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The New York Mets defeated the Detroit Tigers 9–4 on May 14 at Citi Field, powered by a dominant offensive display that far exceeded expectations. The Mets' lineup delivered 10 hits and 5 home runs while driving in all 9 runs, though their overall offensive efficiency remained modest with a .641 OPS and .226 batting average. Detroit's pitching staff struggled significantly, allowing 10 hits and 9 earned runs with just 2 strikeouts across the game, posting a 4.07 ERA that underscored the offensive onslaught. The Tigers' bats managed only 7 hits and struck out 9 times despite posting a respectable .713 OPS, reflecting inconsistent contact against Mets pitching that fanned 9 batters. New York's defense was flawless with zero errors, complementing solid pitching that held Detroit to 4 runs on 7 hits with a 3.75 ERA. The home run barrage—particularly the Mets' 5 long balls—proved the decisive factor in an otherwise uneven performance by both offenses. This victory suggests the Mets' power stroke could be a reliable weapon moving forward in their division race.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| NYM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Colt KeithRiley GreeneDillon DinglerGage WorkmanJuan Soto ×2Marcus Semien ×2Carson BengeMark VientosMJ MelendezBrett BatyA.J. Ewing
