Jeff McNeil's walk-off double sealed a 5-4 Mets win over the Nationals on June 11. Clutch hits from Juan Soto & Pete Alonso fueled the comeback. Read how!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Some wins just feel different. Wednesday night at Citi Field was one of them. With the ghost runner Luisangel Acuña on second in the bottom of the tenth, Jeff McNeil laced a double into the gap, sending the crowd into a frenzy and the Mets pouring out of the dugout. The 5-4 walk-off victory over the Nationals wasn't just another win; it was a statement. It was their fourth straight, their 13th in the last 16 games, and it solidified their perch atop the National League with a sparkling 43-24 record. This team has swagger, and they find ways to win.
The Mets have now won four straight and 13 of their last 16 games, improving to a National League-best 43-24.
This victory was snatched from the jaws of defeat, and it was the team's biggest stars who refused to let them lose. Facing a 4-2 deficit late, Juan Soto put on a masterclass against his old team. He didn't just hit a solo homer earlier in the game; he sparked the comeback with a clutch two-out RBI double in the eighth. And let's not forget his cannon of an arm, cutting down a runner at the plate to keep the game within reach. Moments after Soto's double, it was Pete Alonso's turn. The Polar Bear delivered a game-tying RBI single, a hit that also carried historical weight. Though he didn't go deep, Alonso officially passed David Wright on the Mets' all-time home run list, earning congratulations from the king himself, Darryl Strawberry.
After the heroics from Soto and Alonso forced extras, it was Jeff McNeil who played the leading role in the final act. McNeil has been on an absolute tear in June, and his walk-off winner was the perfect encapsulation of his value. He thrives in these high-leverage moments, a throwback hitter who just puts the bat on the ball and makes things happen. While the homers get the headlines, it's the clutch hits from guys like McNeil that turn good teams into great ones.
The good news keeps rolling in. While the big league club was mounting its comeback, lefty Sean Manaea was busy dominating in his second rehab start for High-A Brooklyn. Manaea tossed 2.2 scoreless innings with four strikeouts, a massive step forward in his return to the rotation. His return will only bolster an already strong staff. Looking further ahead, the Mets' incredible start and deep farm system have analysts buzzing about the trade deadline. With an abundance of talent in the minors, the front office is in a prime position to make a significant consolidation trade to push this team over the top.
For fans who want to catch every pitch of this incredible season, the team announced some great news. SNY Mets games are now available for in-market streaming directly on the MLB App. If you're a current SNY subscriber, you can now authenticate your account and watch the Amazin's on the go.
This team is firing on all cylinders. They're getting superstar performances, clutch hitting from veterans, and making history along the way. With key players like Manaea on the mend and the potential for a blockbuster trade deadline move, the sky is the limit. The Mets aren't just the best team in the National League right now; they're one of the most exciting shows in all of baseball. Buckle up, because this summer is going to be a wild ride.
