Brett Baty's offensive resurgence continued Wednesday, as the New York Mets secured a 6-2 win against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field. Baty delivered a pivotal two-run single in the eighth inning, extending the Mets' lead and marking his eighth consecutive game with a hit, his longest streak of the season. This performance comes after a challenging June where he struggled, hitting just .147 and carrying a season slash line of .218/.296/.306 entering the game.
Mets interim manager Andy Green attributed Baty's hot streak to a refined approach, suggesting the team's coaching staff has helped him "get more action to the pole side." Green noted that incorporating doubles to the opposite field while maintaining power to right field has made Baty a more dangerous hitter. However, the 26-year-old third baseman offered a different perspective, crediting his success to improved pregame preparation and a simpler goal of "trying to hit balls hard."
Baty acknowledged that his power, a longtime strength, had been overlooked earlier in the season. He is currently in a home run drought since May 18. "Clearing his head and not caring where the ball goes as long as it’s a hit has helped him," Baty stated. Green further elaborated that Baty is now "allowing himself to swing and miss and not change who he is," maintaining aggression at the plate and trusting his abilities.
Mets third baseman Brett Baty (7) collected a two-run RBI during the eighth inning when the Mets played the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
Baty's clutch hit and the subsequent win provide a potential boost for the Mets as they head into the All-Star break with the trade deadline approaching. Baty expressed that the victory injects "good momentum" into the team, which has a chance to win the series against the Royals on Thursday. He also noted that momentum has been building since the returns of Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto to the lineup. "This whole season we’ve known what we can do on offense," Baty said. "It’s just about going out there and doing it every single night."
The offensive power Baty referred to was evident in the eighth inning, where the Mets scored five runs on five hits to break a 1-1 tie. This offensive outburst, highlighted by Baty's crucial hit, demonstrates the potential of the Mets' lineup when performing at its best.