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After Juan Soto’s monster two-run homer in the fourth that put the Mets on the board, the Mets held on to beat the Royals 3-1 to secure their second straight victory in Kansas City. Frankie Montas pitched five fantastic innings before giving up back-to-back doubles to lead off the sixth that got the Royals within a run. Reed Garrett managed to escape the jam and then Chris Devenski contributed a scoreless seventh. Edwin Díaz then finished off the victory with his first two-inning save of the season, assisted by a controversial replay call that overturned a would-be stolen base by Bobby Witt Jr. in the eighth. The Mets added an insurance run in the ninth on a Pete Alonso double and Jeff McNeil RBI knock and Díaz pitched a 1-2-3 ninth.
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Dedniel Núñez will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, Carlos Mendoza announced before yesterday’s game. The surgery, which will be Núñez’s second Tommy John, will be performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Texas.
Ronny Mauricio is taking notes from Juan Soto in the cage to help solve his chase issues. He is also starting to speak up more in team meetings and finding his own defensively at third base.
Jonah Tong threw a perfect second inning in the MLB Futures Game, showcasing the stuff that makes Mets fans excited about his future.
For SNY, Anthony McCarron weighs the pros and cons of trading for Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran.
Around the National League East
The Phillies fell to the Padres 5-4, as Jackson Merrill went deep twice for San Diego. With that loss, the Mets moved back ahead of the Phillies into first place in the NL East by half a game.
Alec Bohm left yesterday’s game with a bruised ribcage after being hit by a pitch and his status is “doubtful” for today’s game.
Phillies players expressed disappointment and outrage on behalf of their teammates over All-Star snubs—the lack of a nod to Cristopher Sánchez in particular. MLB claims that it did ask Sánchez to participate, but he declined to make himself available for the game because he is pitching for the Phillies today. Sánchez’s agent, however, disputes this claim. Despite not being officially selected as an All-Star, the Phillies activated the bonus clause in Sánchez’s contract for an All-Star selection.
The Braves staged a late-inning comeback to defeat the Cardinals 7-6.
But Atlanta received more bad injury news yesterday, as they placed third baseman Austin Riley on the 10-day injured list with a strained right abdomen. Infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. was called up to take Riley’s spot on the roster. The Braves also made a roster move with their pitching staff, optioning Nathan Wiles to Triple-A and replacing him with lefty Joey Wentz, who Atlanta claimed off waivers from the Twins.
The Nationals, meanwhile, took a late-inning lead only to be walked off by the Brewers 6-5.
The Marlins participated in the only non-close game in the NL East yesterday, blanking the Orioles in a 6-0 victory at Camden Yards. But even that game was scoreless until the seventh and four of the Marlins’ six runs came in the ninth.
Around Major League Baseball
Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal were named the starting pitchers for the All-Star Game for the National League and American League, respectively.
With Pete Alonso declining to participate in the Home Run Derby this year, it ensured that whoever wins of the eight participants will be a first-time champion. MLB.com published their 2025 Home Run Derby power rankings.
Sam Dykstra of MLB.com went through the highlights from yesterday’s MLB Futures Game, including Jonah Tong’s 1-2-3 inning.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
On a new episode of Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss the never-ending bullpen churn, the baffling way prospects are being handled in the Mets system, and the ups and downs of the last week.
Linus Lawrence took a look at Jonah Tong and Carson Benge’s performances in the MLB Futures Game.
This Date in Mets History
On July 13, 2001, Mike Piazza hit the 300th home run of his career in a 3-1 loss to the Red Sox.