2023-07-02 09:03:18
NEW YORK — Justin Verlander pitched seven solid innings for his first win in nearly six weeks and rookie Francisco Álvarez hit the first of three straight home runs as the New York Mets beat the San Diego Giants 4-1 on Saturday. Francisco.
Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Lindor homered back-to-back in the third off Anthony DeSclafani (4-8).
Tommy Pham added an RBI double off Sean Manaea in the fourth and New York (37-46) started July with a much-needed win following going 6-19 in its last 25 games.
“I’m happy June is over,” manager Buck Showalter admitted before the game.
Verlander (3-4), 40, allowed five hits, struck out six and allowed no earned runs in his 248th win and first since May 21 once morest Cleveland. The three-time Cy Young Award winner was (0-2) in his previous six starts.
For the Giants, the Venezuelans Wilmer Flores 4-0; Thairo Estrada 4-1; and Luis Matos 3-1.
For the Mets, the Puerto Rican Lindor 4-1 with a run scored and an RBI. Venezuelans Francisco Álvarez 3-1 with a run scored and an RBI; and Luis Guillorme 3-0.
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