Mark Vientos hit a go-ahead three-run double off closer Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez in the top of the eighth inning Friday night at Kauffman Stadium, helping the Mets to a 7-3 win in

New York Mets legend-turned-announcer Keith Hernandez was oblivious to a foul ball that was headed right toward his cranium on Thursday.

The series is now tied at one game apiece following Baltimore’s late rally for a 3-1 win. Gunner Henderson came off the bench and stroked a two-run pinch hit home run in the bottom of the eighth to propel the O’s to the win. David Peterson (7IP, 1ER) and Charlie Morton (6IP, 1ER) engaged in a pitchers’ duel until Henderson’s heroics.

Winker will be given anti-inflammatory medication for the next 4-7 days before being reevaluated. If the anti-inflammatories don’t work, the next step for Winker would be to receive an injection. The Mets have not specified a timeline for a return,

Trying to survive Thursday afternoon on one run was never a good idea for the Mets, only underscored by the hanging slider Ryne Stanek threw to Gunnar Henderson in the eighth inning.

The New York Mets could be on the hunt for relief pitching this season, which might turn them to the Baltimore Orioles to poach a flamethrower.

The Mets aren’t alone in trying to ensure their pitchers get the right amount of work before the four-day break, but a Thursday doubleheader will make that more complicated.

It’s 28-year-old Justin Hagenman the Mets are expected to look toward in Thursday’s doubleheader nightcap – provided he isn’t needed from the bullpen in the opening game.