Sweeps, Slams, and Walk-Offs: Mets Explode for 16 Wins in Week 3 Action

The Toronto Mets organization put together an absolutely massive collective performance in Week 3 of the CPBL season. Battling through rainouts, road trips, and tight late-inning track meets, the bats came alive across every single age group. When the dust settled, the Mets walked away with an incredible 16-6-4 organization record and launched six new home runs to push the season total to 33.

Here is how each squad fared over the weekend:

18u: Dramatic Walk-Off and Power Surge Highlights 3-1 Series Victory

The 18u squad showcased both late-game heroics and explosive power at St. Andrew's College, securing three out of four games in a competitive series against the Windsor Selects. The weekend opened with high drama in Game 1 as Kuyperslaunched a solo home run to center, setting the stage for Reid to deliver a clutch walk-off single in the bottom of the fifth to secure a tight 3-2 victory. Despite a stellar performance from Hawco, who racked up 10 strikeouts over 5 frames in Game 2, the Mets dropped a tough 13-5 contest after a massive late-inning surge from Windsor erased an early 5-0 Toronto lead. The team bounced back instantly on Sunday, riding a strong 5-inning winning performance on the bump from Reid and a definitive three-run home run from Machado to cruise to a 10-5 win. The Mets capped off the weekend by running wild on the base paths with 9 stolen bases—including 5 from Machado—and playing flawless defense to support Montanaro's hitless start and home runs from Schubert and Hancock to lock down a 7-5 series-clinching finale.

17u: Offensive Firepower Secures 3-1 Road Series in Ottawa

The 17u squad made a statement on their road trip to the nation's capital, showcasing a relentless offense to take three out of four games against ONC Elite. The road trip kicked off with a commanding 12-5 victory on Friday, powered by Glenn, who drove in five runs on three hits—including a home run and a double. Despite a heart-wrenching 12-11 walk-off loss in Game 2 that spoiled a brilliant, 9-strikeout start from Parks and a perfect 3-for-3 performance from Hatton, the Mets bounced back immediately on Saturday. They recaptured the momentum with a gritty, late-inning 6-5 win secured by a bases-loaded walk from Glenn and flawless relief pitching from Robertson. The Mets then punctuated the weekend with a blowout 11-1 finale, exploding for nine runs in the 6th inning on the back of a 14-hit attack led by Glenn and Iriotakis, while McAllister kept the Ottawa bats at bay to lock down the series victory.

16u: Gritty Five-Game Road Trip to Montreal

The 16u squad traveled to Montreal for a busy five-game stretch primarily against the Academy Baseball Canada (ABC) elite program, returning home with a 1-3-1 record after several closely contested matchups. The road trip opened with a spectacular 16-2 statement victory at Gary-Carter Stadium, where Daniels earned the win on a one-hit performance and the offense exploded behind three-RBI efforts from Marshall, Sunohara-Thompson, and Dahle. Despite out-hitting their opponents in three of the subsequent games, the Mets found themselves on the wrong side of some late-inning magic, dropping a tight 11-8 battle to Fieldhouse and a narrow 9-3 contest to ABC despite a Marshall two-run blast. The team showed immense resilience in the final two games of the weekend, fighting back to secure a dramatic 7-7 tie in Game 4 behind clutch late hitting from Dunnett, before dropping a heart-wrenching, walk-off 4-3 finale where Doylestarted with three hitless frames.

15u: Flawless Four-Game Sweep Over the Royals

The 15u squad put together a dominant, well-rounded weekend on the diamond, executing a clean four-game sweep of the Ontario Royals. Saturday's doubleheaders were highlighted by clutch hitting and exceptional pitching; Quiambao and Doyle sparked a decisive four-run sixth inning to take the opener 6-2, before Pandey turned in a brilliant, no-hit performance with 9 Ks over four innings to secure a 5-3 win in Game 2. The offense kept rolling into Sunday, beginning with a spectacular Vaisanen grand slam to left field that powered a 7-3 victory backed by a masterful 6.1-inning, zero-earned-run start from Simmons. The Mets capped off their perfect weekend with a 14-7 explosive finale, racking up 13 hits and drawing 12 walks, led by a 4-RBI day from Robinson and multi-hit efforts from Mowat and Hermogenes.

14u Major: High-Scoring Sunday Ends in Double Ties

The 14u Major squad engaged in a pair of dramatic, back-and-forth battles against the Great Lake Canadians (Bowden), coming away with two hard-fought ties on Sunday. In the opener, the Mets rallied to erase an early deficit, pulling ahead 5-3 in the fifth inning behind a clutch RBI triple from Cartwright and a sacrifice fly from McKay, before GLC manufactured a late run to finish in a 5-5 draw. The nightcap featured even more fireworks, highlighted by an explosive 8-run third inning powered by a spectacular Lowe grand slam to left field. Despite Lowe’s 4-RBI day and multi-hit efforts from Henderson and Martin, GLC capitalised on a late-inning surge to pull even, ending the offensive track meet in a 9-9 tie.

14u Minor: Absolute Dominance in Three-Game Sweep

The 14u Minor squad put on an absolute clinic against Team Ontario, completely overwhelming their opponents with a spectacular three-game shutout sweep. The pitching staff was practically untouchable, starting with Di Nardo spinning five innings of one-hit ball with 6 Ks in a 13-0 opening win, followed by Fernandez dealing another one-hit masterpiece with 8 Ks in an 11-0 Game 2 victory. The weekend culminated in a historic 21-0 offensive explosion in the finale, where Hayle drove in five runs—including a bases-clearing triple—while MaGee and Dawson combined to lock down the final shutout. Backed by elite plate discipline and an aggressive run game, the Mets outscored Team Ontario by a staggering 45-0 margin over the weekend.

13u: Offensive Explosion Highlights 2-1 Weekend

After Saturday’s second game was rained out, the 13u squad turned their series against the Fieldhouse Pirates into a Sunday showcase of power and pitching. Despite a narrow 12-11 loss in the opener—where Hayden went 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs—the Mets bounced back in dominant fashion. In Game 3, Ethan went a perfect 3-for-3 to fuel a 17-hit barrage in a 10-2 win, while Hayden was untouchable on the mound, throwing 5 innings of one-hit, shutout ball with 8 strikeouts. The momentum peaked in a 14-4 series finale victory; Liam struck out 10 batters over 4.1 innings and launched a home run to center field, while Connor went 3-for-3 with a massive 5 RBIs to secure a stellar 2-1 weekend for the team.

Toronto Mets Season Home Run Tracker 🚀

Players at 3

Matthias Macnamara (18u), Liam (13u) (+1 this week), Machado (18u) (+1 this week), Alex Kuypers (18u) (+1 this week)

Players at 2

Glenn (17u) (+1 this week), Rowan (17u), Hill (16u), Sunohara-Thompson (16u), Marshall (16u), Hayle (14u Minor)

Players at 1

Schubert (18u) (+1 this week), Hancock (18u) (+1 this week), Lowe (14u Major) (+1 this week), Kushnir (18u), Lascelles (18u), Iriotakis (17u), Mace (17u), Stanley (17u), Walker (17u), Dahle (16u), Pandey (15u), Vaisanen (15u)

Organization Total: 33 Home Runs

Final Week 3 Standings & Records

Organization Week 3 Totals: 16 Wins, 6 Losses, 4 Ties