DeGrom fans 13 over 5 innings, Mets complete sweep of Pirates
The Amazins' scored four runs in the eighth inning and went on to a 7-3 victory on Sunday.
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The Amazins' scored four runs in the eighth inning and went on to a 7-3 victory on Sunday.
New York maintained its one-game lead in the NL East over the Atlanta Braves, who defeated Philadelphia 4-3.
The Mets maintained a one-game lead over second-place Atlanta (89-55) in the NL East.
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.
"For me personally and for the organization, it's the right time for this transition," Alderson said in a statement.
New York has dropped three straight overall for the second time this month and fourth time this year.
The scuffling Mets squandered another potential chance to increase their slim NL East lead over Atlanta
Bassitt had his shortest start in three months, failing to get through the fourth inning as New York lost 5-2.
Outfielder and catcher combined for five hits and 6 RBIs in New York's 9-3 victory on Sunday.
For the 33-year-old Canha, the drive finally satisfied an elusive goal.
New York fell to 3-4 in its last seven games against a trio of struggling teams: Washington, Pittsburgh and Miami.
Both teams have enjoyed great success this year, which is what makes their recent woes so agonizing.
Chris Bassitt threw seven strong innings in Game 1 and Jacob deGrom was even better in Game 2.
New York dropped their third straight against teams playing out the string.
