Pete Alonso celebrated a significant achievement by hitting his 250th career home run as the New York Mets triumphed over the San Francisco Giants with a score of 12-6, ending a four-game losing streak. Alonso’s impressive 427-foot three-run homer in the first inning brought him closer to Darryl Strawberry’s franchise record.
Despite the Mets taking an early lead, the Giants quickly responded, scoring four consecutive runs. However, the Mets’ offense surged forward with contributions from Brandon Nimmo, who drove in three runs, and Francisco Lindor, who notched four RBIs. Key hits from Nimmo and Lindor in the fourth and sixth innings helped secure the Mets’ advantage, with Lindor further extending the lead in the seventh with a two-run double.
Reed Garrett was a standout in relief, retiring all four batters he faced, while Tyler Rogers, making his Mets debut after joining the team from San Francisco, allowed just one hit in his inning of work. Right-hander Kodai Senga faced challenges, giving up four runs over four innings and maintaining a 6.19 ERA across his last four starts.
For the Giants, former Mets player Dominic Smith and Willy Adames each contributed with two-run homers, while Grant McCray added a run-scoring single. Kai-Wei Teng, making his major league debut, unfortunately struggled, surrendering five runs in just over three innings.
A pivotal moment in the game occurred in the fifth inning when Lindor’s clever bunt allowed Brett Baty to score due to a rare defensive oversight by the Giants.
Looking forward, the Mets are set to conclude their weekend series against the Giants with pitcher Frankie Montas scheduled to start on Sunday.
This game served as a much-needed boost for the Mets, showcasing their offensive power and resilience. With key players hitting their stride, there is optimism for the Mets as they contend in the NL East, currently holding a half-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies.