Ronny Mauricio’s late homer leads Mets past Angels for needed win to start May
Ronny Mauricio hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning, helping the New York Mets overcome a three-run deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3. The win snapped a six-game road losing streak and provided a much-needed boost after a rough stretch. Christian Scott delivered a solid starting performance, and the Mets bullpen preserved the lead with scoreless relief.
- ▪Ronny Mauricio hit his first home run of the season, a 111.3 mph exit velocity shot off Jose Fermin in the seventh inning.
- ▪Mauricio became the Mets' starting shortstop after Francisco Lindor was placed on the injured list with a left calf strain.
- ▪Christian Scott allowed three runs over five innings, striking out eight, while the Mets bullpen combined for a scoreless final four frames.
- ▪Brooks Raley, Luke Weaver, and Devin Williams each pitched a scoreless inning in relief, with Williams earning the save.
- ▪The Mets overcame a 3-0 deficit with a two-run single by Marcus Semien in the sixth inning to tie the game before Mauricio's homer.
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MLB New York Mets Ronny Mauricio’s late homer leads Mets past Angels for needed win to start May By Mike Puma Published May 2, 2026, 12:34 a.m. ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — In the week since becoming the Mets’ starting shortstop, Ronny Mauricio struck a familiar chord by striking out a lot. In his first at-bat against the Angels on Friday, he adjusted the script by hitting into an inning-ending double play. But the Mets keep returning to Mauricio in part because of his raw power. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets.
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