The New York Mets returned home on Friday and continued their winning ways, defeating the Chicago Cubs 7-2 at Citi Field. The team’s strong performance was led by right-hander Clay Holmes, who allowed just one run over six innings, lowering his ERA to 2.74 through eight starts.
Key Highlights
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Offensive Performance: The Mets’ offense was a key factor in the win, crushing Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon for six runs (five earned) in just four innings.
- Francisco Lindor started things off with his fourth leadoff homer of the season, hitting a ball from the left side on an 0-2 four-seam fastball from Taillon.
- Brett Baty followed with an opposite-field homer in the bottom of the second inning, marking his second overall and first since being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.
- Jeff McNeil added his second home run of the season, extending the lead to 3-0 for New York.
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Third Inning Action: The Mets loaded the bases with one out in the third inning after a walk and two infield singles.
- Luis Angel Acuña attempted an inning-ending double play but instead stepped on second base for a force-out. Shortstop Dansby Swanson threw high to first, allowing Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Alvarez to score, making it 5-0.
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Cubs’ Response:
- Kyle Tucker’s tenth homer of the season put the Cubs within three games of NL wild card leader Atlanta, but it was not enough to get them back into contention.
- The only other run for the Cubs came from Michael Bustin’s ninth-inning single, as José Butto struggled against Taillon’s bullpen, leading to his fourth straight loss at Citi Field.
Player Contributions
In addition to Holmes’ strong performance on the mound, several other players contributed significantly to this victory:
- Lindor finished with three hits, including two doubles, batting .333 (6-for-18) during this homestand, reaching base safely in all nine games played at Citi Field this month.
- Baty is now batting .273 (9-for-33) since returning from injury.
- McNeil has reached base safely every time up except once during that stretch, where he struck out against Blake Snell last week.
This win marked another successful outing for Holmes as he continues to work towards becoming more than just a setup man within the organization, despite earlier setbacks due to injuries.
Looking Ahead
Overall, it seems like these young players are starting to show signs of improvement under the guidance of experienced coaches and trainers, helping build confidence and contributing positively towards team success.
In related news, the baseball world saw the announcement of an upcoming series matchup between the Yankees and Red Sox, scheduled for next weekend. This highly anticipated matchup will feature Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge facing off against Chris Sale and Rafael Devers, generating excitement among fans as they look forward to seeing how things play out. Stay tuned for further updates!
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