The Mets started their road trip with a late night game against the Athletics, formerly of Oakland, now playing in a minor league stadium. The A’s only had one home win so far this season, and the Mets were coming off one loss that followed a six game win streak. JP Sears was starting for the Athletics, and Griffin Canning for the Mets.
Sears got off to a hot start to the game. Other than a two-out single from Pete Alonso, Sears set down the Mets with ease, including two back-to-back punchouts of Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto to start the game.