Mets Break Losing Streak
Lindor, Soto Triples Propel Mets Past Phillies 6-2, Snapping Skid and Securing Green's First Win
The New York Mets snapped a seven-game losing streak Saturday, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 at Citi Field. Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto each hit a key triple to power the comeback win, giving interim manager Andy Green his first victory AP News.
The win moves the Mets to 35-48 on the season — still last place in the NL East and 10 games out of the wild card. But after firing manager Carlos Mendoza just 24 hours earlier, the clubhouse needed a spark. Saturday night, they got one ctpost.com.
Lindor and Soto Triples Flip the Script
Bryce Harper put Philadelphia up 2-0 with a two-run homer in the third inning. Then the Mets woke up. In the sixth, Lindor — back after two months on the injured list with a left calf strain — ripped a two-run triple to tie the game. A.J. Ewing followed with a two-run single to put New York ahead 4-2 WRAL.
Soto added an RBI triple in the seventh and later scored on a sacrifice fly. He finished 2-for-3 with a walk. Soto was hitting .299 with 17 home runs entering the game, posting a .966 OPS on the season NBC Sports.
Andy Green Steps In After Mendoza Firing
The Mets fired Carlos Mendoza on the morning of June 26, just hours before a game against the Phillies. The team was 34-47 at the time. Senior VP of Player Development Andy Green — a former San Diego Padres manager from 2016 to 2019 — was named interim manager on the spot Philadelphia Inquirer.
Green lost his debut 2-1 on Friday night. But after Saturday's win, he described the team's resilience despite what he called a "toxic situation." David Stearns, the team's president of baseball operations, confirmed Green will return to the front office after the season. A full managerial search will begin in October MLB Trade Rumors.
A $358 Million Roster Falling Short of Expectations
The Mets entered 2026 with the highest payroll in MLB history — roughly $358 million — and a projected $124 million luxury tax penalty AP News. Owner Steve Cohen did not mince words about the results. "There is no sugarcoating it: this season has been a disappointment, and our fans deserve better than what we've delivered," he said WIN 98.5.
Injuries have wrecked the team's best-laid plans. Lindor missed two months. Soto also dealt with a calf strain. Saturday was only the 11th time in 83 games that the Mets' "2-3-4" core of Soto, Bo Bichette, and Lindor all started together NBC Sports.
What Comes Next: Trade Deadline Looms Large
At 10 games out of a wild card spot, the Mets face a tough choice before the July 31 trade deadline. Another slide could force the front office to sell high-priced assets. Pending free agents like Bo Bichette could draw interest from contenders NBC Sports.
The Phillies, despite losing Saturday, remain in the top NL wild card spot. New manager Don Mattingly has guided them to a 37-17 record since taking over in April. Harper is hitting .636 over his last three games and has 43 career home runs against the Mets — the most of any active player AP News.
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