Mets squander lead, fall to Royals 16-12 in high-scoring game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 2:45 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Mets lost to the Kansas City Royals 16-12 on July 7 in a high-scoring matchup at home. New York led 9-4 after four innings, but the Royals surged ahead with a seven-run seventh inning. The Mets attempted a late rally, narrowing the score to 16-12 by the ninth inning. This game marks the first time the Mets have scored over 11 runs at home and lost.
- •Mets took a 9-4 lead before Royals scored seven runs in one inning.
- •Kansas City recorded 19 hits compared to New York's 13.
- •Tyler Tolbert tied an MLB record with hits in 12 straight at-bats.
- •A.J. Ewing had four hits and three RBIs in his performance.
- •This loss puts further pressure on the Mets' pitching staff.
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Mets waste early lead, bullpen implodes in rollercoaster 16-12 loss to Royals
"The Mets dropped a rollercoaster game to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night, losing 16-12.
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