Mets drop series opener to Red Sox 6-2 at Citi Field

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Mets drop series opener to Red Sox 6-2 at Citi Field
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The Mets lost to the Red Sox 6-2 in the first game of the weekend series at Citi Field on July 10, 2026. Despite accumulating ten hits, the Mets struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities and never led in the game. The Red Sox jumped to an early 2-0 lead, benefiting from a shaky defensive start by the Mets. Starter Nolan McLean held the Red Sox to two unearned runs over six innings. New York could not capitalize with runners in scoring position, finishing 0-for-5 in such situations. The Red Sox added to their lead later with a two-run home run by Anthony Seigler. The two teams will meet again for the next game in the series.

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  • Mets record ten hits but fail to string runs together.
  • Red Sox score two unearned runs in the first inning.
  • Mets go 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.
  • Anthony Seigler hits a two-run homer for Boston.
  • Series continues with next game scheduled.
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The Mets fell to the Red Sox 6-2 in the opener of this weekend series at Citi Field. The game was close for much of the evening, but despite racking up ten hits, the Mets failed to string any hits together and never led in the game. Despite the Red Sox being the more sleep […]

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