The New York Mets just absolutely smacked the Yankees around, dropping 12 runs on them in a massive 12-2 win right there in Yankee Stadium. It was a proper beatdown, with Francisco Lindor kicking things off with a leadoff home run and then later slamming the door shut with a grand slam. Young Zac Thornton was seriously impressive on the mound, carving up the Yankees for seven solid innings, helping the Mets bounce back huge in the Subway Series after a tough loss the night before.
Mets Explode in the Bronx
This wasn’t just a win; it was a statement. Lindor and Thornton seized the spotlight, with Lindor delivering the kind of one-man wrecking crew performance that gets you fired up. That leadoff bomb set the tone, and then the grand slam? Forget about it. The Mets have been one of the hottest teams in the league since the trade deadline, showing everyone what they’re capable of when things click. You gotta wonder what could have been if they’d gotten it together earlier in the season, but they’re making a strong case for themselves now. It also brings up the chatter about not replacing a player like Pete Alonso, but right now, this squad is just *hitting*.
Around the League: Big Swings and Surprise Runs
It’s not just the Mets making waves, though. Out in the NL East, the Braves exploded for eight runs in the fourth to take down the Phillies for the second straight day. The Marlins showed some serious grit, rallying from back-to-back home runs in the first inning to defeat the Dodgers 4-3. Turns out, Jesús Luzardo got some good news from his MRI and isn’t heading to the injured list, which is huge for the Phillies, especially after they had to go to a bullpen game a day after extra innings, leading to a disastrous result against the Braves. Even the Nationals managed a walk-off victory against the Angels, despite their bullpen blowing yet another lead. On the AL side, Yankees ace Gerrit Cole couldn’t explain his latest poor outing against the Mets. And keep an eye on the AL batting title race; Astros DH Yordan Álvarez and Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson are battling it out, two totally different kinds of players. The Rays have already clinched a playoff berth but are still fighting hard for that division title, while the Brewers blew out the Reds 20-0, then followed it up with a 13-9 victory.
This Mets squad is showing their true colors right now. If they keep this kind of power hitting and solid pitching going, they’re going to be a tough out for any team they face down the stretch. It’s an exciting time to watch some intense baseball as we head deeper into September!
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Originally reported by Amazin’ Avenue.
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