Mets' Explosive 2nd Inning Sets the Tone
What a thrilling game, fellow Mets fans!
The New York Mets managed to edge out a close win against the Athletics with a final score of 7-6. It all started in the 2nd inning when Brandon Nimmo hit a solo home run straight to right-center field, giving us an early lead. After that, Luisangel Acuna and Luis Torrens delivered back-to-back doubles, bringing our score to 2-0. That was some solid teamwork! 
Pete Alonso and Starling Marte Keep the Momentum Going
In the 5th inning, Pete Alonso drove in Juan Soto with a crucial double, increasing the Mets' lead to 3-1. But the Mets weren't done yet! A sacrifice fly from Alonso in the 6th inning allowed Jose Siri to score, followed by a powerful double from Starling Marte that brought home both Soto and Francisco Lindor. This boosted the Mets' score to a comfortable 6-1.
Athletics' Late Rally and Diaz's Clutch Closing
Give credit to the Athletics; they didn't go away quietly. With some late-game heroics, including a two-run homer by their own Miguel Andujar in the bottom of the 6th inning, they narrowed the gap to 6-4. But fear not, Mets fans! Our stalwart closer, Edwin Diaz, came in the 9th inning. The Athletics put up a fight, closing in with two more runs, but Diaz held the line and secured the victory with a final strikeout—a nail-biting finish for sure!
️Let's enjoy this hard-fought win, Mets fans! Onward and upward—we can feel the playoff excitement building!
️Scoreboard for Mets @ Athletics (April 12th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 |