Mets edge out Guardians 2-1 for doubleheader sweep

The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians by the slightest of margins 2-1 on Sunday night.

Brought out the brooms 🧹 #MetsWin #LGM pic.twitter.com/vwQ222rY3t

— New York Mets (@Mets) May 22, 2023

Justin Verlander shone for New York as he outperformed Shane Bieber in their long-awaited contest of Cy Young Award winners.

Francisco Lindor homered against his former team, while Jeff McNeil hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly off Bieber.

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Brooks Raley completed the New York’s fifth consecutive comeback victory after a poor run of form, which saw the lose 16 out of 22 games previously.

“That’s why I have such respect for people that things are expected of, whether it’s a team or an individual, and they still deliver,” Mets manager Buck Showalter said.

“Because there’s such a what-have-you-done-for-me-lately world. History’s history, but you’ve got to be able to repeat it when it’s expected. And that’s really hard to do.”