Tag: 7-2

Marte Homers In Spring Debut, Mets Best Astros 7-2

The Mets played the first game of a split-squad doubleheader—their last of the spring—on Friday afternoon against the Astros. Justin Verlander took the mound against his former team for his second start of the spring while Shawn Dubin got the start for Houston. Also of note for the Mets was Starling Marte making his spring debut. In his first at-bat in the bottom of the first inning, he hit a...

Mets Clinch Playoff Berth With 7-2 Win

Coming off of a four-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates at home, the Mets hit the road and opened an important three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Mets entered Monday night’s game with a 93-55 record, one game over the Atlanta Braves in the NL East, and with a “magic number” of two to clinch a spot in the 2022 MLB postseason. All the Mets needed was one win in this three-game...