The Mets finally had a Sean Manaea sighting, but otherwise Sunday served as a frustrating final game for them before the All-Star break.

The New York Mets fell into a similar pattern over the weekend against the Kansas City Royals, failing to produce offense in the early or middle innings, falling behind before coming back late. The comeback kids scored twice on closer Carlos Estevez in the ninth inning Sunday at Kauffman Stadium,

The Royals head into the All-Star break on a positive note thanks to a stellar pitching performance from rookie Noah Cameron and some ninth inning heroics. Facing a New York Mets team looking for series sweep, Cameron put up zeroes for 6 2/3 innings and helped the Royals to a 3-2 triumph.

With Jesse Winker back on the injured list and Starling Marte out until after the All-Star break, the Mets need someone to step up big and provide a boost in the designated hitter role. Enter Mark Vientos.

Senga was again helped out by Mauricio, as he finished his night with a much-needed clean fourth inning. He threw 67 pitches in his first start back and allowed just four hits and two walks while striking out four over four scoreless innings -- he lowered his ERA to 1.39 on the year.