Toledo Mud Hens Rout Syracuse Mets 17-7

Mud Hens offense explodes for 10-run victory in midweek matchup

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:58am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic action of a baseball game, with sharp geometric shapes in vibrant colors representing the players, field, and crowd.The Toledo Mud Hens' offensive explosion overwhelms the Syracuse Mets in a high-scoring midweek matchup.Toledo Today

The Toledo Mud Hens offense erupted for 17 runs on Thursday, overwhelming the Syracuse Mets in a 17-7 victory at NBT Bank Stadium. The win marked the Mud Hens' second of the young season as they took down their International League East Division rivals.

Why it matters

This high-scoring affair showcases the offensive firepower of the Mud Hens, who are looking to build momentum early in the season against a divisional opponent. The Mets, meanwhile, will need to regroup after this lopsided defeat on their home field.

The details

The Mud Hens jumped out to an early lead, scoring 5 runs in the 2nd inning and adding 5 more in the 5th to pull away from the Mets. Toledo's offense was led by a pair of home runs and 4 RBIs from first baseman Josh Lester, while outfielder Parker Meadows also drove in 4 runs.

  • The game took place on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • This was the midpoint of a 4-game series between the Mud Hens and Mets.

The players

Josh Lester

The Mud Hens' first baseman had a big game, hitting 2 home runs and driving in 4 runs.

Parker Meadows

The Mud Hens' outfielder also had 4 RBIs in the victory.

Toledo Mud Hens

The Triple-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, the Mud Hens are looking to build on this offensive outburst early in the 2026 season.

Syracuse Mets

The Mets are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets and were on the wrong end of this lopsided defeat at home.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys came out swinging the bats really well today. It was great to see the offense clicking on all cylinders against a divisional opponent.”

— Lloyd McClendon, Manager, Toledo Mud Hens

“We just got outplayed in every facet of the game today. Credit to Toledo, they came in here and took it to us. We'll need to regroup quickly before the next one.”

— Brian Schneider, Manager, Syracuse Mets

What’s next

The two teams will play the final two games of their 4-game series on Friday and Saturday in Syracuse.

The takeaway

This lopsided victory showcases the offensive firepower of the Toledo Mud Hens, who will look to carry this momentum forward as they continue their divisional matchup against the Syracuse Mets. The Mets, meanwhile, will need to quickly regroup and find answers to slow down the Mud Hens' potent lineup.