Mets complete series against Astros as league updates impact Rookie of the Year

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Mets complete series against Astros as league updates impact Rookie of the Year
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The New York Mets concluded their series against the Houston Astros at Citi Field. In Syracuse, Mark Vientos hit three home runs during a rehab assignment as six pitchers combined for a no-hitter. Across the National League East, the Braves secured a 3-2 win against the Rockies with a walk-off effort from Matt Olson. The Marlins defeated the Nationals 6-2 following a late-inning bullpen collapse. Meanwhile, the Phillies earned a 5-2 victory over the Angels after scoring four times in the final three innings. Elsewhere, Max Scherzer recorded ten strikeouts against the Mariners, moving into ninth place on the all-time strikeout list. The Cardinals placed J.J. Weatherholt on the 15-day injured list, a move that affects the Rookie of the Year race. Additionally, Curaçao secured the Little League World Series title with an 11-2 win over Las Vegas.

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  • •Mark Vientos hit three home runs in a minor league rehab game.
  • •Matt Olson drove in the winning run in a 3-2 victory over the Rockies.
  • •Max Scherzer moved to ninth place on the all-time strikeout list.
  • •Curaçao defeated Las Vegas 11-2 to win the Little League World Series.
  • •J.J. Weatherholt was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Cardinals.
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