Overview

• The Royals held a 3-1 lead after Bobby Witt Jr.’s seventh-inning two-run homer before New York loaded the bases in the eighth against Steven Cruz.
• Mark Vientos delivered a three-run double off closer Carlos Estévez to put the Mets ahead 4-3.
• Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer in the ninth and Juan Soto followed with his 22nd homer in back-to-back blasts.
• Kodai Senga returned from the injured list to throw four scoreless innings in his first start since June 12.
• The win ended Kansas City’s four-game streak and the interleague series continues Saturday at Kauffman Stadium.