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Final Game 93 · Wed, Jul 8, 2026
Citi Field Regular Season
Away starter Steven Cruz
Home starter Christian Scott
Game state Final
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Game StoriesEwing sets tone early (1st leadoff HR) ... Mets rally late (5-run 8th)4 clips

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Ewing sets tone early (1st leadoff HR) ... Mets rally late (5-run 8th)

NEW YORK -- A.J. Ewing hit the first leadoff home run of his career on Wednesday. If the Mets have their way, it will be the first of many. That’s not to say Ewing is or ever will be a classic power hitter. He’s not, and probably won’t be. But

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A.J. Ewing hits a home run in the Mets win00:03:00

A.J. Ewing hits a home run, and Christian Scott pitches five scoreless innings in the Mets' victory over the Royals

Condensed Game: KC@NYM- 7/8/2600:13:26

Condensed Game: Salvador Perez and the Royals take on A.J. Ewing and the Mets on July 8, 2026

A.J. Ewing's leadoff home run (7) 00:00:41

A.J. Ewing crushes a solo home run to center field, putting the Mets on the board in the 1st inning

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Royals @ Mets · 2–6

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