Overview
- Texas erupted for six two-out runs in the first inning, chasing rookie Jonah Tong after two outs with three walks and six runs allowed.
- Jacob deGrom worked seven innings of four-hit, three-run ball, retiring his final 15 batters in his first start at Citi Field since leaving the Mets.
- Francisco Álvarez homered and Juan Soto and Pete Alonso added sacrifice flies for all of New York’s scoring in an 8-3 loss.
- The Mets’ prolonged offensive inconsistency showed again after a recent stretch of 29 straight plate-appearance outs noted entering the second inning.
- The Rangers have won five straight and 15 of 19 despite injuries to key hitters, tightening their AL playoff chase, with Patrick Corbin vs. Brandon Sproat scheduled next.