Christian Scott delivered a strong pitching performance to lead the New York Mets to a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Wednesday night. The win followed a high-scoring game on Tuesday and marked a more controlled outing for the Mets.

Scott, the right-hander, pitched five scoreless innings, allowing only three hits and one walk while striking out five batters. His effective outing helped lower his season ERA to 3.17 over 12 starts. The Mets’ pitching staff continued to build on Scott’s performance as Tobias Myers worked two innings in relief, giving up one run, and Brooks Raley closed the eighth inning without allowing a run. Xzavion Curry secured the final three outs in the ninth, surrendering a solo run but closing out the game strongly.

Offensively, Brett Baty delivered key hits, including a two-RBI single into right-center field with two outs and the bases loaded in the sixth inning, breaking a 1-1 tie and providing a decisive lead. Earlier in the inning, Jared Young reached base after being hit by a pitch, setting up the opportunity. Additional runs came in the later innings on a wild pitch by Royals reliever Jose Cuas, allowing Young to score, followed by a single from Francisco Alvarez that brought home Baty to give the Mets a 6-1 advantage.

The Mets improved their chances of securing their first series win since mid-June with this night’s victory. They are scheduled to face the Royals again Thursday afternoon, with Michael Wacha slated to start for Kansas City and Sean Manaea set to pitch for New York under manager Andy Green.

The Mets’ balanced performance on the mound and timely hitting marked a significant contrast to the previous game’s slugfest and offered hope for a positive run as the season progresses.