NEW YORK — The New York Mets bounced back in grand fashion during their day-night doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers. Brandon Nimmo, taking over leadoff duties, crushed a grand slam against rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, propelling the Mets to a 7-3 victory on Wednesday evening. This win allowed the Mets to split the doubleheader after a disappointing four-game losing streak, marking just their fourth victory in 18 games.
Francisco Lindor, who had been struggling and was moved from his usual leadoff position, also contributed with a home run right after Nimmo’s grand slam. Lindor ended the game with three RBIs, a key factor in ending the Mets’ losing streak. Earlier in the day, Joey Ortiz smashed a go-ahead grand slam during the sixth inning, leading the Brewers to seal a 7-2 win. This game was a restoration of the match postponed due to rain on Tuesday night.
Jacob Misiorowski, known for his high-speed pitches, started out strongly, even throwing a 102 mph pitch at Lindor in the first inning. However, the young right-hander incurred five runs, five hits, and three walks over 3 2/3 innings in what was his fourth major league start.
Mets rookie Blade Tidwell secured his first career win by delivering a resilient performance. In his relief of opener Huascar Brazobán, Tidwell pitched four scoreless innings before allowing back-to-back homers to Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio at the start of the sixth inning.
Following Tidwell, Dedniel Núñez navigated some struggles in the sixth, Richard Lovelady delivered a seamless seventh inning, and Edwin Díaz claimed his 17th save in 18 opportunities, impressively retiring all four batters with three strikeouts.
Francisco Lindor further underscored his contribution with a crucial RBI in the sixth and a vital run-scoring double in the eighth inning, playing a significant role in the Mets’ offensive resurgence.
Before this game, Jacob Misiorowski had established a formidable reputation, with opponents managing only a .061 batting average against his 100 mph-plus pitches, and remarkably, the same number of wins as hits allowed within his initial three career starts.
Looking ahead, the Mets and Brewers prepare for their series finale on Thursday night. Jose Quintana, a left-hander who spent the last two seasons with the Mets, will start for Milwaukee as he faces his former team. Meanwhile, New York will counter with left-hander David Peterson, boasting a 5-4 record and a 3.30 ERA.