Jorge Polanco's practice pays off with home run in Mets' game vs. Guardians
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:08 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Jorge Polanco ended his 0-for-26 slump with a solo home run in the third inning as the New York Mets faced the Cleveland Guardians. The home run contributed to the Mets' lead, which they maintained before eventually tying the game and moving to extra innings, winning 6-5. Mets interim manager Andy Green expressed pride in Polanco's hard work, noting he took about 300 swings during pregame workouts. Polanco recorded his first multi-hit game since April 7, helping his team during a challenging season. His performance underscores the significance of diligent practice and focus on fundamentals.
- •Polanco hit a solo home run and a double in the game.
- •The Mets won the game 6-5 in extra innings.
- •Polanco's performance comes after an extensive pregame workout.
- •This was Polanco's first multi-hit game since April 7.
- •The Mets aim for continued improvement in their performance.
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Mets' Jorge Polanco showing practice pays off with big night vs. Guardians: 'It feels great to contribute'
"Mets interim manager Andy Green was hopeful Jorge Polanco "could get rolling again" after saying the DH took about 300 swings during pregame workouts. Whether it was amount of practice or not, it worked.
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