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Mets Rout Tigers as Rookie Ewing Shines, Alvarez Injured

5/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A.J. Ewing hit a triple and stole a base in his debut.
The Mets beat the Tigers 10-2, but catcher Francisco Alvarez left with an injury and will have an MRI.
Luis Torrens replaced Alvarez, drew a walk sparking an inning and will start if Alvarez misses time.
The Mets have five players on the IL, including shortstop Francisco Lindor, Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert Jr., with no return timetable.

History

Historical Context

After the September 11, 2001 attacks, Commissioner Bud Selig halted MLB games for a week and postponed all contests through September 16, pushing the regular season into October and creating the first World Series to finish in November. The New York Mets, like today’s club with five injured players including catcher Francisco Alvarez, have repeatedly struggled to maintain roster depth.

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Story summary

A.J. Ewing hit a triple and stole a base in his debut.
The Mets beat the Tigers 10-2, but catcher Francisco Alvarez left with an injury and will have an MRI.
Luis Torrens replaced Alvarez, drew a walk sparking an inning and will start if Alvarez misses time.
The Mets have five players on the IL, including shortstop Francisco Lindor, Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert Jr., with no return timetable.

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