Mets Edge Astros 6-2 Behind McLean's Seven-Inning Gem

Mets Take Control

The New York Mets defeated the Houston Astros 6-2 on Saturday, August 29, at Citi Field in Queens. The victory improved New York's record to 61-75, while Houston dropped to 68-68. Nolan McLean earned the win, while Cristian Javier took the loss.

Offense Breaks Through

The game began with immediate action in the first inning. Luis Alvarez hit a sacrifice fly to right field, allowing José Pérez to score and give the Astros a 1-0 lead. However, the Mets responded quickly. Brandon Young singled to right, scoring Francisco Lindor and moving Benge to second, tying the game at 1-1.

The offense picked up pace in the fifth inning. Juan Soto singled to right, driving in Lindor to make it 1-2. The momentum shifted decisively when Young tripled to right, allowing both Soto and Benge to score.

This sequence extended the Mets' lead to 1-4. The Astros managed to score one run in the eighth inning when Alvarez homered to right center, but they could not close the gap.

Pitching Performance

Nolan McLean delivered a strong start for the home team. He pitched seven innings, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out four batters. He did not allow any earned runs, securing the winning decision to improve his record to 10-8.

For Houston, Cristian Javier pitched four and one-third innings. He allowed six hits and three earned runs while striking out four batters. His record now stands at 1-5.

Enyel De Los Santos followed, pitching two innings and allowing one hit with no earned runs and two strikeouts. Kai-Wei Teng pitched one inning, allowing three hits and two earned runs. Daniel Duarte recorded the save, pitching one inning and allowing one hit and one earned run with two strikeouts.

Kodai Senga pitched the final inning, allowing one hit with no earned runs.

Sources

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