Mets blowout the Tigers as A.J. Ewing impresses
Freddy Peralta gave the Mets a quality start as the offense boomed.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: A. J. Ewing #9 of the New York Mets celebrates with teammates in the dugout after crossing home plate in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Citi Field on May 12, 2026 in New York City.
(Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Mets returned home after their west coast road trip to face the Tigers. Freddy Peralta was taking the mound for the Mets, looking to try and get back on the right foot after losing the final two games (and the series) against the Diamondbacks. Jack Flaherty was starting for the Tigers, struggling so far in 2026 with an ERA north of 5.
50 and just 34 innings pitched across eight starts. And it was a very special day for Mets top prospect A. J.
Ewing, who was getting his first start as a major leaguer, playing in center field and batting eighth. The first inning was quiet for both sides, with each team having one base runner and both teams stranding that runner. Dillon Dingler hit a solo home run to lead off the second inning for the Tigers, putting the first run of the game on the board.
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