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Mets hold off late rally to secure 3-2 victory against Rays

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Mets hold off late rally to secure 3-2 victory against Rays

Summary

The New York Mets defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on August 31 at Tropicana Field. Mark Vientos drove in a run on a double play and later hit a solo home run to help the Mets build their lead. Robert Stock earned the win despite the Rays loading the bases with no outs in the fifth inning, a threat that ended without a score. Ian Seymour recorded ten strikeouts over 6.1 innings for Tampa Bay but allowed three runs in the loss. The Rays failed to capitalize on two challenges in the ninth inning as Yandy Diaz struck out looking to end the game. The teams are scheduled to play again at 6:40 EST at Tropicana Field with Freddy Peralta slated to start for the Rays.

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By the Numbers

•The New York Mets won 3-2 against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 31.
•Mark Vientos recorded a home run and a run-scoring double play for New York.
•Ian Seymour struck out ten batters in 6.1 innings for Tampa Bay.
•Robert Stock pitched five innings to earn the win for the Mets.
•Freddy Peralta is scheduled to start the next game at 6:40 EST.

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3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Apples & Oranges: Mets 3, Rays 2

What they're saying

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At some point, there is a conversation to be had about Yandy Diaz and his reluctance to challenges. Tampa Bay, down one run in the ninth, Diaz came to the plate as the go-ahead run, with Richie Palacios on first. Strike one was above the zone, and Diaz, as Diaz does, took a long glare […]
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