NEW YORK (AP) — Rich Hill gave the New York Mets the reliable start they were seeking. Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil took care of the rest.
Alonso homered again, McNeil broke a tie with a pinch-hit, two-run double and the Mets beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Sunday in Hill’s successful debut.
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Acquired from Tampa Bay in a trade Friday, the 41-year-old lefty stepped right into New York’s injury-thinned rotation and delivered for the NL East leaders.
“Today was a great win and I was happy that I was able to contribute,” Hill said.