Mets' MJ Melendez calls walk-off HR a 'surreal feeling' amid recent struggles
MJ Melendez of the Mets experienced a significant moment during a game against the Miami Marlins, hitting a walk-off home run despite recent struggles at the plate. This marked his first career walk-off in the majors, a moment he described as surreal. Manager Carlos Mendoza praised Melendez for his perseverance and ability to deliver when it mattered most.
- ▪MJ Melendez had been struggling with just one hit in his last 18 at-bats before the game.
- ▪He hit a walk-off two-run home run in the 10th inning, leading the Mets to a 9-7 victory.
- ▪This was Melendez's first career walk-off home run in five seasons of playing in the majors.
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