Mauricio's Walk-Off RBI Secures Mets' Win

0:00It's April 8th. Welcome to MLB News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Ronnie Mauricio wasted no time making his mark back in the majors, delivering a pinch-hit single in the 10th inning that sealed a 4-3 win for the New York Mets over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He got called up from AAA Syracuse just a day earlier when Juan Soto hit the injured list, stepping in to bat for Tyrone Taylor with one-out and Francisco Lindor on third as the automatic runner. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza praised the clutch performance, noting how tough it's been for Mauricio with injuries and limited play last season, calling it a huge moment for the young infielder and the team. Team mates mobbed him on the field, dousing him with water in a windy city-field celebration, his first walk-off RBI in the big leagues, and the first. Such game-ender in the season debut at bats since 1998. At 25 years old, Mauricio showed he's ready for the show after batting 0.273 in eight minor league games this spring, proving that staying prepared pays off in baseball's

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