Month: April 2013

Mets Minors: Plawecki Slams Three Doubles, Matt Bowman Shuts Down Opposition In Savannah Win

Savannah Sand Gnats 7, Augusta GreenJackets 0 The Savannah Sand Gnats swatted a new season-high 14 hits against the Augusta GreenJackets on their way to a 7-0 win Wednesday night at Historic Grayson Stadium. The Gnats (4-3) have won two straight games for the first time in 2013. Opening Night starter Matthew Bowman delivered a strong start for Savannah, scattering four hits over six shutout...

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Mets Minors: 51s Can’t Overcome Bad Start From Chris Schwinden in 6-3 Loss

Fresno Grizzlies 6, Las Vegas 51s 3 The 51s (4-3) dropped a game to the Grizzlies on Wednesday night after Chris Schwinden was rocked for six runs. Schwinden got the start for Las Vegas and struggled to keep the ball in within the confines of the stadium, as he was taken deep three times over his mere four innings of work. He allowed eight hits overall – but he did manage not to walk any,...

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B-Mets Game Suspended After Mazzoni Tossed Three Scoreless

The Binghamton Mets and Erie SeaWolves played into the bottom of the fourth inning before rain suspended play on Wednesday afternoon at Jerry Uht Park. The game, which was halted with Binghamton leading 1-0, will be completed on August 9th. After rain and fog delayed the start of the game for 87 minutes, the B-Mets teed off on Erie starter Patrick Cooper, but had nothing to show for it through...

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Mets Launch Online Banner Contest!

METS LAUNCH ONLINE BANNER DAY CONTEST COMPANION PROGRAM TO BANNER DAY PARADE AT CITI FIELD! Winner Will Secure a Spot to Join Banner Day Finalists at Citi Field Banner Day Tickets Start at $12 and Are Available at Mets.com and (718) 507-TIXX The New York Mets today announced the launch of an online Banner Day contest where fans can submit their designs at Mets.com/bannerday for the chance to...

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Obligatory John Buck What If Post: Keep Him Or Trade Him At The Deadline?

This is the T-Shirt Tuesday design for the April 23 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, honoring Mets catcher John Buck. It bears a striking resemblance to Blitzen. In 31 plate appearances so far this season, Buck is batting .393/.387/.464 with four home runs and an NL leading 14 RBIs in eight games. Buck did not hit his fourth home run of the year last year until May 13 (25 games) and did not...

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