Mets' Tyrone Taylor 'happy to contribute' after hitting game-tying home run in ninth inning
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run home run in the ninth inning, helping the Mets secure a victory against the Yankees. This moment was particularly significant for Taylor, who had struggled throughout the season. The win marked the Mets' first comeback victory after trailing in a game since 2024.
- ▪Tyrone Taylor entered the game as a pinch-hitter and hit a three-run home run in the ninth inning.
- ▪Before the home run, Taylor had a batting average of just .177 for the season.
- ▪The victory against the Yankees was the Mets' first comeback win after trailing after the eighth inning since 2024.
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