Mets Stage Epic 7-5 Comeback Win Over Angels Behind Soto, Alvarez

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

The New York Mets rallied past the Los Angeles Angels 7-5 on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Citi Field. Juan Soto hit a tying single in the seventh inning, and Francisco Alvarez delivered a big double in his return from the minors, sparking the Mets' comeback victory.

Brett Baty launched a two-run homer for the Mets, who erased an early four-run deficit to match their largest comeback victory this season. They scored the go-ahead run in the eighth on an error by Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe, and Brandon Nimmo added a sacrifice fly that made it 7-5.

Brooks Raley earned his first win since April 2024, pitching a scoreless eighth inning in his second outing since returning from Tommy John surgery. Edwin Díaz struck out the 2-3-4 hitters in the ninth for his 20th save in 22 opportunities.

Taylor Ward had three RBI for the Angels, who tagged ineffective Mets ace Kodai Senga for four earned runs in three innings. Logan O'Hoppe, who grew up on Long Island about 45 miles from Citi Field, hit a solo homer.

Baty's homer off Angels starter Tyler Anderson trimmed the Angels' lead to 4-2 in the fourth inning.

Trailing 5-2, the Mets loaded the bases with nobody out in the seventh. Francisco Lindor beat out a potential double-play ball to drive in a run, then stole second. Soto tied it when he grounded a two-run single off reliever Reid Detmers.

Key Moment

José Fermin walked Brett Baty with one out in the eighth inning, and Baty went to third when Francisco Alvarez doubled off the right-field fence over Chris Taylor’s head. Third baseman Yoán Moncada went to his knees to snag a grounder by pinch-hitter Ronny Mauricio, then spun around and had difficulty getting the ball out of his glove. Moncada's low, wide throw to the plate went off Logan O’Hoppe’s mitt, allowing Baty to score the go-ahead run.

Key Stats

Kodai Senga had permitted three earned runs or fewer in 31 straight starts dating to June 23, 2023, which was the longest active streak in the majors. Francisco Lindor went 0 for 5 and is hitless in his last 26 at-bats. Angels starter Tyler Anderson is winless in 16 starts since beating San Francisco on April 18, holding an 0-6 record during that stretch.

Up Next

The Angels' Kyle Hendricks (5-6, 4.88 ERA) is scheduled to face the Mets' Frankie Montas (2-1, 5.03 ERA) on Tuesday night.

In Summary

On July 21, 2025, the New York Mets completed a significant 7-5 comeback victory against the Los Angeles Angels at Citi Field. Key plays included Juan Soto's game-tying single, Francisco Alvarez's crucial double, and Brett Baty's two-run homer. The Mets secured the go-ahead run in the eighth inning due to an Angels error, with Brooks Raley earning the win and Edwin Díaz recording his 20th save. Despite early contributions from Taylor Ward and Logan O'Hoppe for the Angels, and a challenging outing for Mets starter Kodai Senga, the Mets' resilience ultimately led them to match their largest comeback win of the season, continuing the struggles for Angels pitcher Tyler Anderson.

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