Athletics 1, at N.Y. Mets 0

NEW YORK (Interstat) — In a taut pitchers’ duel defined by a single swing and a cascade of zeroes, the Athletics edged the New York Mets 1-0 on Sunday afternoon at Citi Field to secure a series sweep. A crowd of 37,316 watched as Athletics starter Aaron Civale and a parade of five relievers combined on a four-hit shutout, stifling the Mets’ offense for the second consecutive day. The game’s only run came in the top of the third inning when Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz connected on a solo home run off Mets starter Freddy Peralta. The fly… Read more...