BOSTON (AP) — Brett Baty drove in three runs on two hits, including a two-run single to break a seventh-inning tie and help the New York Mets avert a three-game sweep by beating the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Wednesday night.

New York Mets superstar Francisco Lindor had a message for the fanbase as his team snapped its losing streak versus the Boston Red Sox.

Following his ejection from Tuesday night's game against the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler had some choice words for one of the opposing team's star players.

If the New York Mets weren't already worried about their 15-year, $765M investment in Juan Soto, they should be.

New York Mets infielder Brett Baty batted ninth against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, but he was the team's best hitter. The 25-year-old went 2-for-4 with three RBI, including a two-run single that put New York up 3-1 in the seventh. It eventually won 5-1.

Jarren Duran had a double and a triple as the Boston Red Sox tagged Mets ace Kodai Senga for three runs and beat New York 3-1 on Monday night.

The Mets dropped their second straight game on Monday, falling against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, but Juan Soto continued to fill his stat sheet in a way he never has.

The Boston Red Sox are hosting the New York Mets on Tuesday night at Fenway Park. Taking the series opener, Boston improved to 24-25, which ranks second in the AL East standings. Monday's loss dropped New York to 29-19, which saw them fall a half-game back of the Philadelphia Phillies for the NL East's top spot.