The series is now tied at one game apiece following Baltimore’s late rally for a 3-1 win. Gunner Henderson came off the bench and stroked a two-run pinch hit home run in the bottom of the eighth to propel the O’s to the win. David Peterson (7IP, 1ER) and Charlie Morton (6IP, 1ER) engaged in a pitchers’ duel until Henderson’s heroics.

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BALTIMORE — Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run drive in the eighth inning for his first career pinch-hit homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Mets 3-1 in the opener of a doubleheader on Thursday.

BALTIMORE — In the midst of his best season yet, the league has taken note of David Peterson. The left-hander became the fourth player and first starting pitcher selected to represent the Mets at the MLB All-Star Game next week at Truist Park in Atlanta, the team announced Thursday. It will be the first trip to the Midsummer Classic for Peterson.

Trying to survive Thursday afternoon on one run was never a good idea for the Mets, only underscored by the hanging slider Ryne Stanek threw to Gunnar Henderson in the eighth inning.

Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run drive in the eighth inning for his first career pinch-hit homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Mets 3-1 in the opener of a doubleheader on Thursday.

During the fourth inning of Thursday afternoon's Game 1, Hernandez made it clear that—despite essentially being forced into calling two games in one day—he'll still only be working his allotted assignment for the season. "They have to lop one off on me," said Hernandez. "I only do 110. So, this is one I wasn't supposed to do."

The combination of Brandon Nimmo, Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto and Pete Alonso fueled the Mets' comeback win against the Orioles on Tuesday.