Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Sean Manaea #59 of the New York Mets pitches during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Mark Vientos #27 of the New York Mets reacts after being hit by a pitch during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets reacts after the final out against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. The New York Mets won 7-3. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: (L-R) A.J. Ewing #9, Juan Soto #22 and Carson Benge #3 of the New York Mets celebrate after the final out against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. The New York Mets won 7-3. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Tyler Tolbert #2 of the Kansas City Royals runs after a bunt during the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Devin Williams #38 of the New York Mets reacts after the final out against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. The New York Mets won 7-3. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Devin Williams #38 and Luis Torrens #13 of the New York Mets celebrate after the final out against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. The New York Mets won 7-3. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Tyrone Taylor #28 of the New York Mets celebrates a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Brett Baty #7 of the New York Mets slides into second base past Lane Thomas #15 of the Kansas City Royals during the fifth inning at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Carson Benge #3 of the New York Mets slides into second base safely past Tyler Tolbert #2 of the Kansas City Royals during the second inning at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Michael Wacha #52 of the Kansas City Royals pitches during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Lane Thomas #15 of the Kansas City Royals reacts after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Starling Marte #0 of the Kansas City Royals slides into second base during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Sean Manaea #59 of the New York Mets reacts after an error at first base during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Sean Manaea #59 of the New York Mets talks in a mound meeting during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Tyrone Taylor #28 and Brett Baty #7 of the New York Mets celebrate after a home run during the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Juan Soto #22 celebrates with Francisco Alvarez #4 of the New York Mets reacts after scoring during the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Bo Bichette #19 looks on after hitting a sacrifice fly out allowing Brett Baty #7 of the New York Mets to score during the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets reacts after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Kansas City Royals hits a RBI double during the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
