Author: Former Writer

Mets Minors: LHP Andrew Barbosa’s Stock Continues to Rise

One start removed from pitching seven no-hit innings for Class A Advanced St. Lucie, southpaw Andrew Barbosa followed it up with another great start upon his return to the Eastern League. Barbosa fired eight scoreless innings of one-hit ball while striking out five on the day and walking two batters as Binghamton defeated Erie by a score of 8-1. It was Barbosa’s first start for the...

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Lugo Dazzles Nats With Another Strong Outing

New York Mets rookie, Seth Lugo, continued to get the job done in his biggest game yet in the majors as the team defeated the Nationals by a score of 5-1. For the first time he felt what it was like to be in the midst of a playoff race in New York, with the crowd wildly cheering him on throughout the night. “It was pretty awesome,” Lugo said. “It was crazy, a lot of fun.” (NY Daily News) It was...

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Lugo Shuts Down Nationals As Mets Win 5-1 to Take Series

The New York Mets (71-66) defeated the Washington Nationals (79-57) by a score of 5-1 at Citi Field Sunday evening.  With a Cardinals win, the Mets will remain within one game of the second wild card spot with both the Cardinals and Pirates going head to head starting tomorrow. Pitching: Seth Lugo was on the mound for the Mets tonight and this was easily his most impressive start yet.   Seth...

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Talkin’ Mets: Reyes Making A Difference, Wild Card Muck

Today I have an early show before the Mets-Nats game on ESPN I talk about the “Wild Card Muck” and how now the Mets must make this a race with St. Louis if they are to have a realistic shot at being the second Wild Card. They can no longer fall behind Pittsburgh and Miami after leap frogging them during a solid week of baseball. The Mets would not be within a game of the Cards if not for Jose...

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Mets Minors: Nimmo, Nido Hold Batting Title Leads

Las Vegas 51s (69-73) 11, Salt Lake Bees 2 Box Score Brandon Nimmo CF 2 for 5, 2 R, .354/.424/.545 Gavin Cecchini 2B 1 for 4, 2 BB, HR, 2 R, .327/.390/.453 T.J. Rivera 3B 4 for 6, 2 2B, RBI, 2 R, .349/.391/.511 Rivera narrowed the gap for the PCL batting title with a great night as he trails Nimmo with two games left. Cecchini played his second career game at second base and had his 16 game...

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