Thirteen runs on a whopping 18 hits. That’s what the New York Mets hung on the Cleveland Guardians in a 13-6 series sweep this week, snagging their third win in dominant fashion. This wasn’t just a close game that tipped their way, it was a full-on offensive clinic that showed exactly what this Mets lineup is capable of when they hit their stride.
Early Jitters, Then the Bats Explode
The first inning started with a bit of a wobble. After a deceptively quiet top half where Luis Robert, Jr. singled but Carson Benge struck out, Nolan McLean took the mound for the Mets and looked shaky. He walked two straight batters, then Nathaniel Lowe lined a single to load the bases. Angel Martínez capitalized immediately, grounding an RBI single to center that scored Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez, putting the Guardians up 2-0. McLean gave up another single to Petey Halpin before finally getting Patrick Bailey to fly out, ending the inning. But hold up, because the Mets bats were NOT about to stay quiet. Marcus Semien led off the second by bouncing a solo home run off the top of the fence, getting the announcers talking. Eric Wagaman followed with a single, setting up Luis Torrens to crush a two-run homer into right field, stunning new Guardians pitcher Foster Griffin and flipping the score to 3-2 Mets. McLean still struggled with command, walking Travis Bazzana, who then stole second when Torrens’ throw sailed high. But Wagaman made a sweet diving stop on a Ramírez grounder to strand Bazzana, keeping the Mets in front.
Building the Lead and Shutting It Down
The Mets kept their foot on the gas in the third. Bo Bichette walked to start, then Luis Robert grounded to third for a fielder’s choice, catching Bichette. But with Robert on first, Carson Benge absolutely hammered an RBI triple off the wall above Halpin’s head, scoring Robert. Francisco Alvarez drew a walk next, and Semien notched another RBI with a sac fly to left, scoring Benge and pushing the lead to 5-2. Wagaman struck out, but the damage was done. Crucially, McLean settled in, retiring the Guardians in order in the bottom of the third. He followed that up with another 1-2-3 inning in the fourth, showing he’d found his rhythm after that rough start. The Mets offense kept threatening, too, with Francisco Lindor singling and Bichette doubling to put runners on second and third with two outs in the fourth, though Robert flied out to end that threat. Matt Festa relieved Griffin in the fifth and immediately gave up a walk to Alvarez, followed by Semien rolling a double down the left field line.
The Mets were clearly on a roll, racking up those 18 hits by the time it was all said and done. The bullpen came in after McLean’s fifth inning, smothering the Guardians’ hitters and allowing just two hits and one run the rest of the way. This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement. Getting that sweep, especially with such an offensive explosion that culminated in a 13-6 final score, tells you everything you need to know about the power this Mets squad is packing early this season. They’re playing with fire, and it’s exciting to watch.
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Originally reported by Amazin’ Avenue.
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