Author: Emmanuel Pepis

Lugo Starts Strong, Battles Through Middle Frames

Seth Lugo limited damage by pitching out of tight spots but took the loss against Toronto on Saturday. It was a tale of two halves for the duration of Seth Lugo’s start on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays at Sahlen Field. A crisp, quick start with just 17 pitches used in the first two innings gave way to a scuffle over his last couple of frames. In total, Lugo did a great job of damage...

Read More

Hall of Famer Lou Brock Dies at Age 81

This week was a difficult one in baseball with the passing of two legends. First it was the face of the New York Mets franchise, Tom Seaver, who passed on Monday. On Sunday, Hall of Famer and St. Louis Cardinals legend Lou Brock passed away at age 81. A 19-year career, bunches of stolen bases (938 in total), over 3,000 hits, and a .293 career batting average were just some of the many career...

Read More

Lugo Throws Five Solid, Ready to Go Deep Into Games

Seth Lugo continued his stretch-out upon returning to the starting rotation in a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Lugo threw 81 pitches over five innings and picked up the win while he notched eight strikeouts. After the game, Lugo had a precautionary x-ray on his hand which came back negative, according to Steve Gelbs of SNY. To set the stage, Lugo used his fastball and...

Read More

Mets Recall Franklyn Kilome, Drew Smith

As the New York Mets’ pitching staff continues to fluctuate due largely to injuries, two moves were necessitated on Sunday. Franklyn Kilome and Drew Smith have rejoined the Mets, replacing Steven Matz and Dellin Betances who both went on the injured list. Matz was making his first relief appearance on Saturday but it was cut short after an inning due to shoulder discomfort. Betances saw a...

Read More

Dellin Betances Headed to Injured List Following Dips in Velocity

Dellin Betances took the loss on Saturday and has endured a tough season thus far as a Met. Now, it seems the tough times will continue, as Betances was placed on the injured list Sunday morning with right lat tightness, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Dellin Betances is currently enduring statistical lows since his first full season back in 2014. Betances allowed the game-winning run on...

Read More