Alonso, Mets' Defense Fly High in 3-0 Win Over Jays

It was an overall quiet offensive night for both the Mets and the Blue Jays early as pitching and defense were the story of the night. The lone three runs surrendered by the Blue Jays, the games only runs, came off the bat of the red-hot Pete Alonso, who hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the first that scored Brandon Nimmo and gave the Mets a 2-0 lead, and a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth that extended the Mets' lead over the Blue Jays to 3-0. The Mets held on to their lead through the ninth to defeat the Blue Jays 3-0 to open the weekend series at Citi Field. Box score.