Mets rally for five runs in 8th to secure win over Royals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:08 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The New York Mets defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on July 6 in a game marked by a decisive five-run eighth inning. The Royals initially tied the game at 1-1 with a Salvador Perez single but could not maintain momentum. Key contributions included AJ Ewing's home run in the first inning for the Mets and timely hitting in the eighth, including a bases-loaded hit by Jared Young. With this loss, the Royals fell short after showing promising offensive play in recent games.
- •AJ Ewing homered for the Mets in the first inning.
- •Salvador Perez tied the game for the Royals in the sixth.
- •The Mets scored five runs in the eighth inning.
- •Jared Young's pinch-hit lead by a hit led to the Mets' rally.
- •Kansas City Royals lost their momentum in the late innings.
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Never ending 8th dooms the Royals
"A close one got away from the Royals at the end tonight
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