The New York Mets (62-59) jumped out to an early five-run lead on Thursday afternoon at Citi Field, but the Oakland Athletics (52-70) stormed back to grab a 7-6 victory and took two of three in the series.
Mark Vientos homered twice and drove in three of New York’s five runs with a two-run shot in the third and a solo blast in the fourth. Luis Torrens had a two-run single and Pete Alonso scored the other run on a wild pitch.
Jose Quintana surrendered four runs on seven hits over four innings. Huascar Brazobán gave up a run, while Reed Garrett gave up two.
The Mets will begin a three-game series with the Miami Marlins on Friday at 7:10 p.m. as they look to get back in the win column.
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