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Mets Win Fifth Straight With 8-1 Rout of Giants

The shortstop’s three-hit night paired with a rebound start from Holmes puts New York at 60-44, clinging to a half-game NL East lead as the trade deadline nears.

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New York Mets' Francisco Lindor (12) celebrates with Pete Alonso after scoring against the San Francisco Giants on Juan Soto's single during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
New York Mets' Francisco Lindor, right, runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb (62) during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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Overview

  • Francisco Lindor snapped an 0-for-31 slump by going 3-for-5 with his 20th homer, a double and three runs scored to spark the offense.
  • Clay Holmes surrendered one run over five innings for his first win since late June, holding the Giants to six hits and two strikeouts.
  • Brandon Nimmo and Juan Soto each drove in two runs, fueling early rallies and extending the lineup’s depth.
  • San Francisco placed starter Landen Roupp on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation and recalled Tristan Beck to shore up its rotation.
  • Huascar Brazobán, Rico Garcia and José Castillo combined for four scoreless relief innings to preserve the Mets’ lead late in the game.