US EditionMets visit the Royals to start 3-game series
WYANDOTTE COUNTY, KANSAS, JUL 11 – Mark Vientos' three-run double and Kodai Senga's strong return from injury helped the Mets score five runs in the eighth inning to secure an 8-3 comeback win, ending a two-game skid.
- The New York Mets played the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Friday night to start a three-game series.
- The Mets entered the series after losing three of four games while the Royals came off four consecutive wins and were fighting near the AL Wild-Card race.
- Kodai Senga returned from the injured list to pitch four shutout innings with an ERA reduced to 1.39, while Mark Vientos broke a 13-game RBI drought with a three-run double that helped the Mets win 8-3.
- Bobby Witt Jr. provided power for the Royals with 13 home runs and 52 RBIs this season, and Mets general manager J.J. Picollo stated, "It's very clear where we need to get better," emphasizing patience amid the team's challenges.
- The Mets snapped a two-game skid in a game that highlights their pitching strength despite recent struggles, while the Royals remain contenders deciding whether to buy or sell before the July 31 trade deadline.
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Mark Vientos, Francisco Lindor rally Mets past Royals
Mark Vientos laced a go-ahead, three-run double in the eighth inning, Francisco Lindor added a three-run insurance homer in the ninth and the visiting New York Mets cooled off the Kansas City Royals with Friday night's 8-3 victory.
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Mets visit the Royals to start 3-game series
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Carlos Mendoza on Mets' comeback 8-3 victory against the Royals
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza reflected on the team's successful 8-3 comeback victory against the Kansas City Royals, highlighting Mark Vientos' key performance in the eighth inning. He praised the efforts of starting pitcher Kodai Senga, noting he was "really good" in his brief return from the injured list. This victory marks a positive moment for the Mets as they look to build off this momentum. By the Numbers The Mets scored 5 runs in the eight…
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