In a tightly contested game, Nick Kurtz's first home run of the season propelled the Oakland Athletics to a 1-0 victory against the New York Mets, completing a three-game sweep at Citi Field. This marks the first time the Athletics have swept the Mets and follows their recent series win against the New York Yankees, their first since 2016. Starting pitcher Aaron Civale (2-0) delivered a strong performance, allowing only four hits over 5 2/3 innings, as the Athletics extended their winning streak to five games. The Mets, missing star player Juan Soto due to injury, have struggled offensively, scoring just nine runs during a five-game losing streak. Kurtz's home run, a 363-foot shot off Freddy Peralta (1-1), ended a 48 at-bat drought for him. The Athletics will return home for a four-game series against the Texas Rangers, while the Mets will embark on a six-game road trip against the Los Angeles Dodgers.