Mark Vientos hits a huge three-run home run to extend the Mets' lead over the Mariners at the Little League Classic #CurtainCall

Regardless of where these teams are in the standings, if the Mets keep playing like they have been since June, they’ll be in for a short summer and a long winter.

All it took was a trip to the Little League World Series, an offensive outburst against Seattle’s George Kirby and a solid start from Clay Holmes.

The Mets made an encouraging trip to Williamsport as they tore past the Mariners for a 7-3 win in the Little League Classic on Sunday.

The New York Mets upended the Seattle Mariners 7-3 on Sunday night at the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Penn. The Mets got a gutsy starting pitching p

Mark Vientos’ playing time continues to dwindle, as he was left out of the New York Mets’ starting lineup for a fourth consecutive game on Thursday night against the Atlanta Braves. Manager Carlos Mendoza opted to go heavy on left-handers against Braves starter Bryce Elder,

The decision to hold onto him was curious, and looks even worse in hindsight considering his usage or lack thereof. Vientos is out of the Mets' lineup for a fourth straight game on Thursday. He has not appeared in any of the previous three off the bench,

Montas entered Thursday with a 3-2 record and a 6.38 ERA over eight appearances, including seven starts. His lone relief appearance came last Saturday in Milwaukee when the Mets used an opener in front of Montas, who then surrendered three runs (one earned) in three innings.