Month: September 2017

Matt Harvey Glad His “Nightmare Season Is Over”

The plight of Mets pitching was on full display against the Phillies Friday night at Citizen’s Bank Park. Matt Harvey’s final performance of the season ended as futile as it began in New York’s 6-2 loss in the first game of their final series. The right-hander’s 6.70 ERA also set a record for highest by any player in franchise history with at least 90 innings tossed. Showing...

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Morning Briefing: And Then There Were Two

Tonight, the Mets will take on the Philadelphia Phillies in game two of their three game set. Seth Lugo will have the start against Henderson Alvarez at 7:05 p.m. Last night, Matt Harvey struggled once again, lasting just four innings. After a decent first, the Phillies homered off Harvey while he also committed a balk. Dominic Smith homered for the Mets, his ninth of the campaign. Harvey has...

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Rapid Reaction: Harvey Struggles in Mets 6-2 Loss to Phillies

The New York Mets (69-91) lost to the Philadelphia Phillies (65-95) 6-2 on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. Pitching: Matt Harvey (5-6, 6.70 ERA) got the nod for the last time in 2017. He was unable to end his season on a high note as he only lasted four innings and gave up seven hits, three walks, and four runs while striking out three. Hansel Robles came in for the fifth and gave up two...

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David Wright Blasts “Cowardly” Teammates For Anonymously Ripping Collins

New York Mets third baseman David Wright had some very harsh words for some of his teammates who have anonymously gone on the attack against manager Terry Collins. In an interview with Matt Ehalt of The Record, Wright was angry with those who spoke to the press this week off the record to bash the outgoing Collins. “That just seems like a cop-out trying to point the finger for something...

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Syndergaard Starting Sunday, Ramos Available to Pitch

The Mets announced that Noah Syndergaard will start on Sunday against the Phillies with a 25 pitch limit. Original Sunday game starter Seth Lugo will now start on Saturday in the place of Jacob deGrom who is out for the rest of the season with gastroenteritis. AJ Ramos, previously deal with right biceps tendinitis, is available out of the bullpen today. The final health update is on lefty Tommy...

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