Author: Former Writer

Game Recap: Thor, Mets Sear Marlins 4-2 In Sixth Consecutive Win

Make that SIX IN A ROW! The New York Mets (8-1) defeated the Miami Marlins (3-7) Monday evening at Marlins Park in their first game versus their division rival. Tonight’s win brings the Mets winning streak to six games; a feat they did not accomplish in 2017. Pitching Noah Syndergaard ended his evening with a 6 IP, 5 H, ER, 2 BB stat line. His fastball reached 98 mph and he tossed 54 of...

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Adrian Gonzalez Ain’t Done Yet!

Going…going…A-Gone! Adrian Gonzalez picked the right time to launch his first home run as a New York Met. His grand slam in Sunday’s 6-5 win against the Washington Nationals was the difference maker that helped the Mets towards a three-game sweep. “These are big,” Gonzalez said about the victories over Washington. “For us to come in here and do what we did...

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DeGrom Can’t Be Unnerved Against The Nats

Jacob deGrom may not have been mowing down batters with strikeouts, but his start was more than enough to keep the New York Mets afloat while they battled back against the Washington Nationals. The first inning didn’t start off great and it could have easily turned ugly after a leadoff double by Adam Eaton followed by Anthony Rendon’s first single against deGrom ever. A throwing...

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Talkin’ Mets: Former Mets Closer Skip Lockwood Joins The Show

Today I wrap up opening weekend by featuring former Mets closer Skip Lockwood who talks about his book “Insight Pitch: My Life as a Major League Closer.” Skip remembers the late former teammates Ed Charles and Rusty Staub, talks about his transition as a starting pitcher to a reliever, and being part of the subject of the book “Ball Four” as a member of the Seattle Pilots. I also talk about...

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