Robert Stock leads the Mets to a 3-2 win against the Rays
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Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The New York Mets opened their series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 3-2 victory on Monday night. Robert Stock provided 5.1 scoreless innings in his start, earning his first major league win since 2019. Mark Vientos, recently returned from the injured list, contributed a solo home run in the seventh inning to extend the New York lead. Although Daniel Duarte allowed two runs in the eighth, Kodai Senga secured the save by closing out the ninth inning. Every New York starter except Francisco Lindor recorded at least one hit during the contest. The loss marks a setback for the American League-leading Rays as the series continues.
- •Robert Stock threw 5.1 scoreless innings to earn his first win as a starter.
- •Mark Vientos hit his 12th home run of the year in his return from the injured list.
- •Kodai Senga recorded his fifth save of the season in five opportunities.
- •The Mets defeated the American League-leading Tampa Bay Rays 3-2.
- •Christopher Morel prevented three runs with a defensive catch in the fifth inning.
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Mets win with offensive beatdown in Tampa Bay
- 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Brett Baty, Nick Morabito each tally three RBI in Mets' 10-4 series-clinching win over Rays
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Mets squeak out 3-2 win over Rays with splendid pitching, timely hitting
"The New York Mets (63-77) took the rubber match of their three-game road series against the Tampa Bay Rays (83-56), 10-4, the final score, thanks to heroics from Brett Baty and Nick Morabito.
"The Mets scratched out a 3-2 win over the AL-leading Tampa Bay Rays in their series opener on Monday night.
"The Rays were no match for the Mets exploding offense.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 1:46 AMMets win with offensive beatdown in Tampa Bay
The Rays were no match for the Mets exploding offense.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 1:33 AMBrett Baty, Nick Morabito each tally three RBI in Mets' 10-4 series-clinching win over Rays
The New York Mets (63-77) took the rubber match of their three-game road series against the Tampa Bay Rays (83-56), 10-4, the final score, thanks to heroics from Brett Baty and Nick Morabito.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 1:28 AMMets squeak out 3-2 win over Rays with splendid pitching, timely hitting
The Mets scratched out a 3-2 win over the AL-leading Tampa Bay Rays in their series opener on Monday night.
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