Mets win 1st game after Andy Green named full-time manager, beating AL West-leading Rangers 6-3

The New York Mets defeated the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 6-3 on Tuesday night in their first game under newly appointed full-time manager Andy Green, who was given a three-year contract earlier that day. Pitcher Sean Manaea struck out nine batters over six innings, while catcher Francisco Alvarez contributed a double, two runs scored, and two RBIs. The Rangers, holding a one-game lead over Houston in the AL West at 78-79, fell to the 71-86 Mets.