A.J. Ewing’s First MLB Homer Powers Mets Sweep of Tigers

This recap highlights how the New York Mets stormed back to complete a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers. They leaned on A.J. Ewing’s first major-league homer, some clutch hits, and a burst of late offense.

It also covers the game’s drama and standout performances. Now both teams turn their attention to the Subway Series.

Mets Rally to Sweep Tigers Behind an Offensive Onslaught

A.J. Ewing crushed a 405-foot homer off Keider Montero for his first big-league long ball. That shot sparked New York’s comeback in a 9-4 win, sealing the sweep over Detroit.

Ewing, who got called up before Tuesday’s opener, wrapped up the series 3-for-9 with three RBIs and four walks. Not a bad start to his major-league career, honestly.

Nolan McLean hit a snag early, giving up a three-run homer to Gage Workman in the first inning. But then he settled in and tossed seven innings, allowing six hits, three walks, and striking out seven.

That outing snapped his six-start winless streak. The Mets needed it after the Tigers jumped out quickly.

Brett Baty gave the Mets a lift with a two-run homer in the fourth, putting New York ahead. Then Juan Soto knocked in the go-ahead run with an RBI single in the fifth, and the offense just kept rolling.

Right after Soto’s single, Mark Vientos hammered a two-run homer to stretch the lead. In the sixth, Hayden Senger dropped down a safety squeeze to bring in another run and keep the pressure on Detroit.

The Mets didn’t let up. Soto and Marcus Semien each homered in the seventh and eighth innings, adding some extra cushion for New York.

The Tigers did answer in the eighth with a solo homer from Dillon Dingler. Montero ended up charged with four runs over 4 2/3 innings, and Detroit just couldn’t close the gap in the finale.

Detroit’s night had its share of replay drama, too. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch got tossed after a replay review kept Workman out at third, one of four calls that went against Detroit.

Standout Performances

• A.J. Ewing—First big-league homer, 405 feet off Montero, and a 3-for-9 series with three RBIs and four walks.
• Nolan McLean—Seven gritty innings, six hits, and seven strikeouts to end a long winless stretch.
• Brett Baty—Two-run homer in the fourth that flipped the momentum.
• Juan Soto—RBI single in the fifth and a solo homer in the seventh, showing up in big moments.
• Mark Vientos—Two-run blast after Soto’s single to widen the gap.
• Hayden Senger—Smart safety squeeze in the sixth to plate a run and keep Detroit on its heels.
• Dillon Dingler—Eighth-inning homer, the lone Tigers highlight late.

Looking Ahead: Subway Series Preview

For Friday, Detroit’s probable starters are Ty Madden and Trey Yesavage. The Mets will go with Clay Holmes against the Yankees and Cam Schlittler.

This cross-town matchup should test both teams’ pitching depth and bullpen strategy. Mets fans are curious if Ewing can keep up his early hot streak, while Detroit is just hoping for some stability from the rest of its rotation after a rough trip.

Subway Series Preview: Storylines to Watch

• Can the Mets actually carry that spark from the Tigers series into the Subway Series, especially with Holmes taking the mound?
• Will Detroit’s Madden and Yesavage manage to keep up with New York’s relentless lineup? Can they handle the Mets’ late-inning chaos?
• How much will replay calls mess with the mood—or even the outcomes—of these tight New York matchups?
• Which role players are going to step up when the city’s watching? Someone always does in this rivalry, right?

 
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