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Meet the Mess! Mets Outfield Boots It Around as Toronto’s Springer Scores Little League Homer
George Springer’s first triple of the season came on a first-inning misplay, and the Blue Jays snapped a six-game skid.
- On Monday, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Mets 2-1 after designated hitter George Springer scored on a first-inning triple and fielding error, creating a "Little League" home run.
- Mets outfielders Juan Soto and A.J. Ewing misplayed Springer's line drive to left field; Soto fanned on the ball while Ewing dropped it backing up the play, allowing the run to score.
- Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage held the Mets to one run on three hits over 6 2/3 innings, while Mets starter Sean Manaea allowed two earned runs over 5 2/3 innings.
- Interim Mets manager Andy Green noted the frequent fielding mishaps in Toronto, as the team fell to 35-50 on the season, continuing a messy first half for the last-place club.
- Bichette received multiple standing ovations during his return to Rogers Centre on Monday, while Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman will face Mets right-hander Nolan McLean in Tuesday's game.
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Meet the Mess! Mets outfield boots it around as Toronto’s Springer scores Little League homer
TORONTO (AP) — The first half of the season has been a messy one for the last-place New York Mets. Now, even the routine plays aren’t routine. Toronto designated hitter George Springer rounded the bases on a Little League home run against the Mets on Monday night when New York star left fielder Juan Soto misplayed a sinking line drive and center fielder A.J. Ewing flubbed the throw backing up the play. Springer led off the bottom of the first by…
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Chronicle OnlineGeorge Springer and Blue Jays capitalize on Mets' mistakes in 2-1 win to snap 6-game skid
George Springer capitalized on two miscues to circle the bases with a Little League homer, Trey Yesavage pitched into the seventh inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the bumbling New York Mets 2-1, snapping a six-game losing streak. Francisco…
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