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Mets' Luis Torrens delivers pinch-hit double in key spot

Mets catcher Luis Torrens delivered a clutch two-run double in the eighth inning on Sunday, sparking a four-run rally to defeat the San Francisco Giants.

Facing left-hander Erik Miller with the bases loaded and one out, Torrens worked the count full before connecting on a 3-2 changeup for a two-run double down the right-field line. The hit broke a 2-2 tie and ignited a four-run inning that propelled New York to a 5-2 win.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed that the team had specifically prepared Torrens for this scenario before the game even began. Bench coach Kai Correa alerted Mendoza to the potential spot, allowing Torrens to mentally prepare for the moment, which he executed perfectly.