Frankie Montas' signature pitch showed Mets all they needed in solid return debut
Share this @internewscast.com

Frankie Montas is back in the majors.

The seasoned pitcher, who made his first appearance of the season after returning from the injured list, having missed the initial 79 games due to a lat injury, delivered five scoreless innings. He struck out five batters while allowing three hits and three walks in the Mets’ 7-4 defeat.

Manager Carlos Mendoza said he was happy with the performance.

“I thought he was good,” Mendoza said “I thought the ball was coming out well.”

Mendoza pointed to Montas’ signature sinker as his best pitch of the night.

Though many of the Braves hitters did not chase it, he was still able to generate a good number of groundballs.

Despite his effective performance, starting Montas against the division rival Braves seemed risky, given his somewhat unimpressive stats during his rehab stint in the minors.


New York Mets pitcher Frankie Montas #47 pitching.
Frankie Montas pitches in the first inning of the Mets’ 7-4 loss to the Braves on June 24, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

In six minor league outings, Montas had a 12.05 ERA, allowing 25 earned runs over 18 ²/₃ innings and eight home runs.

But, especially in his last outing, Mendoza said Montas’ pitches were looking strong.

“He’s the kind of pitcher we faced in the playoffs,” Mendoza noted, recalling Montas’ performance in the Mets’ wild-card series against Milwaukee last year.

Montas worked out of two jams with two runners on in the first and third innings. Each time, he was able to work out of dangers and keep the game scoreless.

Montas ended up with a no-decision as the bullpen imploded in the sixth inning.


New York Mets pitcher Frankie Montas #47 pitching.
Frank Montas made his season debut for the Mets on June 24, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

When asked how it felt to be back with the Mets, he said he was just doing his job.

“I was just trying to go out there and … do my job, get people out,” Montas said.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Manhunt underway after college student attacked on campus following reported road rage incident: police

Authorities Launch Search Following Campus Assault on College Student Stemming from Alleged Road Rage Incident

Authorities at a Maryland university have initiated a manhunt after a student…
Broadway musicians reach tentative labor deal, averting a strike

Broadway Musicians Secure Tentative Labor Agreement, Preventing Potential Strike

NEW YORK (AP) — In a significant move to keep the show…
Strike averted: Musicians' union reaches tentative deal with Broadway league

Musicians’ Union and Broadway League Reach Tentative Agreement, Preventing Strike

NEW YORK — Broadway musicians have successfully brokered a preliminary deal with…
Tropical Storm Melissa is now forecast to become a major hurricane as it trends toward a concerning track

Tropical Storm Melissa Predicted to Intensify into a Major Hurricane, Following a Worrisome Path

Tropical Storm Melissa is slowly making its way across the Caribbean Sea,…
California police officer killed in crash on Interstate 8

Tragic Interstate 8 Collision Claims Life of California Police Officer

The La Mesa community is grappling with the tragic loss of Officer…
Pakistani national sentenced to long prison term for smuggling Iranian weapons to Houthis

Pakistani Citizen Receives Lengthy Prison Sentence for Trafficking Iranian Weapons to Houthis

A Pakistani man has been handed a 40-year federal prison sentence for…
Man accused of killing teacher wife after wandering shirtless and warning of ‘too many cops’ nearby: police

Shirtless Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Teacher Wife, Claims ‘Too Many Cops’ Were Close: Police Report

A Texas man has been taken into custody following allegations that he…
Eight Americans arrested in Bahamas after authorities discover 'high-powered weapons' cache, ammunition

Shocking Discovery: Eight Americans Detained in Bahamas for Hidden Arsenal of High-Powered Weapons

In a significant operation on Tuesday, eight American citizens were detained in…
4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says

Tragedy Strikes: Four Relatives of Illinois Gubernatorial Candidate Perish in Montana Helicopter Crash, Campaign Reports

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A tragic helicopter crash in Montana has claimed…
Texas mounted patrol caught on camera capturing illegal immigrant hiding in ranch brush near southern border

Texas Mounted Patrol Captures Undocumented Immigrant Concealed in Ranch Brush Near Southern Border, Caught on Camera

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released video footage showcasing…
Illegal alien failed CDL test 10 times in 2 months before fatal Florida crash that killed 3

Tragic Florida Crash: Driver Fails CDL Test 10 Times Before Fatal Accident—A Deep Dive into the Devastating Consequences

An undocumented truck driver accused of causing a fatal accident in Florida…
Cornell student newspaper retracts artwork featuring Nazi symbols and bloodied Star of David

Cornell Newspaper Sparks Outrage with Retraction of Controversial Nazi Symbol Artwork

The student-run publication at Cornell University, The Cornell Daily Sun, recently faced…