The Mets dropped their sixth straight game, spoiling Pete Alonso’s 252nd career home run, which tied Darryl Strawberry’s franchise record. His solo homer got the Mets off to a 1-0 lead and the game stayed close through the early and middle innings, the lead changing hands multiple times in the process. The Brewers took a 2-1 lead in the second on a fielding error by Francisco Lindor, after which he showed visible frustration in the dugout, slamming his glove against the bench. Starling Marte responded with a game-tying home run in the third and a Cedric Mullins RBI single in the fourth gave the Mets a 3-2 lead. Brice Turang tied the game again on a solo homer and in the bottom of the frame and Juan Soto gave the Mets yet another one-run lead with a solo homer in the fifth—his third straight game with a home run. But the bullpen could not hold the lead and a disastrous seventh inning rife with mistakes—another fielding miscue, this time by Ronny Mauricio, and a costly pitch clock violation by Ryan Helsley—led to four Brewers runs and another frustrating loss.
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Of course, just about the only positive thing going on with the Mets right now is Pete Alonso’s record-tying home run.
“We’re talking about a mark that is not easy to get to, especially with how many great players have put on this uniform,” said Mets manager Carlos Mendoza. “For Pete to be able to tie it, it’s something special for him and for all of us, and we’re proud of him.”
Bill Madden of the New York Daily News tried to make sense of the Mets’ and Yankees’ parallel collapses this season.
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In Jen Powal’s historic umpiring debut (more on that below), the Braves swept the Marlins in a doubleheader. They walloped Miami 7-1 in Game 1 backed by six strong innings from Hurston Waldrep, a home run robbing catch by Jurickson Profar, and a three-run homer in the seventh by Michael Harris that sealed the deal. Atlanta won Game 2 by a score of 8-6, as they came from behind thanks to a two home run game by Marcell Ozuna.
The Phillies held on to beat Jacob deGrom and the Rangers 3-2, as the Mets fall 4.5 games back of the division lead.
Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic took a look at Jesús Luzardo’s rollercoaster season for the Phillies and what’s been behind his recent turnaround.
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The Nationals defeated the Giants 4-2, as James Wood hit his 25th home run of the season, Brad Lord delivered a strong performance, and Jose Ferrer earned his first save of the season.
Yesterday was a historic day for more than just Pete Alonso and the Mets. It was a historic day for baseball, as Jen Pawol became the first woman to umpire a regular season MLB game. She donated the hat she wore during the historic occasion to the Hall of Fame. Today, she will be behind the plate for the first time.
Yesterday marked the return of the storied tradition of the Yankees’ Old-Timers Game. But it was marred by disaster, as Mariano Rivera tore his Achilles during the game and will require surgery.
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As the Mets are embroiled in a losing streak, the Brewers are on an eight-game winning streak. The secret to their success? “The Power of Friendship.”
Shohei Ohtani hit his 40th home run of the season in the Dodgers’ rout of the Blue Jays. It’s the fourth time in his career he has reached that mark in a season. He becomes the fastest Dodger to 40 long balls, having reached the milestone in just 117 games in 2025. He also joins a list of only three other Dodgers who have gone deep 40 times in back-to-back seasons.
MLB.com staff reviewed each team’s biggest departing free agent this upcoming offseason.
Brian Salvatore covered Pete Alonso’s franchise record-tying home run.
On August 10, 1992, Vince Coleman became the first player in team history to walk five times in a game.
