Mark Vientos has homered in consecutive games, supplying crucial runs for the New York Mets. The 25-year-old hit a three-run shot off George Kirby and a 419-foot two-run homer off Jake Irvin to spark rallies. Vientos entered the season batting .227 with seven homers and 32 RBI through 83 games, then endured a June demotion to Triple-A and reduced playing time upon return. He followed with a .286 stretch over 21 games and an 11-game hit streak. Vientos credits daily practice, preparation, coach communication, and staying ready for his recent production.
Mark Vientos is starting to look like the big bat who slugged 27 home runs last season at a perfect time for the New York Mets. The 25-year-old, who was batting .227 with seven home runs and 32 RBI in his first 83 games this season, homered in consecutive games on Sunday and Tuesday, providing all-important sparks for a Mets team that will take one any way it can at this point.
He broke Sunday night's Little League Classic against the Seattle Mariners open in the bottom of the fifth when he took a hanging George Kirby sinker out for a three-run shot his second, third, and fourth RBI of the night. On Tuesday in Washington against Nationals starter Jake Irvin, he jumped on another a hanger a curveball this time and sent it 419 feet into the left-field seats for a two-run round-tripper to cap off a five-run third inning.
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