The Mets erased a tie game with one decisive swing in the eighth inning, defeating Minnesota 10-8 in a contest that changed hands multiple times before New York's late surge settled the outcome.
Bo Bichette delivered the decisive blow with a three-run double that scored Baty, Pham and Semien, capping a 3-for-5 performance with three RBIs. The shortstop is five doubles away from 200 career doubles and has been a consistent offensive force with a .238 average this season.
The eighth inning proved pivotal for both teams. Ryan Jeffers had tied the game moments earlier with a grand slam that scored Lee, Larnach and Bell, completing a remarkable 1-for-3 night with four RBIs. But Bichette's response immediately put the Mets back in control, turning a 7-7 deadlock into a 10-7 advantage.
Joe Ryan struggled through five innings for Minnesota, allowing seven hits and seven runs while striking out five. His ERA sits at 3.90 as he approaches 50 career wins, needing just two more to reach the milestone. Devin Williams earned the victory despite allowing one run in relief, carrying a 10.29 ERA.
New York snapped a losing streak to improve to 8-16, while Minnesota fell to 12-12. Williams is 22 strikeouts away from 500 career strikeouts.