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Blue Jays and Mets Clash: A Late Inning Surge at Rogers Centre

In a recent face-off at the Rogers Centre, the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Mets showcased their skills in a game that saw the visiting team, the Mets, coming out on top with a 6-2 victory. This outcome brings the Blue Jays' season record to 69-78, while the Mets improved theirs to 80-66. The game was marked by a dramatic ninth inning where the Mets scored all six of their runs.


Sep 11, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Will Wagner (7) throws a ball during batting practice wearing a City of New York Fire Department baseball cap before a game against the New York Mets at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Blue Jays' Efforts


The Blue Jays demonstrated resilience throughout the match, accumulating six hits and two runs against their opponents. Despite their efforts, it was not enough to secure a win. Addison Barger stood out for his performance with an impressive batting average of 1.000, contributing significantly with one run batted in (RBI) and maintaining an on-base percentage (OBP) of 1.0 alongside an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of 2.0.


Ernie Clement also made notable contributions with a batting average of .500 and an OPS of 1.0, showcasing his ability to get on base effectively during critical moments of the game. On defense, William Wagner maintained perfect fielding with a fielding percentage (FPCT) of 1.0.


Sep 11, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger (47) throws a ball to first base during batting practice wearing a City of New York Fire Department baseball cap before a game against the New York Mets at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Mets' Ninth-Inning Rally


The New York Mets remained scoreless until they unleashed their potential in the ninth inning by scoring six runs off four hits against Toronto's bullpen which struggled significantly during this phase; Chad Green faced particular challenges as reflected by his ERA soaring to 54.0 after this game.


Looking Ahead


The Toronto Blue Jays are set to host another exciting matchup against the St Louis Cardinals at Rogers Centre in Toronto on September 13th at 7:07 PM EDT. Fans eager not to miss any action can catch this upcoming game broadcasted live on SNET.


Sep 11, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays third base Luis De Los Santos (20) fields a ball during batting practice wearing a City of New York Fire Department baseball cap before a game against the New York Mets at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

This encounter promises another opportunity for Blue Jays fans to support their team as they aim for success in front of their home crowd.

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