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- Mets hold off Giants 2-1 for 6th consecutive win</p>
<p>MICHAEL WAGAMAN July 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM</p>
<p>1 / 5Mets Giants BaseballNew York Mets' Mark Vientos hits a two-run double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)</p>
<p>SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mark Vientos laced a two-run double, All-Star lefty David Peterson pitched out of trouble for six effective innings and the New York Mets held off the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Saturday night for their sixth consecutive victory.</p>
<p>First baseman Pete Alonso robbed Patrick Bailey of a tying double with a leaping catch for the final out. Alonso, never known for his defense, also made several terrific plays in the field early in Friday night's series-opening win.</p>
<p>Starling Marte doubled twice and walked as the Mets maintained their half-game lead in the NL East over Philadelphia.</p>
<p>Jung Hoo Lee had three hits and an RBI groundout for the Giants, who have lost eight of 10.</p>
<p>New York stranded four runners in scoring position before Vientos came through with a two-out hit off starter Robbie Ray (9-5) to give the Mets a 2-1 lead in the sixth.</p>
<p>The double scored Juan Soto and Marte, both of whom walked.</p>
<p>Peterson (7-4) pitched with runners in scoring position in four of his six innings. He allowed eight hits and one run with four strikeouts and three walks.</p>
<p>Reed Garrett and Ryne Stanek each retired three batters. All-Star closer Edwin Díaz worked around a one-out double in a shaky ninth for his 22nd save.</p>
<p>Ray gave up two runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings.</p>
<p>Rafael Devers made his third start at first base for the Giants since being acquired from Boston on June 15. He had a rough night on defense and committed an error in the seventh.</p>
<p>Key moment</p>
<p>Wilmer Flores singled leading off the bottom of the sixth but was thrown out stretching by Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo.</p>
<p>Key stat</p>
<p>After throwing 26 pitches in the first, Ray found a groove and needed only 44 to get through the next three innings.</p>
<p>Up next</p>
<p>Mets RHP Kodai Senga (7-3, 1.79 ERA) pitches the series finale Sunday. San Francisco had not announced a scheduled starter.</p>
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