Mets score five runs in fifth inning for 7-3 victory over Royals

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Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Mets score five runs in fifth inning for 7-3 victory over Royals
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The New York Mets secured a 7-3 victory against the Kansas City Royals on July 9, powered by a five-run fifth inning. Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying home run and contributed to the scoring run, which also featured key RBI hits from Bo Bichette and Francisco Alvarez. Sean Manaea threw seven innings, allowing three runs, two earned, while striking out six, marking his longest outing since October 2024. The Mets aim to build on this win as they head into a series against the Boston Red Sox, while the Royals continue their road trip against the Baltimore Orioles.

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  • Mets scored five runs in the fifth inning
  • Sean Manaea pitched seven innings
  • Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying home run
  • Bo Bichette had a go-ahead sacrifice fly
  • Mets face Red Sox next, Royals face Orioles
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  • 8:07 PMYahoo SportsMets use 5-run 5th inning to surge to 7-3 win over Royals
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Tyrone Taylor, who entered when Mark Vientos left after being hit by a pitch, hit the game-tying homer to start a five-run fifth inning Thursday, powering the New York Mets to a 7-3 win over the Kansas City Royals. Sean Manaea had his longest start in 21 months for the Mets, who won a series for just the third time since June 1. Manaea (2-4) allowed six hits, three runs, two earned, and struck out six while completing seven innings for the first time since Oct. 8, 2024, when he earned the win for the Mets in Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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