Mets offense and Manaea lead to series win over Royals

On July 9, 2026, the New York Mets defeated the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field. Sean Manaea pitched seven strong innings, allowing just two earned runs while the Mets' offense surged with six runs in the fifth inning. Jared Young tied the game in the second, and Tyrone Taylor's homer in the fifth shifted momentum. Juan Soto also contributed with a long home run in the seventh, helping the Mets secure a series win. The Mets ended the game with a solid performance from their bullpen, which allowed only a single hit in the final two innings.

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