Robert Stock pitches 5.1 scoreless innings as Mets beat Rays 3-2

Robert Stock recorded a career-long 5.1 scoreless innings in the New York Mets' 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. The right-hander earned his first win as a starting pitcher since 2019, providing a bounce-back performance following a difficult outing against the Milwaukee Brewers. Defense proved essential in the narrow pitcher’s duel, highlighted by a leaping catch from Christopher Morel with the bases loaded in the fifth inning. Interim manager Andy Green noted that Stock has found success when staying in the strike zone and forcing hitters to put the ball in play. The 36-year-old journeyman currently holds a 5.88 ERA across six starts this season. While Stock has struggled with length in previous appearances, this outing marks the first time in his major league career that he has pitched into the sixth inning.

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