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Pete Alonso flashed some serious leather in the win, while Mark Vientos came up with a timely hit when it mattered most Manager Carlos Mendoza discussed Vientos' resurgence, as the third baseman is now on a six-game hitting streak

Vientos went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's win over San Francisco to extend his hit streak to six games, but he's not in the starting nine for Sunday's series finale. Starling Marte will bat sixth as the designated hitter against Giants lefty Matt Gage, who is serving as an opener ahead of righty Carson Seymour.

It was Mark Vientos who played hero for the New York Mets on Saturday night in San Francisco. A two-run double was all they’d tack onto the scoreboard. It was a

But Mark Vientos managed to do just enough damage with a two-run double off left-hander Robbie Ray in the sixth inning, driving in the go-ahead runs to power the Mets past the Giants 2-1 at Oracle Park. The Mets extended their win streak to six games and Vientos extended his hitting streak to six games as well.

With one week left before the July 31 trade deadline, New York Mets beat writers Tim Britton and Will Sammon tackled questions regarding Clay Holmes’ role, Mark Vientos’ future and the possibility of upgrading the lineup. Note: Submitted questions have been edited for clarity and length.