Mets come out on top in Royal Rumble

Aug 19 2019 by Amazin' Avenue

 
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Despite their manager’s best efforts, the Mets take the rubber game.

After a rough start from Zack Wheeler, the offense exploded in the late innings to top the Royals 11-5. The Mets had eight hits and six runs in the seventh, and Pete Alonso capped off the win with his 40th home run of the season in the ninth, giving him sole possession of the National League rookie record. All this happened in spite of some truly awful management from Mickey...

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