Milwaukee Brewers vs New York Mets — Recap

📰Game Recap

The New York Mets secured a dramatic 3-2 extra-inning victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, walking off in the tenth after the visitors had tied the game in the ninth. This hard-fought win came as an upset, as the Brewers had been favored by the pregame market, and SportsFBI's proprietary model also leaned Milwaukee, primarily due to a perceived starting pitching quality advantage.

Milwaukee broke the scoreless tie in the top of the fourth inning when Lara singled to left, allowing Contreras to score. The Mets quickly answered in the bottom of the fifth, as Francisco Lindor launched a 400-foot solo home run to center field, knotting the score at one apiece. An inning later, Robert Jr. put New York ahead with a 390-foot solo blast to left-center.

The Mets' ability to match Milwaukee's offense with back-to-back solo shots from Lindor and Robert Jr. proved pivotal in establishing their narrow lead. On the mound, New York starter Zac Thornton delivered a strong performance, limiting the powerful Brewers lineup to just one earned run over six innings while striking out four, effectively keeping the game within reach. Despite the Mets holding the advantage, Milwaukee showed resilience in the top of the ninth when Yelich doubled to left, bringing home Contreras and forcing extra innings.

New York ultimately sealed the victory in the bottom of the tenth, capitalizing on a crucial throwing error by third baseman Hamilton on a grounder from Morel that allowed Lindor to score the winning run. The Mets' determination to secure the upset against a strong opponent highlighted their resilience. Following the win, New York moved to 60-72 on the season, while Milwaukee's record dropped to 81-51.