In the second playoff start of his career, Matt Harvey was outstanding. He struck out nine batters in 7.2 innings while allowing just two runs and four hits. With the win yesterday, he became the third pitcher in franchise history to win the first two games of his Mets’ playoff career. Tom Glavine did so in 2006, and Jacob deGrom became the second earlier this postseason. Even though he...
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In the first inning against Jon Lester, Daniel Murphy blasted his fourth home run of the playoffs and ignited the Mets’ offensive attack. It continues to be an amazing run for Murphy, who now joins elite company after last night’s performance. He tied the Mets’ record for the most home runs in single postseason with Carlos Delgado in 2006, Mike Piazza in 2000 and Rusty Staub in...
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New York Mets manager Terry Collins spoke with reporters after the huge 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field. Collins gave some great answers to a host of great questions. Enjoy… How impressed were you with Matt Harvey and his command of all four pitches? “I think what we talked about earlier today and going into this game was to try to get him some consistency and a...
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The New York Mets defeated the Chicago Cubs tonight at an electric Citi Field by a score of 4-2, and in the process take an early 1-0 lead in the NLCS. Offense: Mr. Clutch – Daniel Murphy – continued his hot hitting as he blasted his fourth home run of the postseason off of Jon Lester, a solo shot in the first inning to give the Mets an early 1-0. After the Cubs had tied the game in...
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Terry Collins told reporters this afternoon that Noah Syndergaard will start Game 2 of the NLCS on Sunday. “Well, Noah came in today, and I ran by all the scenarios that certainly we have had with all of these young pitchers this season, and that is, Okay, you’re at 187 innings for the year, how are you feeling?” “He said, “I’m feeling great. I feel great....
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