Brett Baty hits grand slam to help Mets beat Rangers 7-2
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 3:14 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
The Mets defeated the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Wednesday night, securing a series win. A pivotal ninth-inning grand slam by Brett Baty, coming with the bases loaded, capped off the scoring after the Mets led 3-2. Earlier, Nolan McLean allowed two runs in his final start of the season, striking out five over seven innings. Marcus Semien's solo home run in the eighth gave New York the lead. The two teams will meet again for the final game of the series on Thursday.
- •Brett Baty hit a grand slam in the ninth inning.
- •Nolan McLean ended his season with a 3.16 ERA.
- •Marcus Semien's home run put the Mets ahead in the eighth.
- •Juan Soto hit a two-run homer earlier in the game.
- •The Mets and Rangers play their final game of the series on Thursday.
- 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Semien hits tiebreaking HR against old team and Baty adds pinch-hit slam as Mets beat Rangers 7-2
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Brett Baty's ninth-inning grand slam seals Mets' 7-2 win over Rangers
"Marcus Semien hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning against his former team and Brett Baty added a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth as the New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Wednesday night. Rookie right-hander Nolan McLean (12-10) allowed two runs and three hits over seven innings for the last-place Mets (73-85), who have won both games in Texas since ex-interim manager Andy Green was given the full-time position Tuesday.
"The Mets secured a series win against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night, winning by a score of 7-2.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 3:14 AMSemien hits tiebreaking HR against old team and Baty adds pinch-hit slam as Mets beat Rangers 7-2
Marcus Semien hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning against his former team and Brett Baty added a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth as the New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Wednesday night. Rookie right-hander Nolan McLean (12-10) allowed two runs and three hits over seven innings for the last-place Mets (73-85), who have won both games in Texas since ex-interim manager Andy Green was given the full-time position Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 2:55 AMBrett Baty's ninth-inning grand slam seals Mets' 7-2 win over Rangers
The Mets secured a series win against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night, winning by a score of 7-2.
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