Mets crush Giants 8-1 on Aug 1, 2025, for their 7th straight win. Kodai Senga, Pete Alonso & Jeff McNeil star. See how deadline deals sparked this dominant run.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was one of those perfect Friday nights in Queens where everything just clicks. The Mets didn't just win; they dominated. They dismantled the San Francisco Giants 8-1, pushing their exhilarating win streak to seven games and tightening their grip on the NL East. Fresh off a series of bold trade deadline moves, the team played with a swagger that screamed 'contender,' sending a clear message to the rest of the league that the road to the World Series might just run through Citi Field.
We believe these moves put us in a strong position for the stretch run.
The box score tells a story of pure dominance. Kodai Senga was masterful on the mound, baffling Giants hitters for seven innings while striking out nine and allowing just a single run. The offense, meanwhile, was relentless. Pete Alonso continued his torrid pace, launching a home run and driving in three, while Juan Soto chipped in with a crucial two-run double. Even the defense was spectacular, highlighted by a rally-killing diving stop from Francisco Lindor in the sixth. Now at 63-44, the Mets are playing their best baseball of the season when it matters most.
The biggest offensive spark of the night came from a familiar face. Jeff McNeil looked like his old self, putting on a hitting clinic by going a perfect 4-for-4. His night included a solo home run, a double, and two singles, raising a thunderous ovation from the home crowd with every plate appearance. It was a vintage McNeil performance that set the table all evening. 'Jeff set the tone for us tonight,' manager Carlos Mendoza said after the game. When McNeil is hitting like this, the Mets' lineup becomes nearly unstoppable.
As if the night in Queens wasn't exciting enough, history was being made down on the farm. Mets No. 6 prospect Jonah Tong did the unthinkable for the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies: he threw a perfect game. Tong was untouchable, striking out 13 batters in a legendary performance that marks the first perfect game for a full-season Mets affiliate since 2017. In a heartfelt postgame interview, Tong dedicated the masterpiece to his mother. It’s a powerful reminder that while the big-league club is winning now, the future is incredibly bright.
This dominant performance comes on the heels of a successful trade deadline where GM David Stearns fortified the roster for a deep October run. By acquiring key pieces like reliever Ken Giles and outfielder Alex Verdugo, the Mets added crucial depth to the bullpen and lineup. Most impressively, they did it without surrendering any of their top five prospects, a masterful stroke of balancing present contention with future success. The moves signaled a clear vote of confidence in this group's ability to win it all.
With their win streak now tied for the longest in baseball, a reinforced roster, and a farm system capable of producing historic moments, the Mets are firing on all cylinders. The energy is palpable, the confidence is soaring, and the pieces are in place. As a major leaguer prepares to return from a rehab assignment, the team is only getting deeper. Buckle up, Mets fans. This stretch run is shaping up to be one for the ages.
