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The Mets' offense exploded for six unanswered runs as they defeated the Phillies, 6-2, on Saturday evening at Citi Field.
The win snapped the team's seven-game losing streak. It's Andy Green's first win as interim manager.
-Christian Scott, making his first start since coming off the IL, was solid, getting out of trouble in the first and pitching two scoreless innings. But Bryce Harper took Scott the other way for a two-run shot, the slugger's 43rd career blast against the Mets, in the third inning to put Philadelphia ahead.
That would be the only mistake the young right-hander made as he pitched into the fifth, but after a one-out walk, Green decided to pull Scott at 82 pitches. Scott allowed just the two runs on three hits and two walks, while striking out six.
-The Mets offense was mired in futility for the first five innings, but they awoke in the sixth. Back-to-back one-out singles from Juan Soto and Bo Bichette set it up for Francisco Lindor. The shortstop lined a triple down the first base line to tie the game at 2-2. After Jared Young and Mark Vientos walked to load the bases, A.J. Ewing jumped on the first pitch and hit a single through the drawn-in infield to push across two more runs.
Soto added on in the seventh with a triple that scored Carson Benge. Bichette brought in Soto with a sac fly.
Soto, Bichette and Lindor -- the Mets' No. 2-4 hitters -- went 4-for-9 with four RBI.
-In relief of Scott, the Mets bullpen did its job. The Mets used four relievers to get the final 14 outs. Here's how it broke down...
Weaver extended his scoreless innings streak to 23 straight.
The youngster's two-run single broke the tie and set the Mets up for the win.
The Mets and Phillies complete their three-game set on Sunday afternoon. First pitch is set for 1:40 p.m.
The Mets have yet to announce a starter, while Philadelphia will have Jesus Luzardo (6-4, 4.39 ERA) take the mound.
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The win snapped the team's seven-game losing streak. It's Andy Green's first win as interim manager.
Here are the takeaways...
-Christian Scott, making his first start since coming off the IL, was solid, getting out of trouble in the first and pitching two scoreless innings. But Bryce Harper took Scott the other way for a two-run shot, the slugger's 43rd career blast against the Mets, in the third inning to put Philadelphia ahead.
That would be the only mistake the young right-hander made as he pitched into the fifth, but after a one-out walk, Green decided to pull Scott at 82 pitches. Scott allowed just the two runs on three hits and two walks, while striking out six.
-The Mets offense was mired in futility for the first five innings, but they awoke in the sixth. Back-to-back one-out singles from Juan Soto and Bo Bichette set it up for Francisco Lindor. The shortstop lined a triple down the first base line to tie the game at 2-2. After Jared Young and Mark Vientos walked to load the bases, A.J. Ewing jumped on the first pitch and hit a single through the drawn-in infield to push across two more runs.
Soto added on in the seventh with a triple that scored Carson Benge. Bichette brought in Soto with a sac fly.
Soto, Bichette and Lindor -- the Mets' No. 2-4 hitters -- went 4-for-9 with four RBI.
-In relief of Scott, the Mets bullpen did its job. The Mets used four relievers to get the final 14 outs. Here's how it broke down...
- A.J. Minter: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 1 K
- Huascar Brazoban: 1.0 IP, 1 H
- Luke Weaver: 1.0 IP, 2 K
- Devin Williams: 1.0 IP, 1 BB, 1 K
Weaver extended his scoreless innings streak to 23 straight.
Game MVP: A.J. Ewing
The youngster's two-run single broke the tie and set the Mets up for the win.
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What's next
The Mets and Phillies complete their three-game set on Sunday afternoon. First pitch is set for 1:40 p.m.
The Mets have yet to announce a starter, while Philadelphia will have Jesus Luzardo (6-4, 4.39 ERA) take the mound.
Continue reading...
