Nick Morabito collects first major league hits in Mets win over Rays
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Rookie Nick Morabito delivered a three-run double for his first major league hit on Wednesday night, helping the New York Mets defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-4. Morabito entered as a pinch runner in the sixth inning and added a single later in the game while contributing a diving defensive play in left field during the eighth. The Mets tallied 14 hits in the victory, including a solo home run by Juan Soto and a three-run double from Brett Baty that chased starting pitcher Griffin Jax in the third inning. Jax took the loss after surrendering six runs, while Justin Hagenman provided three innings for the Mets in a spot start. The win for New York concluded as the Rays saw Junior Caminero’s 15-game hitting streak end. The Mets return home for a series against the Giants starting Friday, while the Rays travel to Texas to face the Rangers on Thursday.
- •Nick Morabito recorded his first major league hit with a three-run double in the seventh inning.
- •The New York Mets finished with 14 total hits in the 10-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
- •Junior Caminero went 0 for 4, ending his 15-game hitting streak.
- •The Mets host the San Francisco Giants for a three-game series beginning Friday.
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Morabito sparks Mets with 3-run double for first hit, makes dazzling catch in 10-4 win vs. Rays
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Mets' Nick Morabito reflects on 'amazing' night, earns praise from Andy Green
"Rookie Nick Morabito had a three-run double for his first major league hit and later made a sparkling defensive play in left field, helping the New York Mets beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-4 on Wednesday night. Morabito, who entered as a pinch runner for Mark Vientos in the sixth inning, came up with two outs and the bases loaded in the seventh and slashed a 2-2 pitch from Manuel Rodríguez down the left-field line to turn the Mets' two-run lead into a 9-4 advantage. In the eighth, Victor Mesa Jr. sent a sinking liner to left that Morabito chased down and made a diving catch to end the inning.
"Mets rookie Nick Morabito earned praise from interim manager Andy Green after his bases-clearing double delivered three RBI in the team's 10-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 2:06 AMNick Morabito sparks Mets with 3-run double for first hit, makes dazzling catch in 10-4 win vs. Rays
Rookie Nick Morabito had a three-run double for his first major league hit and later made a sparkling defensive play in left field, helping the New York Mets beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-4 on Wednesday night. Morabito, who entered as a pinch runner for Mark Vientos in the sixth inning, came up with two outs and the bases loaded in the seventh and slashed a 2-2 pitch from Manuel Rodríguez down the left-field line to turn the Mets' two-run lead into a 9-4 advantage. In the eighth, Victor Mesa Jr. sent a sinking liner to left that Morabito chased down and made a diving catch to end the inning.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 2:06 AMMets' Nick Morabito reflects on 'amazing' night, earns praise from Andy Green
Mets rookie Nick Morabito earned praise from interim manager Andy Green after his bases-clearing double delivered three RBI in the team's 10-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.
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