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The newest iteration of the baby Mets are coming in clutch for the big league club ,as the Mets clinched the series win over the Tigers on Wednesday night. Despite having a lot of traffic on the bases, Mets pitching was able to keep Detroit to a 2-2 tie going into extras. With A.J. Ewing as the ghost runner, a Carson Benge RBI base hit sent Mets fans home happy, beating the Tigers 3-2. For a full game recap, click here!
Juan Soto left Wednesday’s game against the Tigers in the seventh inning after fouling a ball off his ankle earlier in the game. Soto’s X-rays came back negative and he is considered day-to-day.
Nolan McLean will be on the hill Thursday as the Mets go for a series sweep of the Tigers at 1:10 p.m.
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Kodai Senga, who is working his way back from lumbar spine inflammation, threw a bullpen on Wednesday with hitters standing in, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Even though he’s throwing and his back “feels good”, it seems like it will be a while before Senga returns.
Francisco Alvarez hit the 10-day IL with a meniscus tear in his knee and will be sidelined for the foreseeable future. Click here to learn more about the injury.
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The Chicago Cubs signed relief pitcher Liam Hendriks to a minor league deal, per Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic.
Free-agent starting pitcher Chris Paddack signed a deal with the Cincinnati Reds, per Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19.
Jason Heyward is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers front office as a special assistant, per Maddie Lee of LA Times.
Max Fried exited Wednesday’s game against the Orioles after 61 pitches with left elbow posterior soreness. He will be examined by team physician Dr. Chris Ahmad and undergo imaging on Thursday.
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David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza talked about Ewing and provided some injury updates.
On This Date in Mets History
2022: Patrick Mazeika gives the Mets a 5-4 lead in the seventh inning with a solo homer. Edwin Díaz notches a save against his former team to give the Mets the win.
1972: Willie Mays hits a solo home run against the Giants in his Mets debut.
Born on This Date: Brian Lawrence (1976), Takashi Kashiwada (1971), Dick Tidrow (1947).
