also was highlighted by Stearns — then stroked a single and easily stole second base. A two-out hit from Brandon Nimmo drove in what became the game-winning run. A day after coming back from a four-run hole, the Mets completed another comeback because their bullpen was untouched. 4 Frankie Montas reacts as he walks back to the dugout after he is pulled from the game by Carlos Mendoza in the sixth inning of the Mets' win over the Angels. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Garcia — who had been DFA'd by the Mets on July 11, signed with the Yankees July 14, pitched with the Yankees on Friday, was DFA'd by the Yankees on Saturday and was reclaimed by the Mets on Monday — recorded three large outs, including a strikeout of Trout. Reed Garrett followed without allowing a run and Stanek recorded his third save of the season, Edwin Díaz unavailable on what would have been a third straight day of work.
Reuters
2 days ago
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- Reuters
Three-run fifth inning carries Mets to win over Angels
July 23 - Francisco Alvarez hit a game-tying two-run homer in the fifth inning and Brandon Nimmo delivered an RBI single two batters later as the host New York Mets earned another comeback win, edging the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Tuesday. The Mets have won three straight, all in come-from-behind fashion, and they will shoot for a sweep of the three-game interleague series on Wednesday. The Angels lost for the third time in four games. Los Angeles' Jorge Soler homered in the second inning off Frankie Montas (3-1). Nolan Schanuel's RBI double down the first base line in the fifth gave the Angels a 2-0 lead before the Mets mounted a two-out rally against Kyle Hendricks (5-7) in the bottom of the frame. Brett Baty doubled and Alvarez, playing his second game since being promoted from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, followed seven pitches later with a homer to left. It was Alvarez's fourth round-tripper of the season and first at home. Ronny Mauricio singled on Hendricks' next pitch, stole second and scored on Nimmo's hit. The rally put Montas in line for the win. The right-hander, who made his fifth start after missing most of the first half due to a lat injury, gave up the two runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out six over 5 2/3 innings. New York relievers Rico Garcia and Reed Garrett combined for 2 1/3 innings of one-hit ball. Ryne Stanek gave up singles to Logan O'Hoppe and Schanuel in the ninth before closing out his third save -- and his second in the past three games -- by getting Mike Trout to pop out to first baseman Pete Alonso. Schanuel finished with a career-high four hits. He entered Tuesday with 17 three-hit games. O'Hoppe went 3-for-4 while Luis Rengifo, batting behind O'Hoppe in the ninth spot, finished 2-for-5. Hendricks allowed the three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out two in 4 2/3 innings. He retired 13 of the first 15 batters he faced before Baty's double. --Field Level Media
Al Arabiya
2 days ago
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- Al Arabiya
Alvarez's Homer Helps Mets Come Back to Beat Angels Again, 3-2
NEW YORK (AP) – Francisco Alvarez hit a tying homer in his second game back from the minors, and Ryne Stanek retired Mike Trout with two runners aboard for the final out as the New York Mets rallied to beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Tuesday night. Brandon Nimmo capped a three-run fifth inning with a go-ahead single, and Frankie Montas (3-1) won his third straight start. Juan Soto threw out a runner at home plate from right field in the first, denying Trout his 999th career RBI. After overcoming a four-run deficit in Monday night's series opener, New York won its third in a row. Nolan Schanuel had a career-high four hits for the Angels, including an RBI double. Jorge Soler launched a solo homer, and Logan O'Hoppe finished with three hits. Angels starter Kyle Hendricks (5-7) allowed only a pop-fly single through 4 2/3 innings before unraveling as the Mets banged out four consecutive hits. Brett Baty doubled before Alvarez connected for his fourth homer this season and first at Citi Field. Ronny Mauricio singled, stole second, and scored on Nimmo's single to give New York a 3-2 lead. Rico Garcia and Reed Garrett combined for 2 1/3 scoreless innings in relief before Stanek worked the ninth for his third save. With star closer Edwin Díaz receiving a rest, Stanek got Trout on a weak popup to first base to end it. Montas settled in after a rocky start and walked off the mound to a warm ovation after 5 2/3 innings. He permitted two runs and eight hits, striking out six. Key moment: After a run-scoring double by Schanuel put the Angels ahead 2-0 in the fifth, they had runners at second and third with one out. Montas whiffed Trout, walked cleanup hitter Taylor Ward to load the bases, and retired Jo Adell on a deep fly to center, ending the inning. Key stats: Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 0 for 4 with two strikeouts and is hitless in his last 30 at-bats – the longest drought of his career. He went 0 for 27 late in the 2016 season with Cleveland. ... Soto set a career high with his 13th stolen base. Up next: Mets LHP Sean Manaea (0-1 2.45 ERA) pitches in a Wednesday matinee. Los Angeles had not announced a scheduled starter and might go with a bullpen game.
CBS News
2 days ago
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- CBS News
Alvarez's homer helps Mets come back to beat Angels again, 3-2
Francisco Alvarez hit a tying homer in his second game back from the minors and Ryne Stanek retired Mike Trout with two runners aboard for the final out as the New York Mets rallied to beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Tuesday night. Brandon Nimmo capped a three-run fifth inning with a go-ahead single, and Frankie Montas (3-1) won his third straight start. Juan Soto threw out a runner at home plate from right field in the first, denying Trout his 999th career RBI. After overcoming a four-run deficit in Monday night's series opener, New York won its third in a row. Nolan Schanuel had a career-high four hits for the Angels, including an RBI double. Jorge Soler launched a solo homer, and Logan O'Hoppe finished with three hits. Angels starter Kyle Hendricks (5-7) allowed only a pop-fly single through 4 2/3 innings before unraveling as the Mets banged out four consecutive hits. Brett Baty doubled before Alvarez connected for his fourth homer this season and first at Citi Field. Ronny Mauricio singled, stole second and scored on Nimmo's single to give New York a 3-2 lead. Rico Garcia and Reed Garrett combined for 2 1/3 scoreless innings in relief before Stanek worked the ninth for his third save. With star closer Edwin Díaz receiving a rest, Stanek got Trout on a weak popup to first base to end it. Montas settled in after a rocky start and walked off the mound to a warm ovation after 5 2/3 innings. He permitted two runs and eight hits, striking out six. After a run-scoring double by Schanuel put the Angels ahead 2-0 in the fifth, they had runners at second and third with one out. Montas whiffed Trout, walked cleanup hitter Taylor Ward to load the bases and retired Jo Adell on a deep fly to center, ending the inning. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 0 for 4 with two strikeouts and is hitless in his last 30 at-bats — the longest drought of his career. He went 0 for 27 late in the 2016 season with Cleveland. ... Soto set a career high with his 13th stolen base. Mets LHP Sean Manaea (0-1, 2.45 ERA) pitches in a Wednesday matinee. Los Angeles had not announced a scheduled starter and might go with a bullpen game.
