October Vibes, April Grind: Mets Take Two of Three in Sacramento for Fourth Straight Series Win
The Mets wrapped up a six-game homestand that felt more like the postseason than the second week of April. Temperatures in the 40s, sideways rain, and fans bundled like it was October didn’t stop Queens from showing up loud.
Mets 10-5, In 1st Place after 15 Games (!!!)
Every inning carried weight, and every swing was met with a standing ovation. The energy carried cross-country as the team traveled west for a three-game set against the A’s in Sacramento at Sutter Health Park, where the Mets collected their fourth straight series win.
Game 1: Offense Strikes Early, Díaz Survives Late — Mets 7, A’s 6
The Mets opened the series with a 7–6 win. Griffin Canning delivered 5.1 steady innings, using his cutter to keep the A’s off balance and giving up two runs before Reed Garrett came in to extinguish the fire.
GONE! @You_Found_Nimmo pic.twitter.com/oUuAJUgbLQ
— New York Mets (@Mets) April 12, 2025
Brandon Nimmo opened the scoring with a solo shot in the second—his third of the season.
Jose Siri. 0 to 60 in 3.5. pic.twitter.com/SVCFJHKUz7
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) April 12, 2025
Juan Soto followed with a single in the fifth and scored on Pete Alonso’s RBI double. Alonso stayed hot, plating José Siri on a sac fly after the A’s intentionally walked Soto. Starling Marte added a two-run double, extending the lead with two outs.
This angle of Jose Siri scoring on Pete Alonso’s sac fly 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/JhkpIDpEig
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) April 12, 2025
Alonso added a third RBI with a solo homer in the eighth—his fourth of the season—capping a 3-for-3 night. Edwin Díaz closed the door with some turbulence but held the lead to secure the win.
Pete Alonso continues to destroy baseballs 😳 pic.twitter.com/AFewvtr1Px
— MLB (@MLB) April 12, 2025
Game 2: Peterson’s Gem Undone by Quiet Bats — A’s 3, Mets 1
David Peterson threw six strong innings with five strikeouts and a pickoff, holding the A’s to three runs. He was efficient and composed throughout, showing the same early-season reliability that’s made him one of the club’s steadiest arms.
David Peterson’s 2Ks in the 1st. pic.twitter.com/Zn5EE33SLN
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) April 12, 2025
Brett Baty backed him with a diving play in the third, and Nimmo homered again—his fourth. Francisco Lindor and Baty each added singles, but the offense couldn’t solve JT Ginn, who worked his sinker inside with precision.
That’s a nice diving play by Brett Baty at second base. He’s had his share of hitting struggles to start the season, but a web gem is a welcome sight for #Mets fans. pic.twitter.com/VJrLs2DJdi
— Theo DeRosa (@Theo_DeRosa) April 12, 2025
Siri exited after fouling a ball off his shin in the second. The injury initially looked serious, and it’s now been reported that he is headed to the IL with a fractured tibia. The cart taking him off the field ran out of gas and had to be pushed off—a perfect image for a frustrating night at the plate.
Jose Siri is down in pain after fouling a ball off his leg 😬
Hoping everything is okay 🙏🙏
— SleeperMets (@SleeperMets) April 12, 2025
Game 3: Senga, Small Ball Dominate — Mets 8, A’s 0
Kodai Senga fired seven shutout innings, supported by clean defense and timely hitting from the bottom half of the order. Baty turned two 5-4-3 double plays in the early innings and stayed locked in at the hot corner.
The offense broke through in the sixth just after former Met Luis Severino exited: Luis Torrens plated Alonso with a single, Lindor doubled in Luisangel Acuña, and Mark Vientos worked a bases-loaded walk to score another. Tyrone Taylor scored on a balk to extend the lead.
Brett Baty keeps the line moving with an RBI triple!
His first RBI of the year! pic.twitter.com/IRK8iSu8cM
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 13, 2025
The Mets added three more in the ninth. Vientos doubled in Nimmo, Torrens followed with a ground-rule double, Baty tripled home another (big-time for BB7!), and Tyrone Taylor drove him in after a fielding error. The win sealed another series victory, pushing the Mets to 4-for-4 in series play this season.
Seven shutout for Senga 👻🔥@moomooApp | #LGM pic.twitter.com/JhJ6yhI4yc
— New York Mets (@Mets) April 14, 2025
Roadtrip Rotation Breakdown
David Peterson
Peterson has gone at least six innings twice already, the only Mets starter to do so this season. He’s relied on command and sequencing, getting ahead in counts and staying efficient. His ability to induce ground balls and minimize traffic has controlled games.
Griffin Canning
Canning has been effective and consistent. He’s locating both sides of the plate, mixing in a sharp slider and changeup, and getting outs early in counts. His poise has helped preserve the bullpen and stabilize the back end of the rotation.
Kodai Senga
After a slow spring ramp-up, Senga is starting to regain form. He struck out eight in his debut, went seven scoreless in Sacramento, and continues to rely on his forkball-fastball combo to keep hitters guessing. The first inning remains a hurdle, but he’s settled in quickly after that in each outing.
Bullpen: A Premier Unit
The Mets bullpen owns a sub 2.50 ERA through 15 games—one of the best in baseball. Reed Garrett, Max Kranick, and Ryne Stanek have yet to allow a run. Huascar Brazobán carries a sub-1.00 ERA over 9.1 innings.
AJ Minter, José Buttó, and Danny Young have added valuable innings. Edwin Díaz remains the closer and has been sharp when attacking the zone when tossing strikes and not worrying about getting guys to chase.
The depth across the relief corps has allowed the Mets to control late innings, even with starters still building up to longer outings.
Offensive Rundown
Pete Alonso (.321 AVG / 1.091 OPS / 4 HR / 18 RBI)
Alonso is locked in. He’s controlling counts, swinging at strikes, and leading the league in RBI, while second to Aaron Judge in OPS. His approach resembles his breakout rookie campaign.
Juan Soto (.250 AVG / .794 OPS / 1 HR / 4 RBI)
Soto has excelled getting on base, but his swing decisions have been more aggressive than usual. His baserunning has added value in key spots.
Francisco Lindor (.222 AVG / .619 OPS / 1 HR / 6 RBI)
Lindor has produced situational leadership in the field. His offensive numbers remain low, but he’s delivering when needed.
Brandon Nimmo (.228 AVG / .777 OPS / 4 HR / 9 RBI)
Nimmo leads the team in home runs and continues to offer power from the leadoff spot.
Luis Torrens (.333 AVG / .942 OPS / 1 HR / 5 RBI)
Torrens has impressed in limited starts, both behind the plate and at the plate. He’s thrown out runners, delivered clutch hits, and sparked conversations about his playing time.
What’s Next
The Mets will travel to Minnesota for three games before returning home on Thursday. They are looking to continue their streak of not dropping back-to-back games all season.
Four straight series wins a dominant bullpen and a quietly steadying rotation. With the weather warming and the lineup beginning to deepen, this team has built a foundation that can last well into the summer.
