Mark Vientos homers twice as Clay Holmes shuts down Angels to give Mets rare series win
Mark Vientos hit two home runs, including a two-run shot in the eighth inning, to power the New York Mets to a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Clay Holmes delivered another strong outing, allowing one earned run over 6 ²/₃ innings, improving his ERA to 1.69. The win secured the Mets' second series victory since April 5, a positive result despite multiple injuries to their lineup.
- ▪Mark Vientos hit two home runs, his first since April 18, including a 427-foot two-run shot in the fourth inning.
- ▪Clay Holmes allowed one earned run on four hits with six strikeouts over 6 ²/₃ innings, maintaining an ERA of 1.69.
- ▪The Mets won two of three games against the Angels, marking only their second series win since April 5.
- ▪Ronny Mauricio was placed on the injured list with a left thumb fracture, adding to the team's list of injured position players.
- ▪Luke Weaver pitched 1 ¹/₃ scoreless innings and Brooks Raley recorded the final three outs in a non-save situation.
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MLB New York Mets Mark Vientos homers twice as Clay Holmes shuts down Angels to give Mets rare series win By Mike Puma Published May 3, 2026, 7:32 p.m. ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — Baby steps. The Mets are banged up and their lineup remains challenged, but a series victory is no small feat for this careening crew, so their weekend in Orange County should be celebrated, albeit cautiously. Mark Vientos provided rare thunder Sunday with two home runs and Clay Holmes’ latest strong performance carried the Mets to a 5-1 victory over the Angels. The Mets won two of three games for only their second series victory since April 5. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets.
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