Mark Vientos plays hero late after his frustrations boiled over to spark Mets’ comeback win over Royals
NY Post
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mark Vientos went from breaking a bat in disgust to conquering hero in a span of two plate appearances Friday night.
It was Vientos raising his hand in celebration at second base in the eighth inning after his three-run double provided fuel for the Mets in their 8-3 comeback victory over the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
The Mets, who snapped a two-game skid, had just two hits entering the eighth, but finally awoke from their slumber, loading the bases with nobody out.
Pete Alonso struck out — breaking his bat in disgust — before Vientos delivered maybe his biggest hit in what has been a disappointing season. Vientos entered the day with a 13-game RBI drought.
Five innings before his go-ahead hit, Vientos struck out on three pitches to leave the bases loaded. Frustrated, he slammed his bat, breaking it at the handle.
“I got the opportunity twice, so it was good to redeem myself the second time and do the job for the team,” Vientos said.
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