Mets Rally Past Dodgers With Taylor's Three-run Homer
WHO:
MLB.com - Carlos Beltrán stated, “It’s a thrill,” regarding his Hall of Fame induction.
MLB.com - Andruw Jones stated, “It’s great,” when asked what it meant to join so many teammates in the Hall of Fame.
MLB.com - Jeff Kent quoted Johnny Bench saying, “Those are some key words, but that was the big one,” referring to advice he received about belonging in the Hall of Fame.
MLB.com - Carlos Beltrán stated, “They came from Puerto Rico -- coming to Cooperstown, you know, it’s not an easy task. … We brought probably like 150 people from the island, all family members and close friends, so they're excited, and I'm excited, too.”
MLB.com - Andruw Jones stated, “I always love this game. Baseball is my life... So to get a chance to represent your country, manage your country, and get a chance to coach my son on the professional level, it was fun. I enjoyed every bit of it.”
MLB.com - Jeff Kent quoted Johnny Bench saying, “Hey, you know, when you come in here, just act like you belong... You deserve to be here, and you belong.”
MLB.com - Carlos Beltrán stated, “It's very incredible that I have both of my parents here,” regarding his Hall of Fame induction.
MLB.com - Mets players include Tyrone Taylor, Freddy Peralta, Marcus Semien, Cionel Pérez, Brooks Raley, Luke Weaver, and Devin Williams.
MLB.com - Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent were inducted into the Hall of Fame.
WHAT:
MLB.com - The Mets bullpen combined for five scoreless innings following Freddy Peralta's start, contributing to the team's 8-3 victory over the Dodgers.
NY Post - The Mets avoided a series sweep against the Dodgers with an 8-3 victory.
NY Post - Tyrone Taylor's go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning was pivotal in the Mets' comeback win.
NY Post - The Dodgers will activate closer Edwin Díaz from injury on Wednesday.
MLB.com - The Hall of Fame induction weekend featured a total of 58 previously inducted Hall of Famers returning to celebrate.
MLB.com - Kent was elected by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee at the Winter Meetings last December.
MLB.com - The Mets avoided a series sweep against the Dodgers with an 8-3 victory.
MLB.com - Tyrone Taylor hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the sixth inning.
MLB.com - Marcus Semien added a three-run homer in the seventh inning.
MLB.com - The Mets bullpen combined for five scoreless innings following Freddy Peralta's start.
MLB.com - The Hall of Fame induction weekend featured a record 60 Hall of Famers on stage.
MLB.com - Andruw Jones is the first native of Curaçao to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
MLB.com - Jeff Kent is the first second baseman to join the Hall of Fame since Craig Biggio in 2015.
MLB.com - A record 60 Hall of Famers filled the stage at the Clark Sports Center during the Hall of Fame induction weekend.
MLB.com - Jeff Kent was elected by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee with 14 of the 16 voters (87.5%) supporting his induction.
MLB.com - The Mets won against the Dodgers with a score of 8-3.
MLB.com - Tyrone Taylor hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the sixth inning.
MLB.com - Marcus Semien added a three-run homer in the seventh inning.
MLB.com - Freddy Peralta struggled, needing 93 pitches to complete four innings.
MLB.com - Cionel Pérez, Brooks Raley, and Luke Weaver combined for four scoreless innings.
MLB.com - Beltrán was inducted as the third Met and sixth Puerto Rican in the Hall of Fame.
NY Post - The Mets avoided a series sweep against the Dodgers.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at Citi Field, New York.
MLB.com - The Hall of Fame induction occurred in Cooperstown, New York.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The Hall of Fame induction weekend took place in 2026.
NY Post - The Dodgers will get closer Edwin Díaz back from injury, set to be activated Wednesday.
MLB.com - The Hall of Fame induction weekend took place in 2026.
MLB.com - The Hall of Fame induction weekend took place in 2026.
MLB.com - The Aug. 3 Trade Deadline is approaching.
MLB.com - The Hall of Fame induction weekend took place in 2026.
WHY:
MLB.com - Beltrán's election to the Hall of Fame was supported by 84.2% of the BBWAA electorate during last year’s election.
MLB.com - Kent's election was supported by 14 of the 16 voters (87.5%) from the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee.
MLB.com - Beltrán's election to the Hall of Fame was supported by 84.2% of the BBWAA electorate during last year’s election.
MLB.com - Scouts were evaluating Mets players ahead of a potential sell-off.
HOW:
MLB.com - Freddy Peralta struggled again, needing 93 pitches to complete four innings in the game against the Dodgers.
MLB.com - Andruw Jones cleared the 75% threshold with 78.4% of the vote in his ninth and penultimate chance on the ballot.
MLB.com - Andruw Jones cleared the 75% threshold with 78.4% of the vote in his ninth and penultimate chance on the ballot.
MLB.com - Andruw Jones cleared the 75% threshold with 78.4% of the vote in his ninth and penultimate chance on the ballot.
MLB.com - The Mets rallied in the game, overcoming an ineffective start from Peralta.
The Mets secured an 8-3 victory over the Dodgers, avoiding a series sweep thanks in part to a pivotal three-run homer by Tyrone Taylor in the sixth inning. Following Freddy Peralta's challenging start, the Mets bullpen stepped up, delivering five scoreless innings to seal the win. In other news, the Dodgers are set to activate closer Edwin Díaz from injury on Wednesday.