Robert Stock earns first win since 2019 as Mets defeat Rays
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Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Robert Stock delivered his strongest outing of the 2026 season on September 1, pitching five-and-one-third scoreless innings to help the Mets secure a victory against the Rays in St. Petersburg. Stock struck out four batters and allowed five hits while working out of a bases-loaded jam in the fifth inning. Mark Vientos contributed offensively with a fourth-inning groundout and a seventh-inning solo home run, while Francisco Alvarez added an RBI single. The Mets bullpen held the lead despite Daniel Duarte allowing two runs in the eighth, with Kodai Senga closing the game to earn a save. This victory marks Stock’s first win since 2019, as he lowered his season ERA significantly during the series opener.
- •Robert Stock earned his first win since 2019 after pitching 5.1 scoreless innings.
- •Mark Vientos recorded a solo home run and an RBI in the Mets' victory.
- •Kodai Senga struck out Yandy Díaz in the ninth to secure the save.
- •The Mets bullpen surrendered two runs across the final two innings.
- •Christopher Morel contributed a key outfield assist and defensive catch for the Mets.
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — Mets Pitcher Picks Up First MLB Win in 7 Years
- 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Robert Stock's first major league win in 7 years lifts Mets past Rays, 3-2
- 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — Stock has the start of his life, Mets beat Rays
"Robert Stock pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning for his first major league win in seven years, Mark Vientos homered in his return from the injured list and the New York Mets beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Monday night. Francisco Alvarez had an RBI single and left fielder Christopher Morel made two pivotal defensive plays as the last-place Mets stopped Tampa Bay's four-game winning streak.
"It had been seven years since the last time New York Mets starter Robert Stock won an MLB game. That drought ended in the Mets’ 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.The last time Stock won a game was April 5, 2019. Back then, he was a pitcher for the San Diego […] The post Mets Pitcher Picks Up First MLB Win in 7 Years appeared first on HEAVY.
"Robert Stock had a great night, and the Mets held on to beat the Rays.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:24 AMMets Pitcher Picks Up First MLB Win in 7 Years
It had been seven years since the last time New York Mets starter Robert Stock won an MLB game. That drought ended in the Mets’ 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.The last time Stock won a game was April 5, 2019. Back then, he was a pitcher for the San Diego […] The post Mets Pitcher Picks Up First MLB Win in 7 Years appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 1:48 AMRobert Stock's first major league win in 7 years lifts Mets past Rays, 3-2
Robert Stock pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning for his first major league win in seven years, Mark Vientos homered in his return from the injured list and the New York Mets beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Monday night. Francisco Alvarez had an RBI single and left fielder Christopher Morel made two pivotal defensive plays as the last-place Mets stopped Tampa Bay's four-game winning streak.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 1:19 AMStock has the start of his life, Mets beat Rays
Robert Stock had a great night, and the Mets held on to beat the Rays.
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