Brett Baty's two-run single extends hitting streak during Mets' win over Royals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 3:16 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Brett Baty contributed a crucial two-run single in the eighth inning of the Mets' 6-2 victory against the Royals on July 8. This hit extended Baty's hitting streak to eight games, marking a career-best performance. Batting.300 during this streak, Baty has shown improvement despite earlier struggles this season, reflecting confidence in his approach at the plate. The Mets have scored six or more runs in their last four games, with a notable five-run eighth inning in this latest matchup as they continue to perform well offensively.
- •Baty's two-run single came with the bases loaded and two outs.
- •His hitting streak is now a career-best eight games.
- •Baty is batting.300 with four doubles and four RBI during the streak.
- •The Mets have scored six or more runs in their last four games.
- •Interim manager Andy Green praised Baty's improved approach.
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Brett Baty praised as a 'dog' by Andy Green amid 10-game hitting streak
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Mets' Brett Baty maintaining simple approach at the plate as hitting streak reaches eight games
"In an otherwise listless night at the plate for Andy Green's Mets in their 6-2 loss to the Red Sox, Brett Baty kept it rolling, going 3-for-4 with a solo homer. This extends Baty's hitting streak to 10 games.
"Mets infielder Brett Baty hit a crucial two-run single in Wednesday's win over the Royals, and in the process extended his hitting streak to a career-best eight games.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 3:23 AMBrett Baty praised as a 'dog' by Andy Green amid 10-game hitting streak
In an otherwise listless night at the plate for Andy Green's Mets in their 6-2 loss to the Red Sox, Brett Baty kept it rolling, going 3-for-4 with a solo homer. This extends Baty's hitting streak to 10 games.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 3:16 AMMets' Brett Baty maintaining simple approach at the plate as hitting streak reaches eight games
Mets infielder Brett Baty hit a crucial two-run single in Wednesday's win over the Royals, and in the process extended his hitting streak to a career-best eight games.
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