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Semien Hits Tiebreaking HR Against Old Team and Baty Adds Pinch-Hit Slam as Mets Beat Rangers 7-2
- On Wednesday, the New York Mets defeated the Texas Rangers 7-2 in Arlington, dealing a significant blow to the Rangers' playoff hopes in the middle game of their three-game series.
- The Rangers trail first-place Houston Astros by a half-game in the American League West; because the Astros won the season series 9-4, Texas must win the division outright to make the playoffs.
- Juan Soto launched his 27th home run in the third inning to give New York an early lead, while rookie Nolan McLean earned the win, allowing two runs over seven innings with a 3.16 ERA.
- Against his former team, Marcus Semien launched a 388-foot solo home run in the eighth inning off All-Star closer Jacob Latz to break a 2-2 tie and give New York a 3-2 lead.
- Brett Baty added a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth inning to seal the victory; the Mets seek a three-game sweep Thursday when Rookie LHP Zac Thornton starts the series finale.
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Marcus Semien damaged his former team's playoff hopes Wednesday night when he hit a tie-breaking solo homer in the eighth inning to help the visiting New York Mets defeat the Texas Rangers, 7-2, in the middle game of a three-game interleague series.Ran...
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C 31%
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