Neil Walker, the New York Mets second baseman had struggled against lefties the majority of his career. He had hit only .237 with no homers in 93 at-bats with his former team, the Pittsburgh Pirates last season. So far this year, Walker is off to a 5-for-9 start against left-handed pitching. In last night’s 6-5 win against the Cleveland Indians, Walker went yard for his first homer as a...
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A review of the latest turn through the Mets’ starting rotation: Name Innings Hits Runs (Earned Runs) Strikeouts Walks ERA (Season) WHIP (Season) Matt Harvey (0-2) 6.0 6 3(3) 3 2 4.63 1.543 Steven Matz (0-1) 1.2 6 7(7) 1 2 37.80 4.80 Noah Syndergaard (1-0) 7.0 7 1(1) 12 1 0.69 0.92 Logan Verrett (0-0) 6.0 3 0(0) 6 2 1.29 1.00 Bartolo Colon (1-1) 5.1 8 2(2) 5 1 2.13 1.18 Best Start: Noah...
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Jacob deGrom has been placed on family medical emergency list related to an issue with his newborn son Jaxon, the team announced. According to Terry Collins, “there were complications” with the baby. He did not say if it was life-threatening, but added: “We are all praying and pulling for him.” The Mets right-hander could remain on the list for anywhere between 3-7...
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The New York Mets (4-5) defeated the Cleveland Indians (4-4) by a score of 6-5 in the first game of their series on Jackie Robinson day. Pitching: Bartolo Colon (1-1, 2.13 ERA) did not have his best stuff on the night but still was able to provide 5.1 innings of decent pitching to pick up his first win of the season. Big Sexy did his job as he allowed just two runs on eight hits. He struck out...
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Friday, April 15, 2016 • 7:10 p.m. Progressive Field • Cleveland, Ohio RHP Bartolo Colon (0-1, 1.23) vs RHP Cody Anderson (0-0, 3.00) SNY • WOR 710 AM • ESPN 1050 AM Michael Conforto is batting third for the first this season as Terry Collins looks to get the offense going. Mets Lineup Curtis Granderson, RF David Wright, 3B Michael Conforto, LF Yoenis Cespedes, DH Lucas Duda, 1B Neil Walker, 2B...
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