On Monday night at Citi Field, the New York Mets achieved their fifth consecutive victory, moving to within half a game of the Braves for the final NL wild-card spot. This impressive performance came thanks to a stellar outing by Luis Severino, who allowed only one run over seven innings in a 4-1 win against the Boston Red Sox. Severino’s pitching was crucial as the Mets, who had been struggling earlier in the season, continued their dramatic turnaround.
The Mets had been 11 games under .500 as of June 2, but their recent success has brought them to a season-high of 10 games over .500 with a record of 74-64. This winning streak includes six victories in their last seven games. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the ups and downs the team has faced but emphasized that the team has persevered and is now playing meaningful games in September, though they have yet to secure a playoff spot.
The victory was especially important as the Mets began a critical six-game homestand. The game drew an impressive crowd of 35,149, the highest attendance at Citi Field without a promotional giveaway since June 26. Mendoza expressed his enjoyment of playing in front of a passionate home crowd and highlighted how the atmosphere contributed to the team’s performance.
Severino, who had struggled in his previous outing due to an injury, excelled against the Red Sox. Despite a minor mishap in the third inning where a missed catch led to a run, Severino’s strong pitching performance allowed him to finish the seventh inning after a discussion with Mendoza. The manager noted that while Severino’s workload was significant, he was convinced to stay in the game.
Offensively, Francisco Lindor played a key role by reaching base three times, scoring a run, and driving in another. Additionally, Danny Young came in to relieve Severino in the eighth inning, successfully managing a potentially troublesome situation with runners in scoring position. Phil Maton then closed out the game in the ninth for his first save of the season. The Mets’ runs were driven in by timely hits, including a double from Brandon Nimmo and a pair of two-out RBIs in the fourth inning by DJ Stewart and Luis Torrens.
