Escobar hits 3-run homer, Bassitt pitches Mets past Pirates
New York maintained its one-game lead in the NL East over the Atlanta Braves, who defeated Philadelphia 4-3.
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New York maintained its one-game lead in the NL East over the Atlanta Braves, who defeated Philadelphia 4-3.
New York slugger Aaron Judge went 1 for 3 with a double and a walk to remain at 57 homers.
Alexander Callens scored in the first minute and Santiago Rodriguez added a goal 22 minutes later.
Garrett Mitchell hit a two-out RBI single in the ninth inning and Milwaukee rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Yankees.
The Mets maintained a one-game lead over second-place Atlanta (89-55) in the NL East.
Olympian and marathon record-holder Beverly Ramos stopped by a Bronx school to hand out 200 pairs of New Balances.
Stearns played for the Mets from 1975-84. He died less than three weeks after attending Old Timers Day at Citi Field.
Lindor launched his 24th home run to set a Mets season record for shortstops.
The lineup took the field on Roberto Clemente Day, all wearing the number 21 as a tribute to the star right fielder and Puerto Rico native.
"For me personally and for the organization, it's the right time for this transition," Alderson said in a statement.
The "Last Dance" jersey was the one he wore during Game 1 of the 1998 NBA finals.
"Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognize when it is time to end my competitive career," he said.
New York has dropped three straight overall for the second time this month and fourth time this year.
A day after homering twice to reach 57 for the season, Judge went 1 for 4 with a walk.
There are major signs of a transformation at the old stadium, which is expected to reopen in 2023.
