Francisco Alvarez Returns Strong to Mets, Powers Comeback Win with Resurgent Bat

Young catcher Francisco Alvarez has made a significant impact since rejoining the Mets, showcasing his power bat after a minor league stint. On Tuesday, he hit a game-tying, 374-foot two-run home run against Kyle Hendricks, his first at home this season and fourth overall, which was pivotal in the Mets' 3-2 comeback victory over the Angels. This follows a rally-starting double on Monday. The 23-year-old former No. 1 prospect has now hit 12 home runs over his last 20 games combined between Triple-A and the majors, and in July, he is batting an impressive .333 with 10 blasts, 21 RBI, and a 1.335 OPS, reaching base five times in his first two games back. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and teammate Brandon Nimmo praised Alvarez's hard work in Triple-A, noting he 'figured out who he was as a player' and is now looking like the All-Star catcher they know he's capable of.