A.J. Ewing provides a boost in his MLB debut, leading the Mets to a 10-2 win over the Tigers

NEW YORK (AP) — A.J. Ewing gave the Mets just the offensive jolt they were looking for throughout his impressive major league debut, and Freddy Peralta pitched six effective innings Tuesday night in New York's 10-2 victory over the sloppy Detroit Tigers.

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez doubled in the fourth and scored on Carson Benge's tiebreaking single, but was removed in the sixth after hitting a foul ball. Late in the game, the team announced Alvarez has a right knee injury and will undergo imaging Wednesday.

New York (16-25) is already missing three injured regulars: shortstop Francisco Lindor, first baseman Jorge Polanco and center fielder Luis Robert Jr.

The latter's absence is one reason the 21-year-old Ewing was called up Tuesday after only 12 games at Triple-A Syracuse and 58 games of experience above High-A ball.

The speedy Ewing laced an RBI triple in the seventh for his first career hit, becoming the first Mets player with a triple in his big league debut. He also walked three times, scored twice, drove in two runs, stole a base and flied out to the center-field warning track.

Peralta (3-3) gave up a leadoff homer to Dillon Dingler in the second and a sacrifice fly to Spencer Torkelson later in the inning that gave Detroit a 2-0 lead. But the right-hander worked out of trouble a couple of times and made a critical defensive play, cutting down Colt Keith at home plate to end the fifth after backing up a throw from the outfield that got past third base.

Peralta allowed seven hits in winning his second consecutive start after going 0-3 in the previous six. He struck out seven and walked one.

Jack Flaherty (0-4) threw 97 pitches in 3 2/3 innings for the Tigers, who are a major league-worst 7-17 on the road after losing for the sixth time in seven games overall. He permitted three runs and six hits.

Tigers LHP Framber Valdez (2-2, 4.57 ERA) starts Wednesday night in his return from a five-game suspension for intentionally hitting Trevor Story of the Boston Red Sox with a pitch during a 10-2 loss in which Valdez allowed a career-high 10 runs.

Mets RHP Christian Scott (0-0, 3.27) makes his 13th major league start, still looking for his first career win.

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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (9) throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York Mets' A.J. Ewing (9) successfully steals second base during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York Mets' A.J. Ewing (9) celebrates with a teammate after hitting an RBI triple during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York Mets' A.J. Ewing (9) hits an RBI triple during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Kimi Antonelli is feeling the love from the British Grand Prix crowd even as he aims to stretch his Formula 1 lead at the expense of local favorites Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.

Up to 180,000 fans are expected at Silverstone on Sunday as the 19-year-old Mercedes driver starts on pole position, looking for a statement win in his quest to become F1's youngest champion.

A sixth Grand Prix win of the season for Antonelli would further shrink Hamilton and Russell's title chances. Asked if he relished playing the villain in Britain, Antonelli responded that it felt almost like home for him, too.

“I think this weekend is probably one of the most special along (with the Italian Grand Prix at) Monza, because the crowd, as Lewis said, is amazing. It’s incredible to see how much support there is for everyone,” Antonelli said Saturday.

“The crowd just gives you such a positive energy and to see people just waiting such a long time just to see you and to even maybe get an autograph or a picture, it’s just incredible. And it’s such a positive energy that just makes the weekend so special as well.”

Antonelli had a double success Saturday, overtaking Hamilton — victor at Silverstone a record nine times — to win a thrilling sprint race before qualifying on pole ahead of the two Ferraris, with Charles Leclerc and Hamilton third.

It was a rough day for Russell, who won last week in Austria but struggled to place fourth in the sprint and in qualifying, leaving him trailing Antonelli by 43 points in the standings. Hamilton is four points further back.

Max Verstappen questioned whether there was any point competing Sunday as the four-time champion struggled with an issue affecting his car's top speed. That's a further setback after he seemed to have finally found form this season with second place in Austria.

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Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy prepares for the qualifying session ahead of the British F1 Grand Prix, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)

Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy celebrates after clocked the fastest time during the qualifying session ahead of the British F1 Grand Prix, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)