Mets come out on top in Royal Rumble

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesAfter a rough start from Zack Wheeler, the offense exploded in the late innings to top the Royals 11-5. The Mets had eight hits and six runs in the seventh, and Pete Alonso capped off the win with his 40th home run of the season in the ninth, giving him sole possession of the National League rookie record. All this happened in spite of some truly awful management from Mickey Callaway, including one decision that could have serious ramifications for the stretch run.

The offense wasted no time against Royals starter Glenn Sparkman, as Amed Rosario took the fourth pitch of the game the other way for a leadoff single. Rosario was erased on a failed hit-and-run…