Mets hit two 3-run homers to defeat Dodgers 8-3 and avoid sweep
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The New York Mets overcame the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3 on July 26, avoiding a season sweep. Tyrone Taylor's three-run homer in the sixth put the Mets ahead, followed by a three-run shot from Marcus Semien in the seventh. The Dodgers had initially led 3-1 before the Mets' comeback. Freddy Peralta started for New York, allowing three runs over four innings, amid trade speculation as the deadline approaches.
- •Taylor hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning.
- •Semien followed with another three-run shot in the seventh.
- •The Mets improved to 44-62 with the win.
- •Peralta's performance may impact his trade value as a free agent.
- •The Dodgers had led 3-1 before the Mets' offensive surge.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Taylor and Semien each hit a 3-run homer as Mets beat Dodgers 8-3 to avoid season sweep
"Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, Marcus Semien added a three-run drive in the seventh and New York beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep. With the Dodgers leading 3-1, reliever Jack Dreyer walked rookie Carson Benge and pinch-hitter Luis Robert Jr. in the sixth.
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