New York Mets Stage 7-5 Comeback Over Angels, Powered by Soto, Alvarez

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

New York Mets Rally Past Los Angeles Angels in 7-5 Thriller on July 21, 2025

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

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. The Mets 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 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.

For the Angels, Taylor Ward had three RBI. Logan O'Hoppe, who grew up on Long Island, hit a solo homer. Ineffective Mets ace Kodai Senga was tagged for four earned runs in three innings.

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

Trailing 5-2, the Mets loaded the bases with no outs in the seventh. Francisco Lindor beat out a potential double-play ball to drive in a run, then stole second. Juan Soto then grounded a two-run single off reliever Reid Detmers to tie the game.

Key Moment

José Fermin walked Baty with one out in the eighth, and he 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 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, before this outing.

Francisco Lindor went 0 for 5, extending his hitless streak to 26 at-bats.

Angels starter Tyler Anderson is winless in 16 starts since beating San Francisco on April 18. He is 0-6 during that stretch.

Up Next

The Los Angeles Angels will face the New York Mets again on Tuesday night. Angels RHP Kyle Hendricks (5-6, 4.88 ERA) is scheduled to start against Mets RHP Frankie Montas (2-1, 5.03 ERA).

In summary

The New York Mets completed a significant comeback victory against the Los Angeles Angels on July 21, 2025, winning 7-5. Key offensive contributions from Juan Soto and Francisco Alvarez, along with a two-run homer from Brett Baty, fueled the rally. The go-ahead run scored on an error by Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe in the eighth inning. Pitchers Brooks Raley and Edwin Díaz secured the win and save respectively, overcoming an early four-run deficit where Mets ace Kodai Senga struggled. This win showcased the Mets' resilience and marked a notable comeback in their season.

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