Month: April 2015

Minor League Recap 4/16: Conforto Blasts Grand Slam, Morris Still Untouchable

Sacramento 4, Las Vegas 3 Matthew Bowman struggled in his second start of the season as the Las Vegas 51’s fell to Sacramento 4-3 last night. Bowman pitched 5.1 innings giving up four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out three. Bowman struggled against lefties who had 4 of the 6 hits against him including a 2-run homer. Scott Rice relieved Bowman with two runners on and walked...

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Duda Erasing All Doubts That He’s The Real Deal

On Wednesday night, first baseman Lucas Duda continued his hot start to the season with a home run (his first of the year), a double and two RBIs, as the Mets defeated the Phillies 6-1 to complete a three game sweep. Duda wrapped up a big series that saw him go 5-for-14 with five RBI, two runs scored, and three extra-base hits to raise his average to .353 for the season with seven RBI....

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MMO Mailbag: Who Gets Replaced When Black and Parnell Return?

Adam asks… During the Mets broadcast on Wednesday night, Gary Cohen reported that Vic Black and Bobby Parnell started pitching in rehab games and are getting close to rejoining the Mets bullpen. Which two pitchers will need to go to make room for them? Keep up the great work! Brian replies… Erik Goeddel will probably be the first to get sent down when Black and Parnell return, but...

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MMO Game Recap: Mets 6, Phillies 1

The Mets (6-3) beat the Phillies (3-6) by a score of 6-1 on Wednesday night, closing out a sweep in their first series at Citi Field this season. Jon Niese made his second start of the year and was good, pitching 6.1 innings of one-run ball, striking out four and dancing around nine hits, two walks, and an error made behind him. Just as he did in Atlanta, Niese got off to a rough start, allowing...

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MMO Game Thread: Phillies vs Mets, 7:10 PM (SNY)

The Mets wrap up their three game set with the Phillies tonight at Citi Field as Jon Niese takes the mound against Jerome Williams and looks to complete the sweep against Philadelphia. Game time is at 7:10 PM. New York Mets RF C. Granderson (L) C Travis d’Arnaud (R) 1B Lucas Duda (L) LF Michael Cuddyer (R) 2B Daniel Murphy (L) 3B Eric Campbell (R) CF Juan Lagares (R) SS Ruben Tejada (R) P...

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