Mark Vientos and Francisco Lindor lead Mets past Royals, 8-3
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With Jesse Winker back on the injured list and Starling Marte out until after the All-Star break, the Mets need someone to step up big and provide a boost in the designated hitter role. Enter Mark Vientos.
The Royals head into the All-Star break on a positive note thanks to a stellar pitching performance from rookie Noah Cameron and some ninth inning heroics. Facing a New York Mets team looking for series sweep, Cameron put up zeroes for 6 2/3 innings and helped the Royals to a 3-2 triumph.
The Mets' opportunity to sweep the Royals in the last game before the All-Star break on Sunday has been pushed back due to rain.
Senga was again helped out by Mauricio, as he finished his night with a much-needed clean fourth inning. He threw 67 pitches in his first start back and allowed just four hits and two walks while striking out four over four scoreless innings -- he lowered his ERA to 1.39 on the year.