Mets secure weekend sweep as Torrens continues power surge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:18 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The New York Mets completed a weekend sweep of the Nationals on Sunday, highlighted by strong performances from Luis Torrens and Jared Young, who contributed key hits. Torrens hit his fourth home run in six games, while Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning for a quality start. The team is set to receive a boost with Christopher Morel's reported call-up. In other moves, top prospect Elian Peña was promoted to High-A Brooklyn, and Émilien Pitre moved up to Syracuse.
- •Mets swept the Nationals in the weekend series.
- •Luis Torrens hit his fourth homer in six games.
- •Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning.
- •Christopher Morel is reportedly called up to the majors.
- •Elian Peña promoted to High-A Brooklyn.
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — ICYMI in Mets Land: New York secures weekend sweep, top prospect buzz
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