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DeGrom Dominates in Citi Field Return, Rangers Push Mets’ Skid to Seven

The defeat further endangered New York’s slim hold on the final NL wild-card berth.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 9: Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies pours water on Kyle Schwarber #12 after the game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on September 9, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Mets 9-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Texas erupted for six two-out runs in the first inning, chasing rookie Jonah Tong after two outs with three walks and six runs allowed.
  • Jacob deGrom worked seven innings of four-hit, three-run ball, retiring his final 15 batters in his first start at Citi Field since leaving the Mets.
  • Francisco Álvarez homered and Juan Soto and Pete Alonso added sacrifice flies for all of New York’s scoring in an 8-3 loss.
  • The Mets’ prolonged offensive inconsistency showed again after a recent stretch of 29 straight plate-appearance outs noted entering the second inning.
  • The Rangers have won five straight and 15 of 19 despite injuries to key hitters, tightening their AL playoff chase, with Patrick Corbin vs. Brandon Sproat scheduled next.