METS WATCH: Francisco Alvarez homered twice as New York opened the second half with a 4-1 win over Philadelphia. METS WATCH: Christian Scott struck out seven over 5⅔ scoreless innings to earn the victory against the Phillies. METS WATCH: Juan Soto exited with left calf soreness but is expected to return during the weekend. PHILLIES WATCH: Aaron Nola allowed three solo home runs as Philadelphia dropped the second-half opener. PHILLIES WATCH: Reliever Brad Keller has been diagnosed with a torn UCL and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. MLB WATCH: The full regular-season schedule returns Friday after Thursday’s lone game kicked off the second half. TRADE WATCH: Tarik Skubal remains the biggest name connected to the trade market as contenders search for frontline starting pitching. ON THIS DATE: Joe DiMaggio’s legendary 56-game hitting streak ended on July 17, 1941, a Major League record that still stands.

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  • Francisco Alvarez Powers Mets as Baseball Returns

    Francisco Alvarez Powers Mets as Baseball Returns

    Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Christian Scott threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the Mets defeated the Phillies 4-1 in Major League Baseball’s first game following the All-Star break.

  • McCarthy leadoff HR & granny beat Giants

    McCarthy leadoff HR & granny beat Giants

    Jake McCarthy headlines the July 4 edition after hitting a leadoff homer and grand slam in Colorado’s 15-3 win. Teoscar Hernandez powered a Dodgers comeback, Dylan Cease shut down Seattle, and Aroldis Chapman set the all-time strikeout record for relievers.