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The New York Mets defeated the Kansas City Royals 7–3 on July 9 at Citi Field, surpassing the Vegas total of 9.5 runs with a balanced offensive effort. The Mets generated 10 hits and two home runs while driving in 6 runs, though their .687 OPS reflected inconsistent at-bats marked by 7 strikeouts against 4 walks. Kansas City managed 7 hits and 2 home runs of their own but struggled to capitalize, striking out 9 times with just 1 walk and tallying only 3 RBIs. The pitching disparity proved decisive: Mets hurlers struck out 9 batters while allowing just 7 hits and 2 earned runs with a 4.32 ERA, while Royals pitching surrendered 10 hits and 7 earned runs with a 4.89 ERA and 4 walks. A defensive miscue by the Mets (1 error) failed to derail their victory. The loss extends Kansas City's offensive struggles relative to their strikeout rate, while New York's pitching staff demonstrated enough control to manage a run differential that should bolster their standing in the division race.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| NYM | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
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Pitching box score
Players who scored
Lane ThomasBobby Witt Jr.Nick LoftinJuan Soto ×2Carson Benge ×2A.J. EwingTyrone TaylorBrett Baty
