Francisco Alvarez helps Mets to comeback win over Angels
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Entering Tuesday’s play, the Mets ranked 16th in the Majors in runs per game at 4.38, which is hardly where they thought they’d be when manager Carlos Mendoza began toying with potential lineup orders over the winter.
After an extended stretch of poor performance, the Mets decided it was time to challenge Alvarez, unexpectedly demoting him to the minor leagues. It doesn’t take much to motivate Alvarez. Like the Energizer bunny, the 23-year-old is constantly on the move, pouring all of his energy into whatever task he’s doing.
The bottom of the Mets' lineup has struggled with a .612 OPS since June, but Monday showed why internal help might be coming.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza shared insight on a few topics before Saturday's game against the Reds at Citi Field.
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Francisco Alvarez hit a tying homer in his second game back from the minors and as the Mets rallied to beat the Angels.