Mets secure gritty win over White Sox with strong offense and bullpen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:44 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Mets scored 10 runs against the White Sox on August 22, taking the middle game of the weekend series. Five home runs were key to their offensive effort, including two by Luis Robert Jr. Carson Benge contributed significantly with three hits despite a collision scare. The bullpen excelled, allowing just one run in the final 4.1 innings. With this victory, New York improved to 11-6 in August, aiming for their fifth series win of the month in the upcoming game with Nolan McLean starting.
- •Mets scored 10 runs on 16 hits in Chicago.
- •Luis Robert Jr. hit two home runs in his second game back.
- •Carson Benge had three hits and a home run.
- •Mets bullpen allowed only one run in the final 4.1 innings.
- •New York seeks fifth series win in August with Nolan McLean as starter.
- 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — Mets’ bats, bullpen lead way to secure ‘gritty, gutsy’ win over White Sox
"It wasn’t pretty, but it certainly was gritty, as the Mets took the middle-game from the White Sox Saturday night.
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