Mets Dominate Rangers in a 14-2 Victory!
What an incredible game for us Mets fans! The New York Mets just showed up and showed out against the Texas Rangers with a whopping 14-2 victory!
Early Lead Sets the Tone
Starting off strong, Francisco Lindor led the charge with a single to right, and soon after, Pete Alonso brought him home with a solid single. This early score set the tone for the rest of the game. By the end of the 1st inning, we were already ahead 1-0.Explosive Second Inning
The 2nd inning was a fireworks display by our Mets! Mark Vientos led off with a single, and the hits kept coming. Lindor scored again after another single and Nimmo kept things rolling. DJ Stewart wrapped up the inning with a monumental 3-run homer. By the middle of the 2nd inning, we had stormed ahead to a comfortable 7-0 lead.Rangers Fight Back, But Mets Keep Rolling
By the bottom of the 3rd inning, the Rangers put up a fight with Robbie Grossman hitting a two-run homer to bring the score to 7-2. But we were not fazed! In the top of the 4th, Brandon Nimmo hit a powerful homer, bringing Lindor home once again, extending our lead to 9-2.Adding More Insurance Runs
Our boys kept the pressure on in the 5th and 6th innings. Lindor hit a double to score Francisco Alvarez, followed by Nimmo bringing home Jeff McNeil. In the 6th inning, another series of hits, including from Alvarez, added two more runs, bringing the score to an imposing 12-2.Closing It Out in Style
We didn’t stop there! The top of the 8th saw more runs added to our tally. Alvarez continued his fantastic performance with another RBI single. By the start of the 9th inning, the score was an overwhelming 14-2. Our pitchers then iced it with Drew Smith shutting down the Rangers in the bottom of the 9th!Final Thoughts
An all-around team effort secured this dominant win. From Lindor, Nimmo, Alonso, to Stewart, it was a superb offensive display! Let's keep this momentum going, Mets!
Final Score: Mets 14, Rangers 2
Scoreboard for Mets @ Rangers (June 18th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 22 | 0 |