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Drew Gilbert hits first 2025 Syracuse homer
Gilbert is known for his power but hadn't gone yard for the Syracuse Mets this season... until Saturday.
Going up against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Gilbert took Yerry De los Santos -- the reliever who started the season in the majors with the Yankees -- deep, launching an 85 mph changeup 369 feet. The outfielder went 1-for-2 but walked three times.
Gilbert had two home runs with Port St. Lucie this season before he returned to Syracuse in mid-April. In 13 games with the Triple-A affiliate, Gilbert is slashing .275/.426/.425 with an .851 OPS.
Former Mets outfielder Rafael Ortega had the big blast in Saturday's 8-2 win, launching a three-run shot to put Syracuse up 5-0 in the first inning.