Marcus Semien hits go-ahead home run as Mets defeat Rangers

Marcus Semien hit a go-ahead home run for the New York Mets against his former team, the Texas Rangers, at Globe Life Field. The home run in the eighth inning helped propel the Mets to a 7-2 victory over the Rangers.

Semien, who was traded from Texas to New York in the offseason for outfielder Brandon Nimmo, was met with boos from the Arlington crowd following his blast. The Mets' victory was further bolstered by a ninth-inning grand slam from pinch-hitter Brett Baty and a two-run home run by Juan Soto.

Following the game, Semien expressed fondness for the Rangers organization, noting that his time in Texas, including the 2023 World Series championship, represented the “pinnacle” of his career despite recent statistical struggles.