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New York Mets Prospect Makes Team History with Another Big Game on Wednesday

Luisangel Acuna, who just recently came up for the New York Mets, is making an historic impact early in his tenure.

Brady Farkas

New York Mets shortstop Luisangel Acuna (2) follows through on a solo home run against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Citi Field on Sept 18.
New York Mets shortstop Luisangel Acuna (2) follows through on a solo home run against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Citi Field on Sept 18. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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The New York Mets routed the Washington Nationals 10-0 on Wednesday night to move to 84-68 on the season. With the win, the Mets are 2.0 games ahead of the Atlanta Braves for the third and final wild card spot in the National League.

New York is trying to get back to the playoffs for the second time in three years and is seeking its first World Series win since 1986. They haven't been to the World Series since 2015.

In the win, Mets top prospect Luisangel Acuna continued to make his presence felt. He went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. He also scored two runs and made some special team history.

Per Sarah Langs of MLB.com:

Luisangel Acuña is the first player in Mets’ franchise history with multiple hits in each of his first 3 career starts

The 22-year-old Acuna Jr. was acquired in 2023 from the Texas Rangers in the deal that sent Max Scherzer to Texas. He is currently ranked the No. 12 prospect in the organization, per MLB Pipeline. He is the brother of Atlanta Braves star and reigning National League MVP, Ronald Acuna Jr.

Luisangel Acuna will look to keep his hot streak going on Thursday night when the Mets open up a new series with the Philadelphia Phillies.

First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. ET as Taijaun Walker gets the bally for Philly. He goes up against veteran right-hander Luis Severino.

Walker is 3-6 with a 6.29 ERA while Severino is 10-6 with a 3.77.

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Brady Farkas
BRADY FARKAS

Brady Farkas is a baseball writer for Fastball on Sports Illustrated/FanNation and the host of 'The Payoff Pitch' podcast which can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Videos on baseball also posted to YouTube. Brady has spent nearly a decade in sports talk radio and is a graduate of Oswego State University. You can follow him on Twitter @WDEVRadioBrady. 

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