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Jesse Winker blasted a grand slam in the first inning and the Mets didn’t look back in their 8-3 win over the Red Sox to finish off the sweep. Tylor Megill got the start and let Boston get back in it when he gave up three runs in four innings. The bullpen in relief of Megill locked it down and held the slim lead until the Mets broke it open the eighth. They scored four runs in the inning, three of which came on bases loaded walks. Even with the big lead, Edwin Díaz entered in the ninth and easily shut the door to give the Mets their seventh consecutive win.
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Francisco Lindor picked up another two hits in the Mets’ win and his value to the team could be just enough to win him the MVP over Shohei Ohtani and his historic season.
The MVP candidate is leading the way both on and off the field as the Mets fight for a playoff spot.
Lindor and Boston manager Alex Cora share a close relationship going back to when Lindor was in elementary school in Puerto Rico, and the manager is very proud of the shortstop.
Kodai Senga threw a bullpen session as he works to return from injury before the season ends.
The Mets rotation has been one of the best in baseball since July with David Peterson serving as their ace.
Jeff McNeil recently returned home to a big leak and was in need of an emergency plumber and there are things you can do if you ever find yourself in a similar situation.
Around the National League East
The Braves defeated the Rockies 5-2 to stay a half game ahead of the Mets for the final Wild Card.
The Marlins walked-off the Nationals 4-3 in extra innings.
Kyle Schwarber helped power the Phillies to a 4-2 win over the Blue Jays.
Around Major League Baseball
Shōta Imanaga and two Chicago relievers combined to throw a no-hitter against the Pirates.
The White Sox finally won a game by defeating the Orioles 8-1 to end a 12-game losing streak.
After his closer’s latest implosion, Aaron Boone said the Yankees will go with a closer-by-committee rotation down the stretch.
The Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager on the 15-day IL with a hip injury.
With just a month left in the season, which team’s playoff chances have fallen the furthest since the Trade Deadline?
This Date in Mets History
On this date in 1965, Ron Swaboda signed with the Mets.
