The Mets defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-3 at Kauffman Stadium, highlighted by Kodai Senga’s return from the IL, pitching four scoreless innings. Mark Vientos delivered a crucial bases-clearing double, while Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto hit back-to-back homers in the ninth, securing the win for New York. The series continues Saturday at 4:10 p.m. with Frankie Montas facing Michael Lorenzen.
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