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Mets finally turning things around with Little League Classic win

The New York Mets have finally won two in a row with a 7-3 victory over the Mariners in Williamsport.
Allison Girardi|
Aug 17, 2025; Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) reacts against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
Aug 17, 2025; Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) reacts against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images | Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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The New York Mets have found themselves victorious in the Little League Classic.

New York won their second game in a row and have finally taken a series win, feats that have been far and few between for this team as of late. A good team win in all facets has finally been put together, and in front of the best audience.

The Mets lit up Williamsport, being welcomed by Little Leaguers. From there, the team fed off that energy by stringing together 14 hits, five of them coming with runners in scoring position.

It all started with an RBI double from Francisco Alvarez, giving the Metropolitans an early 1-0 lead. That lead was quickly extended by two more of the "Baby Mets", with Brett Baty's RBI single and Mark Vientos' sacrifice fly. The 3-0 lead in the second inning was a great sign for the Mets who have been slumping so terribly, although they now needed to find a way to maintain that advantage.

The Mariners got themselves on the board in the fourth inning with Jorge Polanco's RBI single, but Vientos struck again one inning later with a three-run homer, totaling four RBIs on the night. Francisco Lindor knocked in a run of his own soon after, giving the Mets a comfortable 7-1 lead.

The Mariners did not stay silent, though; Cal Raleigh hit his 47th home run of the year, bringing in two runs for Seattle and cutting the deficit to 7-3. But New York's bullpen was able to pull through in the late innings. Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers got back in the saddle by both putting up zeroes in the 8th and 9th innings, respectively.

Sunday's game was a real pick-me-up for fans and the teams alike. With the Mets coming out on top, they were able to celebrate, Little League style.

The one caveat of the evening came with Alvarez exiting the game early with an apparent injury to his thumb. After sliding into second base awkwardly, the young catcher seemed to be experiencing some discomfort and swelling; he is heading back to New York for an MRI.

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Hopefully, the issue will not be major. Alvarez has been outstanding since his return from Triple-A Syracuse, and losing him now would be a real detriment to the team.

While two wins really isn't anything to get excited about, it is certainly a step in the right direction. After an absolutely treacherous stretch, the Mets are finally showing some signs of coming out of it. Winning a series — especially against a contending team like the Mariners — has given the team a chance to gain some confidence.

If this team can continue to play like they did on Sunday, it is possible that the 2025 season can turn back around.

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Allison Girardi
ALLISON GIRARDI

Allison Girardi is an intern for the Mets On SI site. She just graduated this spring from Rutgers University where she received a BA in Journalism and Media Studies with a concentration in sports journalism. She has been covering collegiate sports for the past four years at the Daily Targum, covering nearly every Rutgers sport. She has also contributed as an intern in the Rutgers Athletics Communications department, producing stories and content. She attributes her love of baseball to her father who taught her what it means to be a fan of the game.

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