Astros 10 Mets 5 (Citi Field, Flushing, NY)
Mets record: 40-41
Mets streak: Lost 2
WP - Taylor Scott (4-2)
LP - Matt Festa (0-1)
L10 6-4
Seat on the Korner: YAINER DIAZ
We select the star of the game and virtually invite him to a Seat on the Korner, just as Ralph Kiner used to do for his studio postgame show on WOR-channel 9 broadcasts in the early decades of the Mets.
Yainer Diaz earns a well-deserved seat on the Korner for his stellar performance, going three for five in the game. He contributed significantly to the Astros' offense with a run scored and his 41st RBI of the season. Diaz's consistency at the plate and ability to drive in runs have been crucial for the team, making him a standout player in this matchup. His efforts not only highlighted his individual talent but also played a key role in the Astros' overall success in the game.
Need to Know
Prior to today's game, the Mets announced the following roster moves - RHP Tylor Megill and LHP Danny Young were optioned to Triple-A Syracuse following yesterday's game...The Mets selected the contracts of LHP Tyler Jay (#74) and RHP Matt Festa (#73) from Triple-A Syracuse...To make room on the roster, LHP Brooks Raley was transferred to the 60-Day IL and OF Duke Ellis was designated for assignment..
Today's game concluded June with a matchup between the two clubs boasting the best records for the month. The Astros end the month with a 17-8 record (.680), the Mets' end with an impressive 16-8 mark (.666) in June.
The Mets got doubles from Mark Vientos, Pete Alonso, and Brandon Nimmo extending their streak of games with at least one double to 27. This marks the third-longest streak in franchise history, with New York recording 63 doubles during this span. The last time the team had a longer streak was a franchise-record 36 games from May 7 to June 14, 2012. Currently, the Mets are tied for third in the National League in doubles.
With Brandon Nimmo's game-tying home run in the seventh inning, the Mets have now homered in 13 straight games, hitting 29 home runs in that span. This is their longest streak of the season. The last time the Mets had a longer streak was a 15-game run from May 16 to June 1, 2023, which was the second-longest in franchise history. The Mets' record is a 21-game streak from July 16 to August 5, 1996. This year, the Mets have hit 102 home runs, the fourth-most in the major leagues.
Luis Severino continues to pitch well at home. With today's no-decision, he has a 3-1 record with a 2.81 ERA (17 ER/54.1 IP) in nine starts at home this year, along with 20 walks and 38 strikeouts.
The Mets are in a stretch of five straight games against the American League...They are 3-2 in that span...They are 8-12 in Interleague Play this year...Last year introduced the new schedule format which had New York playing a total of 46 Interleague games in 2023, more than double their previous high for a single season (20)...The Mets went 19- 27 against the American League...Overall, New York owns a 262-265 record in Interleague play.
The Astros have won 11 of their last 13 games vs. the Mets, dating back to 2017...the Astros have taken advantage of the home-field advantage in that stretch as eight of those 12 games have been at Minute Maid Park.
Jose Altuve got ejected for only second time in his career after arguing that he fouled a ball off his foot.
Turning Point
The turning point of the game came in the top of the 11th inning,as the Astros surged ahead with a series of hits. Yainer Diaz singled, advancing Alex Bregman to third and Yordan Alvarez to second. Jake Meyers then singled, scoring Bregman and putting Houston ahead 6-5
Three Keys
Torrens' Torrential Arm: Sinking Runners One Throw at a Time
Mets catcher Luis Torrens made a key defensive play in today's game, showcasing his exceptional arm. The Mets struggled early in the season when Francisco Alvarez was on the IL, as Tomas Nido and Omar Narváez had trouble throwing out runners at an alarming rate. Since joining the team, Torrens has thrown out 6 of 8 would-be base stealers. Both were huge outs first in the top of the ninth after Jon Singleton singled, speedy Joey Loperfido came in to pinch run. When he attempted to steal second to get into scoring position, Torrens gunned him down with a perfect throw to second baseman Jeff McNeil. One inning later after Chas McCormick drove in the go ahead run, he tried to steal to get into scoring position, once again Torrens cut him down.
Houserwarming Party: Adrian Continues to Shine Out of the Pen.
After earning his first career save on Wednesday night by tossing 3.0 innings, allowing two hits, one walk, and striking out three, Adrian Houser was called upon by manager Carlos Mendoza to keep the Astros off the board. This was his 11th appearance as a reliever this year, where he holds a 1-0 record with a save and a 1.35 ERA (4 ER/26.2 IP), with nine walks and 16 strikeouts. In 42 career appearances as a reliever, Houser is 6-0 with a 1.63 ERA (16 ER/88.0 IP), along with 34 walks and 69 strikeouts.
Not Worth the Wait
After a 2 hour and 47 minute rain delay, the Mets failed to score in the bottom of the ninth, sending the game into extra innings, In the 10th inning, the Astros took a 5-4 lead when Chas McCormick singled to left field, scoring Mauricio Dubón. McCormick was then caught stealing second base, followed by Alex Bregman flying out to left fielder Brandon Nimmo. The Mets responded in the bottom of the 10th with Brandon Nimmo doubling to right field, scoring Francisco Lindor to tie the game at 5-5. After a mound visit, J.D. Martinez failed to move Nimmo to third as he struck out swinging, and Pete Alonso was intentionally walked. Harrison Bader grounded out, advancing Nimmo and Alonso, but Mark Vientos grounded out to end the inning stranding the winning run at third.
In the top of the 11th, the Astros surged ahead with a series of hits. Yainer Diaz singled, advancing Alex Bregman to third and Yordan Alvarez to second. Jake Meyers then singled, scoring Bregman and putting Houston ahead 6-5. Joey Loperfido followed with a two-run single, making it 8-5. Trey Cabbage's double added two more runs, extending the lead to 10-5. Chas McCormick struck out to end the inning.
In the bottom of the 11th, with Mark Vientos starting on second base, Tyrone Taylor popped out to third baseman Alex Bregman. Luis Torrens then flew out to center fielder Jake Meyers, advancing Vientos to third. However, the inning ended with Jeff McNeil grounding out to second baseman Mauricio Dubón, sealing the Astros' 10-5 victory.