The lead
July 9, 2026 - New York - Sean Manaea earned 16 pitching FP, Juan Soto added 8 hitting FP, and the New York Mets beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 at Citi Field, per the Associated Press recap on CBS Sports.
How the game turned
New York built a comfortable home lead after Tuesday's slugfest loss and held the Royals to three runs. Kansas City could not repeat its offensive explosion from the series opener.
Pitching and matchup notes
Manaea's 16 pitching FP start set the tone while Mets pitching limited the Royals to three runs. AthX Engine graded New York at 14 team FP.
Bats that changed the board
Soto's 8 hitting FP paced the Mets offense on a night where pitching carried the card.
AthX Engine fantasy angle
Pitching bounce-back nights reward the daily board. Manaea's 16 FP and the Mets' 14 team FP register separately from dynamic pricing.
What comes next
The Mets and Royals played again Friday at Citi Field.
*Sources: MLB.com schedule, CBS Sports/AP recap, AthX Engine scoring. Information only; not financial advice.*
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