SAN FRANCISCO

On Sunday, the Mets showcased their impressive offensive skills, seizing a solid opportunity to shine.

The talented rookie was instrumental, hitting a go-ahead homer into MacCowby’s Cove at Oracle Park. This marked a moment for the Mets, who are now celebrating their highest-paid player in Major League history.

Ronny Mauricio and Juan Soto’s powerful performance guided the Mets to a 5-3 comeback victory against the Giants, completing a series sweep. With this win, the Mets extended their winning streak to seven games, matching their season high and moving 1½ games ahead of the first-place Phillies in the NL East.

This game was particularly significant for the 24-year-old Mauricio as he continues to bounce back from a tough season following knee surgery. Over the past week, he’s been stitching together a remarkable comeback, complemented by Soto’s valuable contribution.

Mauricio finished the game 4-for-4 with two RBIs, marking his first career four-hit game and leading the Mets’ offense, which totaled 12 hits.

Kodai Senga, in his third outing since returning from injury, threw 92 pitches and lasted five innings. He gave up three runs on four hits while striking out five, with his ERA now at 2.00.

The scoring began when Francisco Lindor’s RBI groundout gave the Mets a 1-0 lead.

Then, Francisco Alvarez and Mauricio sparked a rally. Unfortunately, Soto ended the inning after Lindor scored the first run.

In the fourth inning, a home run from Matt Chapman tied the game 1-1. Senga had fallen behind in the count before allowing the ball to fly over the left-center fence.

In the fifth inning, Alvarez and Mauricio connected with back-to-back doubles, boosting the Mets to a 2-1 lead, although Joey Rukkesi managed to secure the final three outs without any additional scores.

However, Chapman tied things again in the sixth with another homer, this time a two-run shot, putting the Mets in a 3-2 deficit. Willie Adams had two singles, and Chapman capitalized with a fastball for his seventh homer of the season, marking a tough stretch for Senga, who allowed three homers in just two games.

Despite a double from Jeff McNeill and two walks from Brett Baty in the sixth, Alvarez didn’t allow any damage.

Then came Mauricio’s splash hit—a homer that sailed over the right field wall into San Francisco Bay, tying the game at 3-3. With two outs, Soto also unloaded a homer, his 25th of the season, giving the Mets a 4-3 lead.

In the eighth inning, Reed Garrett allowed a leadoff single before collecting two outs. Brooks Laurie stepped in to face pinch hitter Wilmer Flores, loading the bases before Patrick Bailey grounded out to end the inning.

Mauricio delivered again, with his fourth hit leading to the Mets’ fifth run—courtesy of a single by Brandon Nimmo.

In the ninth, Edwin Diaz faced challenges by loading the bases but managed to get Adams and Chapman to finish the game. His final pitch was a blazing 98 mph fastball that caught Chapman swinging and missing.

Diaz, who had walked two batters that inning, secured his 23rd save in 25 opportunities, sealing a thrilling victory for the Mets.