Foul tip to groin has Mets’ Luis Torrens mulling gear change

Luis Torrens is contemplating an gear change behind the plate following his removing from Sunday’s recreation after taking a foul tip to the groin space.

The Mets catcher was sporting a protecting plastic cup, however mentioned he may have one thing stronger after absorbing so many foul ideas through the years.

“I don’t know if I’ve to put on one other cup or discover a approach to put on platinum or steel,” Torrens advised The Submit after the Mets’ 6-2 victory over the Cubs at Citi Discipline.

Kyle Tucker’s foul tip left Torrens in extreme discomfort.

Play was halted for a couple of minutes earlier than he walked off the sector and was changed by Francisco Alvarez.

“I’ve taken a number of foul ideas there,” Torrens mentioned, referring to his groin space. “So it’s getting actually delicate after so many. … I can deal with getting hit by a pitch, however that is totally different.”

Torrens’ RBI triple within the second inning accounted for the Mets’ first run.

Juan Soto, who completed 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, slammed his bat in disgust after whiffing to start the sixth inning.

“It’s simply a part of the sport,” he mentioned. “Typically, you get just a little pissed off once you’re attempting to do an excessive amount of, however we’ll go away that previously and attempt to transfer ahead.”

Soto homered thrice in two video games starting on Wednesday earlier than going 0-for-9 over the ultimate two video games towards the Cubs.

“I really feel fairly good,” Soto mentioned. “I believe I’m in an incredible spot. I’ve received to nonetheless hold engaged on getting higher. I’m attempting to determine my swing. These final two video games I attempted to do an excessive amount of.”

Ryne Stanek struck out two of the three batters he confronted in a scoreless eighth inning, persevering with his latest sizzling streak after struggling consecutive blown saves in late April.

The suitable-hander hasn’t allowed an earned run in his previous 5 appearances. It’s a stretch of 5 innings by which he’s allowed just one hit with 5 strikeouts.

The Mets are 15-4 at Citi Discipline — tying the franchise mark for finest begin at dwelling over 19 video games. It matches the house begins by the 1972, 1985 and 2015 groups.