Mets dispatch Angels for their 8th win in 11 games

(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports)

Pete Alonso smashed a two-run homer and Paul Blackburn pitched six solid innings in his New York debut as the Mets notched a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night at Anaheim, Calif.

Brandon Nimmo had three hits as New York won for the eighth time in its past 11 games. Harrison Bader and Tyrone Taylor each added two hits and the Mets had 13 overall.

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