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Al Arabiya
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Soto and Nimmo Lead Power Surge as Mets Hit 7 Solo Shots and Beat Phillies to Snap 7-Game Skid
Juan Soto and Brandon Nimmo each hit two home runs, and the New York Mets connected for seven solo shots to snap a seven-game losing streak with an 11–4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night. Francisco Lindor, Jared Young, and Francisco Alvarez also went deep for the Mets, who tied Philadelphia atop the NL East at 46–31. Lindor drove in three runs, and Soto finished with four hits and four RBIs. Alec Bohm had two hits and an RBI for the Phillies, who lost for just the second time in 10 games. Griffin Canning (7–3) pitched into the sixth inning, and relievers Huascar Brazobán, Ryne Stanek, and Chris Devenski combined to blank Philadelphia over the final three frames. The Mets went ahead in the third when Lindor led off with the first of three consecutive homers off Mick Abel (2–1). After the switch-hitter broke an 0-for-20 skid with a drive to center field, Nimmo clubbed a curveball into the seats in right before Soto made it 4–3 with the first of his two shots. New York last homered in three straight at-bats on Oct. 4, 2022. New York went up by two in the fifth when Soto hammered an 84-mph curveball from Joe Ross a projected 437 feet into the second deck in right. Canning rebounded from two straight poor outings in which he allowed 10 earned runs over 9 2/3 innings by giving up four runs and six hits in five-plus innings. Abel lasted just three innings, allowing four runs and six hits. Key moment: Nimmo's first homer, a one-out shot in the first, started the power barrage for the Mets following their recent struggles. New York had been swept in three-game series by Tampa Bay at home and at Atlanta before dropping Friday's series opener 10–2 to Philadelphia. Key stats: New York has won 28 consecutive games in which Lindor has homered, a streak that started last July 9. That's one shy of the major league record–the Brooklyn Dodgers won 29 games in a row when Carl Furillo went deep from 1951–53. The Mets have hit seven homers in a game five times–four of them at Citizens Bank Park.
CBS News
16 hours ago
- Sport
- CBS News
New York Mets hit 7 solo shots and beat Philadelphia Phillies to snap 7-game skid
Juan Soto and Brandon Nimmo each hit two home runs, and the New York Mets connected for seven solo shots to snap a seven-game losing streak with an 11-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night. Francisco Lindor, Jared Young and Francisco Alvarez also went deep for the Mets, who tied Philadelphia atop the NL East at 46-31. Lindor drove in three runs, and Soto finished with four hits and four RBIs. Alec Bohm had two hits and an RBI for the Phillies, who lost for just the second time in 10 games. Griffin Canning (7-3) pitched into the sixth inning, and relievers Huascar Brazobán, Ryne Stanek and Chris Devenski combined to blank Philadelphia over the final three frames. The Mets went ahead in the third when Lindor led off with the first of three consecutive homers off Mick Abel (2-1). After the switch-hitter broke a 0-for-20 skid with a drive to center field, Nimmo clubbed a curveball into the seats in right before Soto made it 4-3 with the first of his two shots. New York last homered in three straight at-bats on Oct. 4, 2022. New York went up by two in the fifth when Soto hammered an 84 mph curveball from Joe Ross a projected 437 feet into the second deck in right. Canning rebounded from two straight poor outings, in which he allowed 10 earned runs over 9 2/3 innings, by giving up four runs and six hits in five-plus innings. Abel lasted just three innings, allowing four runs and six hits. Key moment Nimmo's first homer, a one-out shot in the first, started the power barrage for the Mets following their recent struggles. New York had been swept in a three-game series by Tampa Bay at home and at Atlanta before dropping Friday's series opener 10-2 to Philadelphia. Key stats New York has won 28 consecutive games in which Lindor has homered, a streak that started last July 9. That's one shy of the major league record — the Brooklyn Dodgers won 29 games in a row when Carl Furillo went deep from 1951-53. The Mets have hit seven homers in a game five times — four of them at Citizens Bank Park. Up next Mets LHP David Peterson (5-2, 2.60 ERA) opposes LHP Jesús Luzardo (6-3, 4.41) in the finale of the three-game series Sunday night.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Manny Machado's solo home run (10)
Francisco Alvarez, Francisco Lindor and Paul Blackburn comment on Mets extra-inning win over Dodgers For Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, "it felt good" to deliver an RBI double in the 10th inning of a 4-3 win. His struggles have been well documented but he continues to work his way back to form. Francisco Lindor, who homered to lead off the game sees "the grinding" that Alvarez is doing and feels he's turning the corner. He called Monday night's battle "a great team win." Paul Blackburn threw five scoreless innings and after not pitching in a major league game since last August, he was just happy to be back. He even struck MVP Shohei Ohtani out twice, attributing his success to having faced him numerous times when he was with the Angels. 12:05 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
CBS News
07-06-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Mets defeat Rockies 4-2 on Francisco Lindor's pinch-hit double in 9th
Francisco Lindor had a soothing remedy for his broken right pinky toe — a go-ahead hit in the New York Mets' 4-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday. Questionable before the game, the Mets shortstop entered as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning and delivered a two-run double that put New York ahead for good in Denver. Lindor delivers big hit in Mets win in Colorado Lindor sent a cutter from reliever Zach Agnos (0-2) into right field to score Juan Soto and a sliding Pete Alonso. It was Lindor's first go-ahead, pinch-hit RBI of his career, according to the postgame notes. Alonso used a nifty slide on the play to avoid the tag and give the Mets a 4-2 lead. He also added a two-run double in the seventh on a night the Mets were 2 of 15 with runners in scoring position. Ryne Stanek (2-4) pitched out of a no-out, bases loaded jam in the eighth courtesy of an unassisted double play by Brett Baty at third and a strikeout. Edwin Díaz turned in a perfect ninth for his 14th save. New York Mets pinch-hitter Francisco Lindor gestures to the dugout after reaching second base on a double to drive in two runs off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Zach Agnos in the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 6, 2025, in Denver. David Zalubowski / AP Mickey Moniak had an RBI single in the seventh and a solo homer off Mets starter Kodai Senga in the third. The Rockies saw their three-game winning streak halted after sweeping the Marlins in Miami. Shortstop Ryan Ritter lined a triple in his major league debut. Antonio Senzatela has scuffled to get loose at times in the first this season. So the Rockies employed a new strategy — they had Ryan Rolison open the game. Senzatela took the mound in the second. He pitched four scoreless innings despite surrendering three hits and four walks. Ronny Mauricio, who filled in for Lindor at shortstop, had a double in eighth, his first hit since being called up Tuesday. Lindor playing with broken pinky toe Lindor was questionable to play at all this weekend after his right pinky toe was broken by a pitch in the first inning on Wednesday. "Once it comes to those moments, I'm just there to make something happen," Lindor explained. "Just get a good pitch, and whatever happens, happens. Don't let the moment get too big." He tuned out any pain from his toe once he stepped into the batter's box. "Something is not 100% for sure. But I'm not the only one," Lindor said. "I would say most of the guys are not 100%. So there's no excuses." Lindor said manager Carlos Mendoza asked him around the fourth or fifth inning if he might be available to hit. His response was simple. "I said, 'Yeah,'" Lindor recounted. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) hits a pinch hit 2-run double in the ninth inning during a game between the New York Mets and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 6, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Lindor's availability — pain and all — comes as no surprise to Alonso. "That's really special, having a teammate willing to put his body on the line every single day like that," said Alonso, who had a big game with his bat (a two-run double), his arm (he threw out a runner at home in the fifth) and his sliding ability (he avoided a tag at home on Lindor's double). "That's a true pro, in my opinion, and he embodies that." Lindor's pinky toe was broken by a pitch from Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin in the first inning on Wednesday. He sat out Thursday and recovered enough to pinch-hit Friday. He may even be in the lineup on Saturday. "I would like to start," Lindor said. "It's going to be up to the trainers and (Mendoza) and we are going to make a decision together. ... Hopefully tomorrow I'll wake up in a good spot." Lindor is hitting .282 with 14 homers and 38 RBIs this season. He finished runner-up to Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in the NL MVP race last season. Manaea makes rehab start In Wilmington, Delaware, Mets lefty Sean Manaea made a rehab start for High-A Brooklyn against the Blue Rocks. He threw 36 pitches — 26 strikes — over 1 2/3 innings, allowing four hits and three earned runs. Manaea, who has been sidelined all season by an oblique injury, struck out two and didn't walk a batter. The 33-year-old Manaea re-signed as a free agent with the Mets for $75 million over three years. He went 12-6 with a 3.47 ERA in 32 starts last season.
New York Times
03-06-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Mets' Paul Blackburn returns looking better than ever in win over Dodgers
For the final time Monday night, New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn pulled from his scouting report on Shohei Ohtani, memories of first-hand experience from their shared time in the same division. Judging from how Blackburn pitched to Ohtani, it's likely the prep work strongly suggested to locate cutters up and in, offer changeups low and out of the strike zone. For the third time using that formula, Blackburn retired Ohtani, who hit a routine grounder with two runners on base to end the fifth inning. Advertisement Blackburn is typically reserved and soft-spoken. But after recording the final out of the fifth inning, which concluded his outing, he slapped his glove in triumph. While walking to the dugout with his head down, he briefly shouted to himself. Given Blackburn's path, some show of emotion, even for a 31-year-old veteran, seemed only natural. After waiting nine months since his last appearance in the major leagues, Blackburn blanked the Los Angeles Dodgers for five innings in the Mets' 4-3 win. Blackburn last pitched in a major-league game on Aug. 23, 2024. In that game, he was struck by a comebacker and landed on the injured list. From there, he missed the rest of the 2024 season due to a spinal leak in his back. He did not know if he would pitch again. After surgery, however, he entered spring training as a healthy player. Then came what he said was the worst part: right knee inflammation in late March resulting in a trip to the injured list, where he stayed until Monday (along the way, he also got sick, delaying an earlier return). 'For him to be out there after so much time that he missed, unbelievable job there,' Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. Welcome back, Blackburn!@moomooApp | #LGM — New York Mets (@Mets) June 3, 2025 In line with the overall upswing of the Mets' pitching staff this season, Blackburn returned looking better than before. Despite being sidelined, Blackburn gained movement on all of his pitches. Also, he pitched smarter, and not just against Ohtani, who struck out twice against him. Blackburn leaned on his cutter, curveball and changeup. He did not throw a single four-seam fastball, a pitch he used to throw about 20 percent of the time. He didn't throw a four-seamer in his final rehab appearance, either. That is not a coincidence. The thinking for Blackburn and the Mets is, why should he mess with throwing a four-seamer, a pitch batters slugged .694 in plate appearances that ended against it last season, when his cutter is good? Advertisement Under pitching coach Jeremy Hefner's guidance, the Mets' pitching staff owns the best ERA (2.88) in MLB. They are rolling to such an extent that they didn't merely survive by plugging in a sixth starter making his season debut against the defending World Series champion — they succeeded. Blackburn, who attacked the strike zone and pitched efficiently, allowed just three hits and a walk with three strikeouts. The Mets called on Blackburn to give their starters, notably Kodai Senga, an extra day of rest while in a stretch of 10 straight games. His stay in the rotation is not expected to last longer than Monday. He is likely to slide into a long relief role. 'There's a good chance he goes back to the bullpen for now, and we'll go from there,' Mendoza said. Even after a strong first start back, the Mets don't need Blackburn in the rotation. New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns' pitching plan is working. Stearns went into last offseason with a preference on adding to his starting pitching depth. He steered away from long-term contracts, didn't last long in the most expensive aisle for pitchers during free agency. The Mets (38-22) have played all season without Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas, their two top pitching acquisitions from the winter. Montas, who has made two rehab starts, may return by the end of June and Manaea is behind him after just recently starting to face batters. Blackburn said he is willing and ready to pitch in whatever role the club needs. 'I'm not blind to the guys who are coming off the IL here soon,' Blackburn said. The downside of relying on depth in the way the Mets do is they will likely need to make roster moves for their bullpen. With six starters, even temporarily, the bullpen is down a pitcher until Blackburn is rested enough to appear in relief. After a 10-inning game on Monday, it would likely be challenging to get through the next six games before the next off day without fresh arms. The Mets are proving that the upside, at least right now, is hard to argue against. (Jason Parkhurst/Imagn Images)
