Mets Reliever Ryan Helsley Delivers Strong Outing, Showing Confidence Boost

New York Mets right-hander Ryan Helsley had a notable performance on Monday, delivering what manager Carlos Mendoza called a "really good step in the right direction." In a one-run game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Helsley pitched a perfect eighth inning, striking out two of three batters faced. Notably, only one of his 15 pitches thrown was a fastball, indicating a change in his approach. Mendoza highlighted the importance of this outing for Helsley's confidence, especially in a high-leverage situation. The team believes Helsley has resolved his previous tipping issues, and the focus is now on consistent execution.