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Mets' Ninth-Inning Rally Stuns Giants at Citi Field

The New York Mets improved their record to 22-30 with a dramatic 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants, who now stand at 27-27. The game, held at Citi Field, saw the Mets clinch the win in a nail-biting ninth inning.


May 26, 2024; New York City, New York, USA;  New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea (59) pitches in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

The Giants opened the scoring in the second inning with one run and added another in the third. They managed to score again in the sixth inning, bringing their total runs to three. Despite these efforts, they were unable to maintain their lead.


The Mets responded quickly with one run in the second inning but remained scoreless until their explosive ninth-inning rally. In that critical moment, they scored three runs on four hits, turning a 1-3 deficit into a triumphant 4-3 victory.


May 26, 2024; New York City, New York, USA;  San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (62) drops the ball allowing New York Mets right fielder DJ Stewart (29) to reach first base safely in the second inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Adrian Houser was credited with his first win of the season for his performance on the mound for New York. Tyler Rogers of San Francisco took both a loss and a blown save after allowing those crucial ninth-inning runs.


New York's hitting statistics showed an overall batting average of .242 from 33 at-bats and eight hits. The team also managed two doubles but no home runs during this game. Their pitching staff combined for eight strikeouts while allowing seven hits and issuing two walks.


San Francisco's offense recorded seven hits but struggled against New York’s bullpen late in the game. Their pitching staff had nine strikeouts but allowed eight hits and issued one walk over nine innings.


Both teams committed one error each during this tightly contested match-up which saw an attendance of over forty-one thousand fans under partly cloudy skies with temperatures around eighty degrees Fahrenheit.


Looking ahead, fans can catch New York’s next game against Los Angeles Dodgers scheduled for May 27th at Citi Field starting at approximately 8:10 PM Eastern Time broadcasted live on MLB Network.

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