Giants' Ninth-Inning Collapse Hands Mets Victory at Citi Field

The San Francisco Giants, now standing at 27-27, faced off against the New York Mets, who improved their record to 22-30 after a dramatic game that ended with a score of 4-3 in favor of the home team. The game took place at Citi Field and saw both teams battling it out until the final inning.

The Giants started strong with LaMonte Wade Jr. contributing significantly by scoring in the second inning. The team managed to secure another run in the third inning, bringing their total to 2 runs early on. Despite these efforts, they were unable to maintain their lead throughout the game.

San Francisco's starting pitcher delivered an impressive performance over seven innings, allowing only three hits and one unearned run while striking out eight batters. However, it was during the ninth inning that things took a turn for the worse for San Francisco.

In contrast, New York's Adrian Houser pitched effectively across his innings on the mound and secured his first win of the season. The Mets' bullpen also played a crucial role in keeping San Francisco from extending their lead further.

The pivotal moment came in the bottom of the ninth inning when Tyler Rogers was brought in as relief for San Francisco but struggled significantly. Rogers allowed four hits which resulted in three runs for New York—sealing their victory with a walk-off hit.

Throughout this intense matchup at Citi Field, both teams displayed solid defensive plays but also committed one error each which added an extra layer of tension to an already close contest.

Looking ahead: Fans can catch San Francisco’s next game against Philadelphia Phillies scheduled on May 27th at Oracle Park starting from 9:05 PM Eastern Time; broadcast will be available via NBCS-PH network.