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
Summary

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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