Mets Rally in Ninth for 7-2 Win Over Rangers

Decisive Finish

A four-run ninth inning capped a strong team effort, lifting the New York Mets to a 7-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday at Globe Life Field. The win improved the Mets’ record to 73-85, while the Rangers fell to 78-80.

The game remained tight through the middle frames before New York pulled away late. After trailing 2-1 entering the eighth, the Mets tied the score on a solo home run by Semien. That set the stage for the final frame, where Baty launched a pinch-hit three-run homer to right-center field, adding an insurance run that proved insurmountable for Texas.

Early Lead and Pitching Effort

New York jumped out to an early advantage in the third inning when Soto homered to right-center field, driving in Lindor to make it 2-0. The Mets added another run in the fifth on a single by Burger that scored Nimmo, followed by a groundout that allowed Burger to score again from first base, tying the game at 2-2.

Nolan McLean earned the win for New York, pitching seven innings and allowing two earned runs on three hits. He struck out five batters while walking one. Devin Williams secured the save with a perfect inning of relief, striking out one batter. Cionel Perez closed out the game with a scoreless eighth.

Rangers Struggle to Score

Cody Bradford started for Texas but could not hold the Mets’ offense. He allowed two earned runs on four hits over 4 1/3 innings. Tyler Alexander and Chase Silseth combined for 2 innings of relief, while Jacob Latz took the loss after allowing one run in 1 2/3 innings.

Jordan Montgomery and Trevor Williams each surrendered two earned runs in limited action. The Rangers’ lone run came in the fifth when Burger’s single scored Nimmo, followed by a groundout that brought Burger home from first base to tie the game at 2-2 before New York took control.

Final Notes

The game drew 30,188 fans to Globe Life Field. The three home runs of the night included Soto’s third-inning blast, Semien’s eighth-inning shot, and Baty’s decisive ninth-inning homer. The Mets’ pitching staff held Texas to just two runs despite allowing several baserunners, showcasing a balanced performance that ultimately secured the win.

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