Mets Top the Angels in Thrilling Showdown! 
What a game, Mets fans! The New York Mets secured a close 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in what turned out to be an edge-of-the-seat match at Citi Field! Let's dive into how our beloved Mets clinched this win against a spirited Angels line-up.
Angels Get Ahead Early
The game began with the Angels taking an early lead in the 2nd inning, thanks to a solo homer by Jorge Soler, putting them up 1-0. The Angels extended their lead in the 5th when Nolan Schanuel doubled to score Luis Rengifo, giving them a 2-0 cushion. But you know us—we're never out for the count!
Mets Strike Back in the Fifth Inning! 
Our moment of glory came alive in the bottom of the 5th inning. Francisco Alvarez took center stage by sending a round-tripper soaring 374 feet to the left field, bringing Brett Baty home and leveling the score at 2-2. It was electrifying! The momentum was now with us. And shortly after, Ronny Mauricio singled and stole second base, setting up Brandon Nimmo for an RBI single, who put us ahead with a 3-2 lead. The Mets fans erupted in excitement!
Mets Defense Holds Strong for the Win
Despite a strong push from the Angels, including hits from Logan O'Hoppe and Shanuel in the latter innings, our bullpen showed resilience. Luis Garcia, Richard Garrett, and Ryan Stanek were crucial with their no-nonsense, lock-down defense in the 6th, 7th, and 8th innings, respectively. It was nerve-wracking when the Angels loaded up the bases, but we held strong. The game's final outs were capably handled, leaving Mike Trout and the Angels stranded.
The Mets showed grit, determination, and that iconic fighting spirit to claim a well-deserved victory. Mets Nation, let's relish this fantastic win! Onto the next game—LGM!
Scoreboard for Angels @ Mets (July 22nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 2 |