· 2026-07-11

New York Mets opened Friday’s Apple TV double‑header with a 2-6 loss to the Boston Red Sox, dropping to 40-55 and sitting 13th in the National League after a seven‑game slide.
The Mets travel to Boston with rookie‑of‑the‑year hopeful Nolan McLean on the mound, fresh from a six‑inning, two‑run effort against Atlanta. McLean’s 6-5 record and 3.73 ERA keep him in the conversation for a postseason call‑up, even as the club fights to climb out of the cellar. The loss extends a league‑worst streak, but the young arm still shows the poise needed to keep the Mets in the conversation.
Boston entered the night with right‑hander Sonny Gray boasting a 10-1 record and a league‑best 2.61 ERA. Gray’s recent dominance—allowing just two runs over three starts while striking out nine per outing—has made him a hot commodity at the trade deadline. While the Sox have won six straight, Gray’s presence on the mound added a layer of urgency for the Mets, who needed to contain his fireballing arsenal.
Apple TV’s exclusive Friday night double‑header gives Mets supporters a streaming‑only window to watch live action without local broadcast blackouts. Subscribers can tap the Apple TV app directly, click the Apple TV Game link in MLB.TV, or log in at tv.apple.com. An Apple TV subscription and Apple ID are required, but the service streams on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and compatible smart TVs, making it easy for Queens fans to catch every pitch.
Following the defeat, the Mets aim to rebound against their next NL opponent, hoping McLean can bounce back and the bullpen can tighten up. The club sits a game behind the wild‑card line and will need a surge of wins to shake off the L1 streak. With the season entering its final stretch, every Friday night broadcast becomes a chance to turn the tide.
Fans with an Apple TV subscription simply launch the Apple TV app and select the game, or use the MLB.TV app to be redirected. The service works on iOS devices, Apple TV hardware, and most major streaming platforms. For account help, Apple’s support pages walk users through creating an Apple ID and troubleshooting login issues.
The Mets’ Friday night appearance may have ended in a loss, but the broadcast platform ensures that even a struggling club stays visible to its fan base. As the season winds down, each Apple TV game offers a fresh opportunity for New York’s squad to rewrite its narrative.