What happened: The Mets defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Thursday. The outcome clinches a 2-1 series victory for the home team.
Why it matters: The successful stretch helps stabilize the roster after a difficult first half. New York improves to 40-54 overall with the triumph.
By the numbers: Kansas City falls to 38-56 on the year. The Mets entered the matchup averaging 4.2 runs and allowing 4.8 per contest.
What to watch: New York will aim to extend its success in the upcoming matchups.