Christian Scott and the New York Mets (11-21) took on the Los Angeles Angels (11-17), looking to start the series positively, coming off a 3-6 homestead, winning just three of their last 20 games. Friday night’s game kicked off a three-game set with the Angels, marking the first game of a nine-game road trip.

The game began with the Mets going down in order with little fight, setting the stage for Scott to take the mound for his second start coming off Tommy John surgery. After not making it out of the second inning in his first start, Scott started by striking out two of the first three batters. However, a Mike Trout single followed by a Jorge Soler home run made it 2-0 Angels after the first inning.

However, a hit by pitch, steal of second and third with a throwing error by Francisco Alvarez led to another Los Angeles run, and 3-0 lead.

The Mets’ offense got going in the top of the fourth inning after a hard hit single by Bo Bichette and a walk by Juan Soto. Strikeouts of MJ Melendez put the scoring chance in doubt before Baty walked to load the bases with two outs. Unfortunately for the Mets, a Marcus Semien flyout ended the inning, stranding all three runners.

After his shaky start, Scott started dominating from the second inning on, striking out eight through five innings.

Leading off the top of the sixth inning, Bichette hit a scorching line drive that nailed Angels pitcher Walbert Ureña in the knee, knocking him down in pain. Miraculously, Ureña walked on his own accord, but was pulled from the game as a precaution.

After the Bichette single, Soto singled through the left side to put runners at first and second with no outs. Left-hand-hitting specialist Austin Slater pinch-hit for Melendez in the RBI situation, and promptly struck out.

Alvarez finally broke through for the Mets with a single, driving in Bichette. Brett Baty grounded out to first, advancing the runners to second and third with two outs for Semien. The veteran followed with a single up the middle, driving in both runners, and tying the ball game at three.

Huascar Brazobán entered in the bottom of the sixth for Scott, and worked a quick inning, setting the Angels down in order. Scott’s final line was 5 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 8 K, a great sign for the young right-hander moving forward.

With one out in the top of the seventh inning, Ronny Mauricio blasted a 421 ft, 111.3 mph solo home run, which gave the Mets their first lead of the ballgame. The Mets did not reach base for the remainder of the inning, leading the Angels 4-3 in the middle of the seventh.

Brooks Raley replaced Brazobán at the bottom of the inning. The left-hander worked an excellent inning, keeping the Mets’ lead intact.

In the top of the eighth, Slater reached on an infield single to begin the inning, his first hit as a Met. However, nothing would come of the early traffic. Luke Weaver entered in the bottom of the inning, seeking redemption for Thursday’sloss. He would do just that, striking out two in a dominant inning.

After a quiet top of the ninth, Devin Williams entered with a save opportunity. The air-bender was on fire, striking out two while setting the Angels down in order, his first save since April 5.

Final score: Mets 4, Angels 3

Player of the Game: Ronny Mauricio

Despite struggling at the plate since he took over as the everyday shortstop in the absence of Francisco Lindor, Mauricio registered his second signature moment of the 2026 season in the seventh inning. With the score tied, the switch-hitter blasted a mammoth home run to right-center field, which gave the Mets the lead. Mauricio will look to build on the moment, as Lindor will likely be out for at least another month.

On Deck

The Mets will resume action on Saturday at 9:38 p.m. EST in the middle contest of the three-game set against the Angels. Nolan McLean will take the mound for his seventh start of the season, looking to continue his good work and go deeper into the game with effectiveness. The game will stream live on SNY and MLB.com, radio on WCBS 880, and theAudacy app.