Mets Sweep Rangers
Mets sweep consecutive games against the Rangers in Arlington to damage Texas playoff hopes.
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Key Points
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The Mets have won both games in Texas since Andy Green, previously the interim manager, was named the team’s full-time manager on Tuesday.
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New York holds the head-to-head tiebreaker over Texas if the teams finish the season with identical records, adding to the Rangers’ postseason pressure.
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Marcus Semien’s eighth-inning homer was his 15th of the season and his first since Aug. 7, ending an 0-for-13 slump against the team that traded him to New York last November for Brandon Nimmo.
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Nolan McLean retired Texas’ first 12 batters before the Rangers tied the game in the fifth; Brandon Nimmo began the inning with a single and later scored, while Evan Carter drove in Texas’ second run by beating out a potential double-play ball.
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In Tuesday’s game, Texas’ fourth-inning runs came without a hit: two passed balls and consecutive sacrifice flies helped turn Manaea’s early lead into a 3-2 Rangers advantage before New York’s three-run sixth.
The New York Mets swept the Texas Rangers in Arlington, winning 6-3 on Tuesday and 7-2 on Wednesday to damage Texas' playoff hopes. The back-to-back victories came right after Andy Green was named the Mets' full-time manager on Tuesday, giving the team momentum at a crucial moment Newsday. The Rangers now trail division-leading Houston by a half-game and face mounting pressure in the playoff race Newsday.
Manaea Returns to Form as Mets Take Tuesday's Opener
Sean Manaea earned the win in Tuesday's 6-3 victory after delivering his first quality start in five tries. The left-hander allowed three runs—only two earned—on three hits and two walks while striking out nine over six innings TSN. His ERA dropped to 4.67 as the Mets offense took over in the sixth inning.
Francisco Alvarez's go-ahead two-run double sparked a three-run sixth inning for New York. The catcher recorded his third consecutive multihit game, providing much-needed offensive firepower TSN. Texas' early lead, built on two passed balls and consecutive sacrifice flies in the fourth, crumbled as the Mets' bats came alive.
Semien's Revenge Homer Breaks Open Wednesday's Game
Marcus Semiem hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning against his former team, the Rangers. It was his 15th home run of the season and his first since August 7, ending an 0-for-13 slump CBS News. Semiem was traded to the Mets last November in a deal that sent Brandon Nimmo to Texas.
Nolan McLean dominated on the mound through seven innings, holding Texas to just two runs. The rookie right-hander retired the Rangers' first 12 batters before Texas tied the game 2-2 in the fifth CBS News. Brett Baty sealed the victory with a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth inning.
Juan Soto's Dominance and Rangers' Playoff Pressure
Juan Soto homered and was intentionally walked four times in Wednesday's game, showing how much respect the Rangers had for the Mets' star Our Midland. His ability to force opposing pitchers to avoid pitching to him added to New York's offensive advantage. The Mets now hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over Texas, a crucial edge if both teams finish with identical records Our Midland.
The Rangers lost their third straight game and fell further behind Houston in the AL West race. With the Mets' momentum shift under new manager Andy Green, Texas faces an uphill battle to make the postseason Our Midland. Every remaining game carries added weight as playoff spots slip away.
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