Blue Jays Defeat Mets 6-2 in Series Opener
Toronto Continues Dominant Run, Extends Winning Streak to 10 Games
Whit Merrifield's Grand Slam Propels Blue Jays to Victory
The Blue Jays extended their impressive winning streak to 10 games with a convincing 6-2 victory over the Mets in the series opener at Citi Field. Toronto's offense exploded with a six-run fourth inning, capped off by Whit Merrifield's towering grand slam. The Mets struggled to keep pace, managing only two runs on seven hits.
The Blue Jays' offense was relentless, pounding out 10 hits off Mets starter Taijuan Walker. George Springer and Matt Chapman each had two hits, while Bo Bichette and Danny Jansen contributed RBI singles. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base three times with a walk and two singles, extending his on-base streak to 15 games.
Merrifield's grand slam was the decisive blow, breaking open a 2-2 tie. The veteran infielder connected on a 1-1 curveball, sending it deep to left field for his second home run of the season. The grand slam was Merrifield's third career slam and his first since joining the Blue Jays in August.
On the mound, Kevin Gausman pitched effectively for the Blue Jays, allowing just one run on five hits over 5.1 innings. The right-hander struck out six batters and walked one. Tim Mayza, Jordan Romano, and Yimi Garcia combined to finish the game, allowing one run on two hits over the final 3.2 innings.
The Mets' offense struggled to keep up with the Blue Jays, managing only two runs on seven hits. Pete Alonso drove in both runs with a two-run homer in the first inning. Jeff McNeil and Mark Canha each had two hits for the Mets, but the team left 10 runners on base.
With the win, the Blue Jays improve to 81-51 on the season and extend their lead in the AL East to 5.5 games. The Mets fall to 75-57, 9.5 games behind the Braves in the NL East. The two teams will meet again on Saturday in the second game of the series.
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