ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Sean Manaea struck out nine in six innings, Francisco Alvarez doubled and scored twice while driving in two runs, and the New York Mets beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 6-3 on Tuesday night in their first game with Andy Green as their full-time manager.
Earlier in the day, the Mets (72-85) gave Green a three-year contract. He had been their interim manager since Carlos Mendoza was fired on June 26.
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New York Mets' Marcus Semien acknowledges cheers from fans after a video tribute was played in honor of his time with the Texas Rangers in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Texas Rangers' Brandon Nimmo celebrates his single in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Texas Rangers right fielder Brandon Nimmo, right, misplays the ball that allowed New York Mets' Francisco Alvarez to reach second and Carson Benge to score as center fielder Ezequiel Duran, left, looks on in the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Mets' Francisco Alvarez celebrates his two-run double in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea throws to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Texas (78-79) is now tied with Houston for the division lead after the Astros, who own the head-to-head tiebreaker, won 7-0 at Seattle Tuesday night. Both have five games left in the season.
Manaea (6-7) allowed three runs — two earned — and three hits. Kodai Senga worked the ninth for his eighth save.
Carson Benge, who has a Mets rookie record 159 hits, also had two doubles, scored twice and drove in a run.
Alvarez put New York up 4-3 with a two-run double in the sixth off Nathan Eovaldi (11-10), making his fourth relief appearance since coming off the injured list. Luis Torrens then added a sacrifice fly that was caught in foul territory by first baseman Jake Burger.
Benge doubled and scored in the fourth when right fielder Brandon Nimmo was charged with an error on a ball Alvarez hit into the gap. The ball ricocheted off the heel of Nimmo's glove when it appeared center fielder Ezequiel Duran might crash into him.
It was Nimmo's first game against the Mets, who drafted him 13th overall in 2011. He played 10 big league seasons in New York until getting traded to Texas last November for second baseman Marcus Semien.
Nimmo had two hits, including a leadoff single in a two-run fourth when the Rangers capitalized on two hit batters and lofted two sacrifice flies to go ahead 3-2.
Semien, part of the Rangers' only World Series title in 2023, got a nice reception and the team played a tribute video after the first inning. He finished 0 for 5.
Rookie right-hander Nolan McLean (11-10, 3.18 ERA) pitches for the Mets on Wednesday. The Rangers hadn't announced their starter.
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New York Mets' Marcus Semien acknowledges cheers from fans after a video tribute was played in honor of his time with the Texas Rangers in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Texas Rangers' Brandon Nimmo celebrates his single in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Texas Rangers right fielder Brandon Nimmo, right, misplays the ball that allowed New York Mets' Francisco Alvarez to reach second and Carson Benge to score as center fielder Ezequiel Duran, left, looks on in the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Mets' Francisco Alvarez celebrates his two-run double in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea throws to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Southwestern Mexico braced for heavy rain and mudslides Wednesday after Polo, a powerful Pacific cyclone, became a major hurricane. Forecasters also warned another system headed for Hawaii could cause catastrophic flooding later in the week.
Hurricane Polo, an “extremely dangerous” storm, is expected to skirt Mexico’s Guerrero state, submerging coastal areas with 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 centimeters) of rain through Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Guerrero has been repeatedly pummeled by hurricanes in recent years.
Farther out in the Pacific, Tropical Storm Nolo was churning about 295 miles (475 kilometers) south of South Point, Hawaii. The storm is forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday night and is expected to approach the Big Island as early as Friday.
Gov. Josh Green's office said public schools and state and county offices on the Big Island will close Thursday and Friday, while Maui County will shutter them on Friday ahead of the threat of heavy rain, winds and flooding. Forecasters said the storm could drop up to 20 inches (51 centimeters) of rain.
Concepción López Villegas was busily bolstering her seaside restaurant in Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, against the expected onslaught of rain. Strong waves were already hitting some beaches and López Villegas said she feared the storm could destroy the small business she worked decades to build.
“We’re worried and trying to protect our businesses,” López Villegas said. “And of course, we’re sad because it’s our heritage, our legacy that from one moment to another could be destroyed.”
Guerrero state was particularly at risk of life-threatening flooding and mudslides, the hurricane center said.
Polo, which was swirling about 130 miles (209 kilometers) south-southwest of Zihuatanejo Wednesday, was not expected to make landfall, meteorologists and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said. Rain and strong winds had already started to pummel the coast, with waves crashing onto the normally pristine beaches.
The storm was packing winds of 160 mph (257 kph), the hurricane center said Wednesday night. It warned that Polo’s deluge could cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides, in particular in Guerrero.
The region most under threat from the hurricane is rural and mountainous, scattered with a few small tourist towns and ports. Much of the area is marked by poverty and residents routinely complain authorities abandon them to fend for themselves during natural disasters.
Mexico’s government has called for evacuations in some areas and set up shelters for those affected. Thousands of military and Red Cross personnel have been deployed to the region as a preventive measure.
The National Weather Service said Tropical Storm Nolo would likely strengthen before closing in on the Big Island on Friday or Saturday.
The storm has the potential to be a major hurricane, John Bravender, a weather service warning coordination meteorologist, said during a news conference Wednesday afternoon.
While high winds are expected, Bravender said the main concern is the possibility of flash flooding. He said 20 to 30 inches (50 to 76 centimeters) of rain could fall through Saturday on southeastern parts of the Big Island, the same region hit hard in August by Hurricane Lala.
“That by itself could cause catastrophic flooding, but when you put that on top of grounds that we’ve been raining off and on for the last couple of months … that rain could cause even more damage," Bravender said.
He urged preparation across all Hawaii islands in case the storm’s trajectory shifts.
“You need to take action now,” said Bravender. “Today is really the last dry day you have to get ready.”
Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda told residents in a video message on social media that they should start preparing now for the storm. He urged people to put together an emergency kit with food, water and medications, trim vegetation and clear drains.
“This is a very serious situation," he said. "We do believe that the rain is going to come. It's coming already.”
The governor issued an emergency proclamation Tuesday and more than 230 Hawaii National Guard members have been activated, said Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan, adjutant general of the state’s department of defense.
Kauai’s electric cooperative urged residents to prepare for “the possibility of prolonged power outages,” and to store nonperishable food and potable water.
Over 100 Kauai households remain without power from Hurricane Lowell, which passed west of the island on Sept. 7.
Hawaiian Electric, the state’s primary utility, said crews would return to at-risk areas in preparation for the coming storm.
Hurricane Odalys, also in the Pacific, strengthened on Wednesday, carrying maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (137 kph). It was located about 1,205 miles (1,939 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and was not at risk of making landfall, according to the hurricane center.
An advisory said Odalys could increase in strength over the next couple of days but would likely weaken by the end of the week.
Aoun reported from San Diego. Associated Press reporters Desiree Brooks in Atlanta and Hallie Golden in Seattle contributed.
This satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Odalys in the Pacific Ocean, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. (NOAA via AP)
This photo provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Polo strengthening in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. (NOAA via AP)
This photo provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Polo intensifying in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (NOAA via AP)
