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OmahaBaseball · Yesterday, 02:36 PM

Mayer’s 12th-inning home run lifts Boston to hard-fought victory at Citi Field

NYC, NY — The Boston Red Sox edged out the New York Mets 4–3 in a marathon 12-inning contest Monday night at Citi Field, thanks to a clutch solo home run from rookie shortstop Marcelo Mayer that broke the deadlock.

After both teams traded early opportunities without much success, the Mets took a 2–0 lead midway through the game, capitalizing on timely hitting against Boston starter Logan Gilbert. The Red Sox, however, stormed back in the eighth inning. Reese McGuire sparked the rally with a run-scoring play on a wild pitch before Jarren Duran lined a two-run single to right, giving Boston a 3–2 advantage.

New York refused to go quietly, tying the game in the bottom of the eighth inning that would push the game into extras. The bullpens on both sides traded scoreless frames until the top of the 12th, when Mayer launched a solo shot to left field off Mets reliever Luis Severino, putting Boston ahead for good.

Nick Pivetta (3–3) earned the win after tossing a scoreless 1 1/3 innings, while Severino (0–1) took the loss. Gilbert delivered a strong start for Boston, keeping the Red Sox in the game through eight innings; Game Score 62.

Mayer finished with two hits, including the game-winning homer, while Duran’s eighth-inning single proved pivotal to the comeback. For New York, Francisco Alvarez had a pair of hits in the losing effort.

With the victory, Boston improved to 78–60 on the season, strengthening its push for an American League Wild Card spot. The Mets, meanwhile, dropped to 63–75, continuing a frustrating stretch in extra-inning games.

Player of the Game: Logan Gilbert (Season: #3)

AL East Standings: 2nd Place, 1 Game Behind

Yesterday, 02:36 PM	#434
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,746	Game 138: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Mets Mayer’s 12th-inning home run lifts Boston to hard-fought victory at Citi Field NYC, NY — The Boston Red Sox edged out the New York Mets 4–3 in a marathon 12-inning contest Monday night at Citi Field, thanks to a clutch solo home run from rookie shortstop *Marcelo Mayer* that broke the deadlock. After both teams traded early opportunities without much success, the Mets took a 2–0 lead midway through the game, capitalizing on timely hitting against Boston starter *Logan Gilbert. The Red Sox, however, stormed back in the eighth inning. Reese McGuire* sparked the rally with a run-scoring play on a wild pitch before *Jarren Duran* lined a two-run single to right, giving Boston a 3–2 advantage. New York refused to go quietly, tying the game in the bottom of the eighth inning that would push the game into extras. The bullpens on both sides traded scoreless frames until the top of the 12th, when *Mayer* launched a solo shot to left field off Mets reliever *Luis Severino, putting Boston* ahead for good. *Nick Pivetta* (3–3) earned the win after tossing a scoreless 1 1/3 innings, while *Severino* (0–1) took the loss. *Gilbert* delivered a strong start for Boston, keeping the Red Sox in the game through eight innings; Game Score 62. *Mayer* finished with two hits, including the game-winning homer, while *Duran’s* eighth-inning single proved pivotal to the comeback. For New York, *Francisco Alvarez* had a pair of hits in the losing effort. With the victory, Boston improved to 78–60 on the season, strengthening its push for an American League Wild Card spot. The Mets, meanwhile, dropped to 63–75, continuing a frustrating stretch in extra-inning games. Player of the Game: *Logan Gilbert* (Season: #3) AL East Standings: 2nd Place, 1 Game Behind Attached Images __________________ Life is Good! Last edited by OmahaBaseball; Yesterday at 07:17 PM.