Mets get timely hitting in eighth inning to take series with Royals
(Photo credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) Harrison Bader snapped a scoreless tie with an eighth-inning RBI single Sunday afternoon and four pitchers combined on a three-hitter for the host New York Mets, who beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 in the rubber game of a three-game interleague series. The Mets have won seven of 10. The Royals lost for just the second time in 10 games. Pete Alonso led off the eighth by walkin