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Senga dominates, Lindor homers as Mets blank Phillies 2-0 in series opener
NEW YORK (AP) — When the New York Mets introduced Kodai Senga at a news conference last December, the touted pitcher from Japan said he was looking forward to facing the Philadelphia Phillies. One by one, he sent them right back to the dugout Tuesday night. Made 'em disappear like...

Jackson, Hurley celebrate UConn's title at Citi Field
NEW YORK (AP) — Four weeks after winning UConn's fifth NCAA men’s basketball championship, coach Dan Hurley and Andre Jackson Jr. got to celebrate the experience at Citi Field on Monday afternoon. Jackson, one of the starters on the Huskies and a native of upstate Amsterdam,...

Alonso homers again, Mets thump Giants 9-4
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pete Alonso hit his major league-leading ninth homer and drove in four runs, Eduardo Escobar added a two-run drive to back a milestone night for rookie pitcher Kodai Senga and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 9-4 on Thursday night. Jeff McNeil...

Mets bring up touted prospect Brett Baty to play third base
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Touted prospect Brett Baty was called up Monday by the New York Mets and immediately inserted into the starting lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Baty replaces slumping veteran Eduardo Escobar at third base after getting off to an outstanding start in the...

Alonso, Mets rally to beat A's 4-3 in 10 and complete sweep
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Pete Alonso's calm and steady approach at the plate led to a clutch home run on the road that tied him with Dave Kingman for fifth overall in Mets history. Alonso tied the score in the ninth inning with his major league-leading eighth homer, and New York...

Scherzer rebounds, Mets blank Padres 5-0 in playoff rematch
NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer's first matchup with the San Diego Padres this season sure went a lot better than his last one. The three-time Cy Young Award winner shut down San Diego for five innings, rebounding from his 2022 postseason flop, and the New York Mets won 5-0 Monday...

Senga pitches Mets past Marlins 5-2 in Citi Field debut
NEW YORK (AP) — Ghosts were everywhere at Citi Field on Saturday. Above the outfield fence. On the giant scoreboard. Stitched into Kodai Senga's glove. And the Miami Marlins looked a little mystified at the plate once again. Senga won his fantastic...
