Mets vs. Giants Game 125 Recap

2B Jeff McNeil

The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-3 tonight and improved their record to 55-70. The offense was held scoreless for the first six innings, but finally broke through in the bottom of the seventh. LF Michael Conforto drove in the first run of the game with a sacrifice fly. CF Austin Jackson followed with an RBI double to tie the game. In the bottom of the eighth inning, 3B Jose Reyes hit a triple and 2B Jeff McNeil drove him in with an RBI double. 1B Wilmer Flores was walked intentionally and Conforto broke the game open with a three-run homer.

LHP Steven Matz gave up a three-run homer to 3B Evan Longaria in the top of the first inning, but settled down after that and retired 12 hitters in a row at one point. He was taken out in the top of the fifth inning due to an 85 pitch limit. RHP Corey Oswalt came in next for his first relief appearance and was outstanding. Oswalt threw three scoreless innings and picked up his third win. RHP Seth Lugo gave up a run in the top of the ninth inning, but was able to close it out and secure the win.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night at 7:10 P.M. against the Giants.