Cleveland Guardians Edge New York Mets 7-6 in 10 Innings Despite Pete Alonso’s 251st Career Homer (August 4, 2025)

Monday, August 4th, 2025

Cleveland Guardians Edge New York Mets 7-6 in 10 Innings Despite Pete Alonso's Homer

The Cleveland Guardians came out on top with a 7-6 extra-innings victory over the New York Mets, spoiling a standout performance from Pete Alonso, who hit his 251st career home run and moved within one of Darryl Strawberry’s Mets franchise record. The Guardians overcame the frustration of letting a five-run lead slip away, ultimately clinching the win in the 10th inning.

Explosive Sixth Inning by Guardians

The turning point of the game came in the sixth inning when Gabriel Arias launched a towering 440-foot, three-run homer to left-center, capping a five-run rally against Mets starter Sean Manaea. Earlier in the same frame, Guardians hitters David Fry and Carlos Santana produced key RBI singles, putting Cleveland comfortably ahead at the time.

Mets Rally Behind Alonso’s Power

In the bottom half of the sixth, Pete Alonso responded for the Mets by smashing a 388-foot home run to left-center against Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi, extending his current hot streak to three home runs in his last four games. Alonso added an RBI single in the eighth inning, his fourth hit of the night, helping the Mets knot the game at 6-6 after Mark Vientos delivered a sacrifice fly.

Late-Inning Drama and Guardians' Resilience

Cade Smith played a pivotal role for Cleveland, escaping a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning. The Guardians took the lead in the 10th when Daniel Schneemann, the automatic runner, scored after Mets third baseman Brett Baty’s errant throw on David Fry’s bunt. Gabriel Arias contributed further insurance with a sacrifice fly, putting the Guardians up by two runs.

In the bottom of the 10th, Nic Enright secured his first career save for Cleveland, despite surrendering a two-out RBI single to Brett Baty. The Mets kept fighting but came up just short.

Pitching Matchups and Key Performances

Sean Manaea lasted 5 2/3 innings for New York, allowing five runs and striking out three. Slade Cecconi put in six innings for Cleveland, yielding three runs (two earned) and striking out six. Pete Alonso’s home run and four-hit performance highlighted the night for New York, while Gabriel Arias was the clutch performer for Cleveland with his three-run homer and late sacrifice fly.

Game Highlights and Notable Stats

The ninth inning ended dramatically when Cade Smith struck out Alonso and induced a lineout from Jeff McNeil, stranding the winning run. Notably, Alonso entered play hitting just .218 in 220 at-bats as the designated hitter. Manaea was efficient early, throwing 56 pitches through five scoreless innings before laboring in the sixth.

Next Up: Series Continues

The interleague series continues as Mets right-hander Clay Holmes (9-6, 3.45 ERA) is scheduled to face Guardians left-hander Logan Allen (7-9, 4.06 ERA) in the next matchup.

In summary

The Cleveland Guardians overcame a blown lead and held off a late New York Mets rally for a 7-6 win in 10 innings. Pete Alonso’s four-hit night and 251st career home run drew him within one of Darryl Strawberry’s Mets record, but Cleveland’s timely hitting and clutch play secured the opener of this three-game series. Key moments included Gabriel Arias’ three-run blast, Cade Smith’s ninth-inning escape, and the Guardians’ extra-inning execution. The series continues with compelling pitching matchups and the Mets looking to bounce back at home.

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