With their recent resurgence on offense this season, Mark Vientos and Brett Baty received some high praise from another New York Mets third baseman. Former Mets third baseman and team captain David Wright was at Citi Field on Tuesday and met with reporters before New York's second game of a three-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

It was his second consecutive night with a home run and came after Carlos Mendoza said he won’t force Baty into the lineup, even as he tries to get the infielder playing time following his recent call-up from Triple-A Syracuse due to Jesse Winker’s stint on the injured list.

Brett Baty discusses his go-ahead home run, his approach at the plate and Kodai Senga's outing following the Mets' 2-1 win over the Pirates

After getting off to slow starts at the plate this season, Brett Baty and Mark Vientos are both beginning to play themselves into the New York Mets' everyday lineup. While Vientos was expected to be the Mets' mainstay at third base this season after slugging a career high 27 home runs and 71 RBI last season,

Brett Baty hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning, and the New York Mets held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 Tuesday night. Brandon Nimmo had an early RBI double off hard-luck loser

Brett Baty conectó un jonrón que rompió el empate en la séptima entrada y los Mets de Nueva York resistieron apenas ante los ineficaces Piratas de

Brett Baty is day to day as far as playing time is concerned. But Mets manager Carlos Mendoza appears to be warming up to the infielder. Before Saturday’s game against the Cubs, Mendoza talked about Baty’s athleticism.

Brett Baty makes a great diving stop to his left and throws to first to take a hit away from Henry Davis in the 5th