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FINAL GAME · RECAP

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DateFriday, May 1, 2026
First pitch
BallparkAngel Stadium
FINAL · Friday, May 1, 2026
SEO MATCH SUMMARY

The New York Mets defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4–3 on May 1 at Angel Stadium in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of Vegas's over-under projection of 1 run. The Mets' pitching staff dominated, striking out 14 Angels batters while allowing just 3 hits and 2 earned runs, posting a 4.10 ERA despite the home team's aggressive approach at the plate. Los Angeles managed only 3 hits and struck out 14 times, though they did scratch out a run on 1 home run and 2 RBI. The Mets' offense, meanwhile, generated 7 hits and 4 RBI to secure the road victory, with their pitchers issuing no walks compared to the Angels' 4 free passes. The disparity in strikeout rates—the Mets' pitchers fanning 14 versus their own 6 whiffs—highlighted New York's superior command and the Angels' continued offensive struggles at a .232 batting average. This victory improves the Mets' early-season positioning while the Angels' inability to capitalize on limited opportunities suggests ongoing lineup depth issues heading into their next rotation matchup.

New York MetsNYM
4W
FINAL
Los Angeles AngelsLAA
3
Total runs7Run difference1
INNING BY INNING

Line score

Team123456789RHE
NYM000003100471
LAA201000000330
TEAM COMPARISON

Batting box score

NYMLAA
7Hits3
1Home runs1
0Doubles0
4RBI2
4Walks0
6Strikeouts14
0Stolen bases2
10Total bases6
14Left on base3
1Errors0
.227AVG.232
.290OBP.327
.342SLG.393
.632OPS.720
ON THE MOUND

Pitching box score

NYMLAA
14Strikeouts6
0Walks4
3Hits allowed7
2Earned runs4
4.10ERA4.59
RUN PRODUCTION

Players who scored

NYMBo BichetteJuan SotoFrancisco AlvarezRonny Mauricio
LAAZach NetoMike TroutJorge Soler
HOME RUNS

Long balls

Jorge SolerInning 1Ronny MauricioInning 7
NYM

Batting lineup

PlayerABHHRRBI
Bo Bichette3B · 2-4 | K, R4200
Juan SotoLF · 1-3 | BB, K, R3100
Austin SlaterDH · 1-2 | K2100
Francisco AlvarezC · 1-4 | K, RBI, R4101
Brett Baty1B · 0-2 | 2 BB, K, CS2000
Marcus Semien2B · 1-4 | 2 RBI4102
Carson BengeRF · 0-44000
Tyrone TaylorCF · 0-3 | BB3000
Ronny MauricioSS · 1-3 | HR, RBI, R3111
LAA

Batting lineup

PlayerABHHRRBI
Zach NetoSS · 0-3 | HBP, 2 K, R3000
Mike TroutCF · 1-4 | 3 K, R4100
Yoán Moncada3B · 0-4 | 3 K4000
Jorge SolerDH · 1-4 | HR, 2 RBI, R4112
Nolan Schanuel1B · 1-33100
Jo AdellRF · 0-3 | 3 K3000
Oswald Peraza2B · 0-11000
Sebastián RiveroC · 0-00000
Adam FrazierLF · 0-3 | K3000
NYM

Pitchers

PitcherIPKERERA
Christian Scott3 H · 0 BB5.0824.26
Huascar Brazobán0 H · 0 BB1.0101.26
Brooks Raley0 H · 0 BB1.0101.54
Luke Weaver0 H · 0 BB1.0205.54
Devin Williams0 H · 0 BB1.0207.20
LAA

Pitchers

PitcherIPKERERA
Walbert Ureña2 H · 3 BB5.0413.86
Brent Suter2 H · 0 BB0.2124.12
Chase Silseth1 H · 0 BB0.1003.18
José Fermin1 H · 0 BB1.0112.45
Nick Sandlin1 H · 1 BB2.00010.57
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