Mets Clinch Series Victory Over Royals with Late Scoring

New York Mets secured a tight win in the series finale, highlighted by Salvador Perez's injury during a home plate collision.

Harrison Bader's eighth-inning RBI single broke the scoreless deadlock, leading the Mets to a 2-1 win against the Royals.
Salvador Perez, Royals' catcher, sustained injuries to his groin and hip after a collision at home plate in the fourth inning.
Mets' pitching staff combined for a three-hitter, with Edwin Diaz earning his third save despite allowing a late home run.
Both teams' starting pitchers delivered strong performances, each tossing six scoreless innings with multiple strikeouts.
The Mets have now won seven out of their last ten games, while the Royals have lost only twice in the same number of matches.