The New York Mets (36-30) were defeated by the Atlanta Braves (21-46) by a score of 5-1 at Citi Field Friday evening. Pitching: Matt Harvey was not at his best tonight. After three sterling starts, Harvey struggled, especially putting innings away with two out. All in all, Harvey went six innings giving up four runs, walking two, and striking out five. In the top of the fifth inning with the...
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Mets Third Baseman David Wright underwent successful surgery on Thursday performed by Dr. Robert Watkins. The procedure was cervical discectomy and fusion. Dr. Watkins – who performed the surgery in California — and the Mets medical staff at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York have prescribed a period of rest before Wright resumes any physical rehab activity. He will be...
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The depleted New York Mets offense found some help Thursday night as two of its best returned to the starting lineup. Both Neil Walker and Michael Conforto returned from injury and immediately had a big impact in the team’s 6-4 win over Pittsburgh. Conforto, 23, had been marred in his roughest patch as a major leaguer yet, struggling mightily. The young slugger had been dealing with...
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Ageless wonder, Bartolo Colon was at it again Thursday night as the Mets defeated the Pirates by a score of 6-4. Colon marveled with the bat while being masterful with his arm as he continues to have a wonderful season at the ripe age of 43. Colon pitched deep into the game, going 7.2 innings while allowing just two runs on seven hits. He walked none while striking out eight on the night, a...
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Following yesterday’s rout of the Pirates, ESPN’s Adam Rubin reported that hitting coach Kevin Long had a “get-together” with his players before the game to discuss their collective approach at the plate. Long’s words must have hit home, as the Mets pounded out 11 runs on 19 hits, both season highs for the club. For the first time in two months, the Mets offense was...
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