The Angels allow three runs in the seventh inning and two in the eighth to drop a 7-5 decision. The Angels had a 4-0 lead in the third inning.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets host the Los Angeles Angels with a 1-0 series lead. New York is 57-44 overall and 35-16 in home games. The Mets have a 36-7 record in games when they scored five or more runs. Los Angeles is 25-28 on the road and 49-51 overall. The Angels have a 35-21 record in games when they record eight or more hits.

With approximately a week and a half left before the MLB trade deadline, rival evaluators say they admire the New York Mets’ farm system, noting its improvement, quality and depth. It is deep in terms of sought-after pitchers and up-the-middle position players.

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns on Monday said the team will be "active" in the trade market to upgrade the club's bullpen and hinted that adding elsewhere is unlikely.

On the backs of a few timely hits, the No Longer Baby Mets and a bullpen effort Carlos Mendoza called “unbelievable,” the Mets pulled off a 7-5 comeback win over the Angels in front of 41,442 at Citi Field.

Juan Soto hit a tying single in the seventh inning, Francisco Alvarez delivered a big double in his return from the minors and the New York Mets rallied past the Los Angeles Angels 7-5.

Juan Soto hits a tying single in the seventh inning and Francisco Alvarez delivered a big double as the New York Mets rally past the Angels 7-5.