The KC bullpen held its own. The Mets (55-41) scored three runs - including a Juan Soto two-run homer - and registered six hits. If there was any day to generate offense, the Royals needed it Saturday at Kauffman Stadium.

During Saturday's contest against the Mets, Bobby Witt Jr showed off his range, throwing out Brett Baty in the third.

Bobby Witt Jr. lifts a two-run shot as the Royals go up on the Mets 3-1. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering.

The New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals square off in the final game of a three-game series. The Mets can sweep the series with a win.

At Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, the Kansas City Royals (46-49) take on the New York Mets (54-41), with first pitch at 4:10 p.m. ET. The Royals (+110 underdog on the moneyline) hit the field versus the Mets (-132). The scheduled starters are Frankie Montas (1-1) for the New York Mets, and Angel Zerpa (3-1) for the Kansas City Royals.

Whatever you believe about the 26-year-old who signed the largest contract the sport has ever seen in December, this much is true: The Mets are a better team with Soto.

Juan Soto's home run was enough for the Mets and the bullpen in their 3-1 win over the Royals on Saturday afternoon in Kansas City.