US EditionJuan Soto's 435-Foot Homer Lifts Mets over Royals 3-1
KANSAS CITY, JUL 11 – Mark Vientos drove in three runs with a key double as Kodai Senga returned from injury to pitch four scoreless innings, helping the Mets secure an 8-3 win, Mets said.
- On Friday at Kauffman Stadium, the Mets beat the Royals 8-3 as Kodai Senga returned with four scoreless innings and Mark Vientos hit a pivotal three-run double in the eighth.
- Facing offensive woes and with the All-Star break looming, the Mets' offense sputtered at 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position, prompting Vientos and Senga's contributions to boost morale.
- Senga threw 67 pitches with four strikeouts and two walks, then Vientos cleared the bases with a 2-2 slider off Royals closer Estevez, key in the win.
- The Mets' win boosts morale heading into the All-Star break, with Senga’s return strengthening the rotation and helping standings.
- Beyond this game, the Mets' rotation will feature five starters—Holmes, Senga, Manaea, Peterson, Montas—potentially shaping their second-half playoff contention.
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Juan Soto’s 435-foot homer lifts Mets over Royals 3-1
By MARC BOWMAN KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Juan Soto homered to lead the New York Mets past the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday. Soto’s two-run shot into the right field fountains opened the scoring in the fourth. Over his last 20 games, Soto has nine home runs and 19 RBIs. Frankie Montas (2-1) threw first-pitch strikes to 14 of 19 batters while allowing a run on four hits and striking out five. Kyle Isbel and Jonathan India opened the sixth with…
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Juan Soto's 435-foot homer lifts Mets over Royals 3-1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Juan Soto homered to lead the New York Mets past the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday.
Juan Soto, Mets stay hot with win over Royals
Frankie Montas allowed one run while pitching into the sixth inning, and Juan Soto clubbed a two-run homer, securing the New York Mets their first winning road series in more than a month with Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Kansas…
Big hits by Vientos, Lindor key Mets in win over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mark Vientos had a three-run double in the eighth inning, Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer in the ninth and the New York Mets beat the Kansas City Royals 8-3 on Friday night. Brandon Nimmo singled to open the eighth and Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto walked to load the bases against Steven Cruz (2-1). Carlos Estévez entered to strike out Pete Alonso before Vientos cleared the bases for a 4-3 lead. Lindor added his 19th h…
Mark Vientos hits go-ahead double to help Mets beat Royals in Kodai Senga’s return
KANSAS CITY — Just when it looked like the Mets’ offense had run dry, a scuffling hitter came through when his team needed it the most. Mark Vientos hit a go-ahead three-run double off closer Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez in the top of the eighth inning Friday night at Kauffman Stadium, helping the Mets to a 7-3 win in the series opener. It was a hit he badly needed. “It was huge for us and it was huge for him too,” said manager Carlo…
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