The Mets took out some recent frustration at the plate on Saturday night, pummeling the Philadelphia Phillies by a score of 11-4.
Here are the takeaways…
-Mired in a team-wide slump during its seven-game losing streak, New York's offense busted out in a huge way on Saturday by drilling seven home runs, including three straight by Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo and Juan Soto in the third inning. It was the first time the Mets hit back-to-back-to-back home runs since Oct. 4, 2022 against the Washington Nationals.
-Nimmo and Soto each had two homers with Nimmo's first coming in the first inning that gave New York a 1-0 lead. Soto's second blast of the night happened in the fifth which extended the Mets' advantage to 5-3.
-Including Pete Alonso, New York's top four in the lineup combined to go 10-for-18 with every hitter finishing with a multi-hit game. Soto had the biggest night of all with a 4-for-5 performance with four RBI and two runs scored.
-With his home run to lead off the third and start the three-peat, Lindor snapped an 0-for-19 skid. It was also the shortstop's first long ball in 16 games which spanned 64 at-bats. The Mets have now won the last 28 games in which Lindor has hit a home run. He also added a two-run double high off the right-field wall in the sixth inning to give him three RBI on the night.
–Jared Young smacked a solo shot of his own in the eighth for his only hit and Francisco Alvarez added another bomb in the ninth as part of a 2-for-5 game.
-On the mound for New York was Griffin Canning who stumbled out of the gates, allowing the Phillies to score two runs in the first inning after the Mets gave him a quick lead. The right-hander gave up another run in the second to put his team down 3-1 and it appeared as if New York was in for another disappointing game.
However, Canning steadied the ship after the Mets' offense bailed him out and ended up going 5.0+ innings. In total, he gave up four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out four and doing enough to earn his seventh win of the season.
–Huascar Brazoban (2 IP), Ryne Stanek (1 IP) and Chris Devenski (1 IP) pitched in relief of Canning and finished out the game without allowing a run. The same can not be said about Philadelphia's bullpen who needed five guys to come in after starter Mick Abel left before the start of the fourth inning. This sets New York up well for Sunday's rubber game.
Game MVP: Mets offense
For the first time in a while, the Mets had a laugher and totaled 11 runs on 15 hits, including seven home runs.
Highlights
Brandon Nimmo gets the Mets on the board first with a solo home run! 💣
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Francisco Lindor goes deep!
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— SNY (@SNYtv) June 22, 2025
BACK-TO-BACK.
Brandon Nimmo smacks his second homer of the night and the game is tied!
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AND ANOTHER ONE!
Juan Soto homers for back-to-back-to-back home runs and the Mets take the lead! 🔥
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— SNY (@SNYtv) June 22, 2025
CRUSHED IT.
Juan Soto sends this one to the upper deck for his second home run of the night! 🔥
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— SNY (@SNYtv) June 22, 2025
2 RBI double for Francisco Lindor extends the lead!
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Jared Young!
The Mets now have six home runs on the night! 👏
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— SNY (@SNYtv) June 22, 2025
Juan Soto tacks on two more!
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— SNY (@SNYtv) June 22, 2025
Francisco Alvarez joins the home run party! 🎉
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— SNY (@SNYtv) June 22, 2025
What's next
The Mets cap off their six-game road trip with a Sunday night tilt against the Phillies. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m.
LHP David Peterson (5-2, 2.60 ERA) will face off against LHP Jesus Luzardo (6-3, 4.41 ERA).
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