“That was obviously not the most conventional way of scoring in RBI, but it did get the job done,” Bader said. “I think because of the adjustments of just thinking small I was able to put the ball in play there.”

Stratton then walked Brandon Nimmo to bring in another run.

Edwin Diaz gave up a homer to Pasquantino in the ninth, but wouldn’t allow any other damage. The closer converted his third save of the season.

Gooden’s number was retired in an on-field ceremony before the game began. It was a fitting end to a day that was a tribute to elite pitching.

“To see him get his flowers, if you will, it gives all of us chills,” Bader said. “Regardless of when we play this game, we all share that one connection.”

Mendoza made sure his team was on the field to watch the ceremony and see the crowd reaction. The manager himself sat on the field with the Gooden family, his former teammates and owners Steve and Alex Cohen. It was an impactful day for the entire organization, but for the members of the current Mets, it was a reminder of that connection that Bader mentioned that exists between ballplayers of every generation.

“This guy was special,” Mendoza said. “They’re hard to come by here. We’re celebrating that special day for the New York Mets and Doc Gooden.”

Trainer’s room

J.D. Martinez (lower back soreness) will be able to start swinging a bat Monday, but he won’t play in minor league games for a few days. Martinez will work in the cages and take swings off a tee.

Roster move

Butto was called up along with right-hander Grant Hartwig from Triple-A Syracuse. The Mets optioned right-hander Cole Sulser and left-hander Tyler Jay in corresponding transactions. Sulser and Jay pitched Saturday, so they would have been down for a few days. Hartwig gives the Mets a fresh arm in the bullpen.

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