NEW YORK -- Pete Alonso homered again, pinch-hitter Jeff McNeil broke a tie with a two-run double and the New York Mets beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Sunday in a successful debut for new starter Rich Hill.
Acquired from Tampa Bay in a trade Friday, the 41-year-old Hill gave New York's injury-thinned rotation precisely the boost the NL East leaders were seeking.
Five relievers followed Hill and held Toronto to one run over four innings. Edwin Diaz struck out three in a hitless ninth, fanning cleanup batter Bo Bichette on a full-count slider with a runner on second for his 21st save in 26 chances.