Mets rally in ninth, beat Guardians 6-5 in extras
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:28 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Mets defeated the Guardians 6-5 in ten innings on August 5 at Progressive Field. After leading 3-0 early, New York allowed Cleveland to tie the game at 5-5 late. An error in the ninth inning by Brayan Rocchio allowed the tying run to score. Bo Bichette's RBI-single in the tenth put the Mets back ahead, and Daniel Duarte secured the win with a save. The series concludes on Thursday at 1:10 p.m.
- •Mets led 3-0 before the Guardians tied it 5-5.
- •Brett Baty and Jorge Polanco hit back-to-back homers.
- •Mets' bullpen combined for five strong innings of relief.
- •Cleveland's Patrick Bailey tied the game with an RBI single.
- •Final game of the series set for Thursday.
- 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Mets endure back-and-forth game, defeat Guardians in extras
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Mets rally in the ninth, find way to beat Guardians in extras, 6-5
"The Mets let a three-run lead slip away before fighting back to beat the Cleveland Guardians, 6-5, in extra innings.
"The Mets gave up a couple leads, but then executed a comeback of their own.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 2:28 AMMets endure back-and-forth game, defeat Guardians in extras
The Mets gave up a couple leads, but then executed a comeback of their own.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 2:05 AMMets rally in the ninth, find way to beat Guardians in extras, 6-5
The Mets let a three-run lead slip away before fighting back to beat the Cleveland Guardians, 6-5, in extra innings.
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