Baty’s 4-Run Blast Lifts Mets Past Rangers in Arlington

The Decisive Moment

The New York Mets secured their victory with a dramatic offensive explosion in the final frame. In the ninth inning, Brandon Baty launched a four-run home run to right-center field, measuring 455 feet. The blast provided the margin of victory, accounting for all seven of the Mets’ runs in the contest.

With the power stroke, New York extended their lead from 3-2 to 7-2, effectively closing out the game against their former division rivals.

Early Inning Action

New York established an early advantage in the third inning when Juan Soto homered to right-center field, a 429-foot shot that also brought Francisco Lindor home. That two-run play gave the Mets a 2-0 lead they would carry for several innings.

The Rangers began chipping away at the deficit in the fifth. Marcus Semien had earlier tied the game with a solo home run to left-center field in the eighth inning, but before that, Texas managed to tie the score in the fifth. Seager Burger singled to left field to score Hodge Nimmo, making it 2-1.

On the same drive, Josh Jung grounded into a fielder’s choice at second base; Burger scored on the play, tying the game at 2-2 while Jake Jansen was thrown out at second and Julio Lopez advanced to third.

Pitching Performances

Nolan McLean earned the win for New York, pitching seven innings of work. He allowed three hits and two earned runs while striking out five batters and issuing one walk. His performance kept the Rangers’ offense in check for the majority of the game.

Devin Williams secured the save with a perfect inning of relief, recording one strikeout without allowing any hits, walks, or runs. Cionel Perez closed out the eighth inning, allowing one hit but preventing any further scoring.

For Texas, Cody Bradford took the loss after pitching 4.1 innings. He gave up four hits and two earned runs, striking out one batter. Tyler Alexander and Chase Silseth combined for 2.0 scoreless innings, though both issued walks.

Jacob Latz pitched 1.2 innings, allowing one hit and one earned run before being pulled. Jordan Montgomery and Trevor Williams each pitched fractionally less than an inning, combining to give up four unearned runs that proved costly in the late innings.

Game Details

The game was played on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, with an attendance of 30,188. The win improved the Mets’ record to 73-85. The loss dropped the Rangers’ record to 78-80.

Sources

ESPN