Christian Scott throws five scoreless innings for Mets against Royals

Mets pitcher Christian Scott tossed five scoreless innings in a victory over the Kansas City Royals on July 8, 2026. Despite his strong performance, which included lowering his season ERA to 3.17, Scott expressed a desire to improve further, aiming to pitch deeper into games. He credited catcher Francisco Alvarez for guiding him through a challenging matchup, especially against a Royals team that had recently been prolific in scoring. Interim manager Andy Green noted Scott's potential for better outings as he continues his first full major league season. Scott is set to make his next start following the All-Star break, looking to achieve his first 6.0 innings outing this season.

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