Month: September 2017

Dark Days For The Dark Knight

It’s been years since fans got excited about Harvey Day. What used to be a holiday is now a topic that draws rants from Mets fans. How can someone that was so good now be pitching so bad? Will we ever get Harvey back? Will he learn to pitch with diminished velocity? “There is no reason for questions, there are no answers,” Harvey said after his last start. “You are going to write what you...

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Rapid Reaction: Marcell and Marlins Beat Montero and Mets 9-2

The New York Mets (65-78) were defeated by the Miami Marlins (72-80) by a score of 9-2 Wednesday afternoon at Marlins Park in Miami. Offense: The Mets bats were quiet until the 5th inning when Kevin Plawecki led off the frame with a single. After Brandon Nimmo struck out and Phillip Evans flew out, Travis Taijeron singled off the glove of the third baseman Brian Anderson. With runners on first...

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MMO Game Thread: Mets vs Marlins, 1:10 PM

Wednesday, September 20, 2017 • 1:10 p.m. Marlins Park • Miami, FL RHP Rafael Montero (5-10, 5.08) vs. RHP José Ureña (13-6, 3.62) SNY • WOR 710 AM • 104.3 WAXQ-FM HD 2 • ESPN 1050 The Mets and Marlins wrap up their series this afternoon as the Mets look to salvage a game and avoid a sweep. Last night the Mets were cruising into the 9th inning with a lead, even getting a late insurance run, but...

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MLB Sets New Single Season Home Run Record

All of Major League Baseball hit 5,693 home runs in 2000 which, at the time, was the new record. That record stood for 16 years — Until last night. Tigers outfielder Alex Presley tied the record before Royals outfielder Alex Gordon smacked the record-setting blow off Blue Jays pitcher Ryan Tepera. “A pretty cool thing to be a part of,” Gordon said. “I didn’t hit many this year, but I guess...

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Seth Lugo Strong In Loss To Marlins

Since returning from the disabled list, Seth Lugo has had his ups and downs. Looking to rebound from an eight-run outing, he did just that, tossing five strong frames against the Marlins last night. Had AJ Ramos nailed down the save in the ninth inning, Lugo would have notched his 7th win of the season. Instead, he must settle for a no-decision for a night he pitched five innings, allowing one...

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