Mets Defeat White Sox 5-1 in Chicago

Tylor Megill returned to the Mets' rotation, filling in for injured Paul Blackburn, and helped secure a 5-1 victory over the struggling White Sox, who are on track to potentially match the '62 Mets' record for futility. Megill, despite a shaky start, found his rhythm, retiring ten straight batters at one point, and finished with six strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings. The Mets' bullpen, including Adam Ottavino, Reed Garrett, Phil Maton, and Edwin Diaz, provided strong relief, combining for 3 2/3 scoreless innings. J.D. Martinez, batting sixth, hit a two-run homer, contributing to the Mets' offense alongside Jesse Winker's three-hit game. The win keeps the Mets within three games of a wild-card spot in the NL. Megill's performance was seen as an opportunity to prove his consistency and value to the team as they push for postseason contention.