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MetsXMFanZone Morning Report 9/24/26
A 455-foot grand slam and a masterclass from Andy Green! Brett Baty puts the exclamation point on a 7-2 Mets win in Texas as manager Andy Green maps out Baty’s critical offseason development plan. Read today’s full Mets Morning Report on MetsXMFanZone.com!
The New York Mets delivered a late-inning statement at Globe Life Field on Wednesday night, riding lights-out pitching and sudden, explosive power to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers. While rookie starter Nolan McLean set the foundation by carving through seven brilliant frames to bolster his Rookie of the Year case, the story of the night unfolded in the dugout and in the batter's box.
After Marcus Semien broke a 2-2 tie with an eighth-inning solo blast against his former club, manager Andy Green went to his bench in the ninth with the bases loaded. Brett Baty took the box against Trevor Williams and launched a mammoth 455-foot pinch-hit grand slam deep into the right-field seats, putting an exclamation mark on the victory.Green’s Postgame Verdict: Trusting the BarrelIn the postgame presser, manager Andy Green pointed directly to Baty's plate discipline and mechanical growth in high-leverage spots: "Nolan gave us exactly what we needed on the mound, keeping traffic minimal and executing in big counts. When Marcus gave us that lead, the dugout energy completely shifted. But sending Brett up in that ninth inning was about trusting his barrel. He didn't chase, he got a pitch he could drive, and he put the game completely out of reach."
The Offseason Roadmap for Brett Baty
Green didn’t stop at praising the blast; he highlighted the work ahead. With the regular season entering its final days, the organization views this winter as a critical inflection point for the 26-year-old third baseman:
Taming the High Heat: Green noted that Baty’s recent adjustments—shortening his bat path to catch up to elevated velocity—have turned roll-over groundballs into true backspin carry. Carrying that routine into winter workouts remains priority number one.
Defensive Footwork at the Hot Corner: The focus for Baty this offseason will be solidifying his pre-pitch balance and first-step lateral burst at third base, ensuring his plus arm strength translates into consistent, error-free play.Splits & Everyday Infield Competition: To secure everyday at-bats and anchor the middle of the order come spring, Baty’s winter plan involves refining his approach against tough left-handed pitching.Up Next: The Mets look to wrap up the series sweep in Arlington this afternoon at 2:35 PM ET before heading to Washington to open their final road series of the regular season against the Nationals.