Three Mets Rookies combine for an extra inning win, a breakdown

In a thrilling extra-inning matchup, the New York Mets and the Miami Marlins find themselves tied 3-3 heading into the ninth. Dom Smith, the Mets' first baseman, is the automatic runner on second base as the teams prepare for the decisive frame. Jake Hager, a rookie infielder making his ninth career plate appearance, steps up to the plate against Marlins pitcher Anthony Bender. Hager takes the first pitch for a ball, then rips the next one up the middle, spinning Bender around and sending Dom Smith to third base. The hit marks Hager's first career major league hit and the Mets dugout erupts in celebration. Next up is Khalil Lee, another Mets rookie outfielder making his ninth career appearance. Lee takes the ball from Bender and drives it down the line, just fair, scoring Dom Smith and giving the Mets a 4-3 lead. "That's a boy!" shouts a Mets coach from the dugout. The final rookie to make his mark is Janesy Fargus, in his 14th career plate appearance, with three previous MLB hits to his name. Fargus takes the ball from Bender, fouls one back, then pokes a ball down the line that eludes Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz. The ball rolls to the track and Fargus races around the bases for an inside-the-park home run, extending the Mets' lead to 5-3. As Fargus celebrates by removing his helmet and showing off his "pretty face" to the camera, his Mets teammates enthusiastically congratulate him. "Let's go!" they shout, reveling in the impressive display of rookie power. The Mets' roster has been decimated by injuries, forcing these young players into the spotlight. But on this day, they seize the opportunity, stringing together three consecutive hits to secure the extra-inning victory for the Mets. It's a remarkable moment that showcases the promise and talent of the Mets' future.