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The Mets' recent struggles on the mound and at key lineup spots highlight their need for a power bat like Mike Trout, with trade speculation heating up ahead of the deadline.
It looked like Angels right-hander Kyle Hendricks was going to have his best outing of the season on Tuesday night at Citi Field. He was cruising early and given a two-run lead. But then he ended up o
Francisco Alvarez hit a tying homer in his second game back from the minors and the Mets rallied to beat the Angels.
Mets relievers Rico Garcia, Reed Garrett and Ryne Stanek recorded the final 10 outs to preserve the one-run lead. Filling in for closer Edwin Diaz, who pitched the previous two days, Stanek got Trout to pop out with runners on first and second to end the ninth.
José Buttó’s final line wasn’t great for the Mets on Wednesday, but the return of a proven arm was a welcome development for the club.