Month: August 2012

Mets Strand Ten And Drop Series After 5-2 Loss To Nats

You win one, you lose one. Despite an eleven hit attack, the Mets failed to hit with runners on base, leading to a 5-2 loss to the Nats and dropping another series. Jeremy Hefner got the start today and after a very long rain delay, the game finally got underway. After a lead-off single, Hefner was able to strand the runner to retire the side. His second inning involved another lead-off single,...

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Dan Warthen – The Sacrificial Lamb?

Someone is ultimately going to have to answer for the collapse of the Mets pitching staff and poor performance of the bullpen in 2012. It won’t be Sandy Alderson.  I doubt it will be Terry Collins. The only person left is Dan Warthen. Is it really fair that Warthen takes full responsibility for what has happened with the Mets pitching staff over the course of this year? Warthen did a fantastic...

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Hairston Making His Case For Full-Time Gig

Scott Hairston has made it clear that he wants the chance to be an every day outfielder. He said it earlier this week, and continues to back it up with his play in the field. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but at this point, he is probably the Mets best option heading into 2013. Hairston was 3-4 with three doubles again last night. He has raised his average to .274, to go along with his 14...

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Mazzoni Solid, But B-Mets Offense Absent In 4-0 Loss To Richmond

The Binghamton Mets batters were only able to squeak out three hits on Saturday night at NYSEG Stadium and in the process couldn’t plate any runs as the Richmond Flying Squirrels took game two of the series by a four to nothing tally. The B-Mets first recorded hit came in the bottom of the third by way of starting pitcher Cory Mazzoni.  Mazzoni, who went 1-for-2 in the game, led off the inning...

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Mets Lower Minors: Kingsport Gives Me A Reason To Be Happy

Charlotte 9, St. Lucie 8 The St. Lucie bullpen just could not hold a lead in this game as they allowed five runs in the last two innings. Key Players: Alonzo Harris – 1 for 4, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R Richard Lucas – 3 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, R Danny Muno – 2 for 4, RBI, BB Jacob Degrom – 3 IP: 2 H, ER, K Three errors led to two unearned runs on the evening, including one in the ninth. Player Of The Game:...

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