The New York Mets defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Monday night, with Robert Stock earning his first major league win in seven years. Stock pitches scoreless ball into the sixth inning, helping New York secure the win in a matchup that had been trending toward Tampa Bay.
Mark Vientos contributes with a home run in his return from the injured list, while Francisco Alvarez drives in a run with an RBI single. Christopher Morel makes two key defensive plays for the Mets, which helps New York stop the Rays’ four-game winning streak. The New York Post highlights Stock’s 5 1/3 scoreless innings as part of his best career start as he continues to navigate his role in the pitching rotation, while other coverage emphasizes the broader story of his long-awaited win and Tampa Bay’s late-game threat.
