We struck first in the opening inning, taking advantage of early traffic to grab a quick lead. After a messy sequence that could’ve killed the rally, Soler delivered with a clutch single to center, bringing home Zach Neto and giving the Angels a 1-0 edge.
That lead didn’t last long.
The Mets answered in the fourth inning with one swing, as Mark Vientos launched a two-run homer to center. Flipping the game and putting New York ahead 2-1. It was one of the few mistakes on the day for the Angels’ pitching staff, but it proved costly in a low-scoring game.
From there, our offense struggled to regain momentum. Despite a handful of baserunners and opportunities to apply pressure, they couldn’t find the timely hit to even things up. The lineup repeatedly stalled in key spots, continuing a frustrating trend of missed chances.
Any hope of a late comeback was effectively shut down in the eighth, when the Mets blew the game open. Vientos struck again, launching his second homer of the night, a two-run shot to left to extend the lead and put the game out of reach.
New York kept the pressure on right after, with a double from Benge bringing in another run to make it 5-1. At that point, it was less about a comeback and more about damage control, as the Angels’ bullpen couldn’t keep things within striking distance. The offense, meanwhile, never found an answer after the early innings, going quiet when it mattered most.
