The Mets put on a show, overpowering the Blue Jays 14-6 at TD Ballpark. John Smith III was the star of the night, launching two home runs and driving in three runs. Ryan Tayman also contributed with a homer and two RBIs, helping the Mets dominate the scoreboard.
The Mets showcased their offensive firepower, racking up 15 hits and four home runs while leaving the Blue Jays struggling to keep pace. With standout performances from Ryan Tayman and John Smith III, who both drove in crucial runs, the Mets made their mark early.
On the mound, Clay Holmes was stellar, tossing four scoreless innings and striking out three, which helped set the tone for the game. Despite a strong effort from the Blue Jays, who had their moments, their pitching couldn't contain the Mets' relentless attack.
The Mets are coming off a win, 2-8 over their last 10. The Blue Jays are coming off a loss, 5-5 over their last 10.
The Mets are up next at Tortugas (Aug 27-28). The Blue Jays are up next home vs Cardinals (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLUPort St. Lucie Mets | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 0 |
| DUNDunedin Blue Jays | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elian Peña SS | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Cole Mathis 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Julio Zayas 1B | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Marco Vargas 2B | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Aiden Robbins CF | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Yovanny Rodriguez DH | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| John Smith III RF | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Ryan Tayman C | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wyatt Vincent LF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Kooper Schulte 3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Clay Holmes P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Warren P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler McLoughlin P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernesto Mercedes P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miguel Mejias P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Alvarez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Holmes | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Austin Warren | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tyler McLoughlin | 0.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Ernesto Mercedes | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Miguel Mejias | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Luis Alvarez | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | SLU 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| B9 | SLU 99.9 | — | |
| B9 | SLU 99.9 | — | |
| B9 | SLU 99.9 | — | |
| B9 | SLU 99.9 | — | |
| B9 | SLU 99.9 | — | |
| B9 | SLU 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | SLU 99.9 | — |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.