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Mets defeat Guardians 6-2 in first game after trade deadline

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Mets defeat Guardians 6-2 in first game after trade deadline

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The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 in the first game of a three-game series on August 4. Interim manager Andy Green emphasized the need to 'play winning baseball' after the trade deadline. Catcher Luis Torrens stood out with three hits, including a home run, contributing four RBIs. Left-hander Sean Manaea pitched six innings, allowing two earned runs. The Mets plan to focus on developing their rookies for future seasons while assessing veterans like Kodai Senga in new roles.

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•Luis Torrens goes 3-for-3 with a home run and four RBIs.
•Sean Manaea allows two earned runs over six innings.
•Mets focus on developing rookies after trade deadline.
•Kodai Senga may transition to high-leverage relief roles.
•Mets aim to stay competitive for the remainder of the season.

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1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Mets move forward by ‘playing winning baseball’ after trade deadline

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CLEVELAND — Now that the trade deadline is over, what comes next for the moribund Mets? “Play winning baseball,” said interim manager Andy Green. The Mets did that Tuesday at Progressive Field, beating the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 in the first game of a three-game series. Catcher Luis Torrens, who garnered a lot of interest from other teams over the last few weeks, went 3-for-3 with a home run ...
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Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 1:20 AM
Mets move forward by ‘playing winning baseball’ after trade deadline
CLEVELAND — Now that the trade deadline is over, what comes next for the moribund Mets? “Play winning baseball,” said interim manager Andy Green. The Mets did that Tuesday at Progressive Field, beating the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 in the first game of a three-game series. Catcher Luis Torrens, who garnered a lot of interest from other teams over the last few weeks, went 3-for-3 with a home run ...

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