Mets lose lead late as White Sox walk off in dramatic fashion
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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

The New York Mets held a 4-0 lead against the Chicago White Sox but were ultimately walked off at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 21, 2026. The Mets scored first with a run in the second inning, and later recorded two more runs in the fourth and a solo homer in the fifth. After the White Sox tied the game with three home runs in the sixth inning, both teams' bullpens held firm through the eighth. The game ended dramatically when Jake Rogers hit a two-run walk-off homer off Jefry Yan in the ninth inning, concluding a tumultuous match.
- •Mets led 4-0 before White Sox tied it in the sixth inning.
- •Elvis night at the ballpark featured a dramatic finish.
- •Jefry Yan surrendered the walk-off home run to Jake Rogers.
- •Mets scored three runs in the fourth, aided by an error.
- •Both teams' bullpens dominated after the sixth inning.
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"The Mets were walked off on Elvis night at the ballpark to kick off this road trip.
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