Mets Split Doubleheader with Brewers, Snap Four-Game Losing Streak

The New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers split a doubleheader at Citi Field, with the Brewers winning the opener 7-2 and the Mets taking the second game 7-3. In the first game, Brewers' Joey Ortiz hit a decisive grand slam, while Mets' starter Clay Holmes faltered in relief, leading to the Brewers' victory. The Mets' offense was limited by Brewers starter Freddy Peralta, and Francisco Lindor struggled at the plate. In the second game, Mets' new leadoff hitter Brandon Nimmo launched a grand slam off Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski, who had been dominant in his previous starts but was tagged for five runs in 3 2/3 innings. Francisco Lindor, moved down in the lineup, followed Nimmo's grand slam with a home run and finished the game with three RBIs, helping the Mets snap a four-game losing streak. Mets rookie Blade Tidwell earned his first career win by pitching four scoreless innings in relief, while Edwin Díaz secured the save for New York.