The New York Mets fell to the Kansas City Royals 3-2 after a walk-off hit in the ninth inning during Sundays' game. The Mets had limited success offensively until the ninth, where they tied the game 2-2. Clay Holmes pitched five innings, allowing only two runs. Sean Manaea, making his season debut, struck out seven over 3.1 innings. The loss occurred despite the Mets winning seven of their last 11 games and entering the All-Star break with momentum. They recorded 10 hits in the game, including two from Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio, and Tyrone Taylor.
Clay Holmes delivered a solid start, giving the Mets a chance by limiting Kansas City to two runs over five innings. He scattered five hits and struck out two, with the only damage coming on a groundball RBI double down the right-field line.
Sean Manaea made his season debut in relief and showed encouraging signs after returning from injury. The lefty struck out seven over 3.1 innings and struck out the side in the seventh.
Offensively, the Mets had little going until the ninth. Ronny Mauricio doubled to lead off, and Jeff McNeil followed with a triple to finally break the scoring drought.
Nick Loftin ended it with a walk-off hit to plate the winning run.
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