Mets Rally to Secure First Season Win, Split Doubleheader with Tigers

Pete Alonso's ninth-inning homer ignites comeback, preventing a 0-6 start for the Mets and marking Carlos Mendoza's first win as manager.

The New York Mets secured their first win of the season with a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers, splitting a doubleheader and avoiding a 0-6 start.
Pete Alonso's ninth-inning home run tied the game, sparking a rally that led to Tyrone Taylor's walk-off single.
The Tigers' pitching staff took a combined no-hitter into the eighth inning but ultimately lost the second game of the doubleheader.
Detroit's win in the first game extended their season-opening winning streak to five games, their best start since 2016.
The Mets' victory came as a relief for new manager Carlos Mendoza, marking his first win in the major leagues.