The New York Mets opened a lengthy road trip with a 4-3 comeback win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Ronny Mauricio delivered the decisive moment with a seventh-inning home run, helping New York recover after trailing through the first half of the game.
The result provided a needed boost for the Mets, who entered the night struggling through one of the worst stretches in the league. New York had won only three of its previous 20 games before rallying late against the Angels. The team responded with timely hitting, strong bullpen work and improved execution in key moments.
Mets Respond After Slow Start
Los Angeles controlled the early innings behind starting pitcher Walbert Ureña and an aggressive offensive approach. Jorge Soler gave the Angels a 2-0 lead with a two-run home run, capitalizing on one of the few mistakes from Mets starter Christian Scott.
The Angels extended the lead to 3-0 and appeared in a position to control the game through the middle innings. Ureña limited New York’s lineup effectively and carried a shutout into the sixth inning.
The Mets struggled to generate offense early. Ureña allowed only two hits through five innings, keeping New York quiet while working efficiently through the order.
The momentum shifted in the sixth inning after an unexpected turn. Ureña left the game after taking a line drive off his right leg on a comebacker from Bo Bichette. The Angels turned to their bullpen, and the game quickly changed.
Sixth-Inning Rally Changes Momentum
New York took advantage of the pitching change immediately. Francisco Alvarez drove in a run with a single, cutting the deficit and giving the Mets life offensively.
A few batters later, Marcus Semien tied the game with a two-run single. The inning erased Los Angeles’ lead and shifted pressure toward the Angels’ bullpen, which has struggled throughout the season.
The Mets showed more discipline during the rally. They worked deeper counts and forced mistakes from relievers Brent Suter and Chase Silseth. That patience helped create the opening New York needed.
The sixth inning also reflected a broader improvement in situational hitting. The Mets had struggled to produce with runners on base during recent weeks, but they converted their chances in this game.
Mauricio Delivers In Seventh
Ronny Mauricio gave New York its first lead of the night in the seventh inning. He connected on a fastball from José Fermin and drove it deep for a solo home run.
The ball left his bat at more than 111 mph and marked his first home run of the season. Mauricio rounded the bases calmly as the Mets dugout reacted to the turnaround.
The blast proved decisive in a game where offense remained limited outside the sixth inning. It also highlighted Mauricio’s ability to provide power in important situations.
For New York, the home run represented more than a single run. It completed a comeback that had seemed unlikely through the opening five innings.
Bullpen Closes Game Efficiently
After Christian Scott exited following five innings, New York’s bullpen controlled the remainder of the game. Huascar Brazobán earned the win with a scoreless sixth inning.
Brooks Raley, Luke Weaver and Devin Williams followed with clean relief appearances. Williams secured his third save of the season to finish the comeback.
The bullpen combined for four hitless innings and retired the final 21 Angels hitters. That stretch reflected a sharp turnaround after the Angels had built early momentum.
Christian Scott also delivered an encouraging start despite the early deficit. He allowed three runs, though only two counted as earned, while striking out eight batters without issuing a walk.
His command and strikeout ability kept the Mets within reach long enough for the offense to respond.
Angels Miss Chance To Build Momentum
Los Angeles entered the game after its own recent struggles. The team had hoped to build consistency at home but could not maintain control after the sixth inning.
The bullpen again became a concern. Entering the night, Angels’ relievers carried one of the highest earned run averages in the American League. The late collapse reinforced those issues.
Soler provided most of the offensive production with his early home run, but the lineup disappeared after the middle innings. The Angels failed to record another hit after the fifth inning and could not pressure the Mets’ bullpen.
The injury to Ureña also created uncertainty. Before leaving the game, the right-hander had delivered one of his better outings of the season.
Up Next
The Mets will continue the series on Saturday with right-hander Nolan McLean expected to start. McLean enters the matchup with a 1-2 record and a 2.55 ERA.
The Angels are scheduled to counter with left-hander Reid Detmers, who continues his return to the starting rotation.
New York leaves the opener with a needed win and signs of improved resilience. The Angels, meanwhile, will look to recover after letting a late lead slip away at home.
