It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Sports Illustrated called it “The most hyped pitching debut the game had ever seen.” Retailers couldn’t keep his jersey in stock due to demand. And when Stephen Strasburg made his debut the 21-year-old phenom did not disappoint. He compiled a 2.91 ERA. In 68 innings he fanned 92 batters while walking just 17. And then, like a meteor blazing...
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Despite Matt Harvey’s brutal start to the season, Terry Collins believes he will rebound. “I do believe as we continue that Matt’s going to get better,” Collins said. “If this was something that we thought was physical, I’d say, ‘Hey, he’s going to have a tough time.’ But I think he’s going to bounce back.” (MLB.com) Harvey enters...
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After tying the game in the bottom of the eighth inning, Mets manager, Terry Collins went to his closer in a non-save situation in the ninth. For the second time in three days, Jeurys Familia faltered. Coming into the top of the ninth, tied with Dodgers at two and surviving Clayton Kershaw, there was hope for the Mets. Familia though quickly took the goodwill of the eighth away as he proceeded...
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The New York Mets (28-21) were defeated by the Los Angeles Dodgers (27-24) by a score of 4-2 at Citi Field on Sunday evening. The Dodgers took the series and rubber game forcing the Mets to fall one game behind the Nats for the division lead. Pitching: Bartolo Colon was on his game tonight and gave the Mets exactly what they needed. Colon went six innings, allowing two runs, walked one, and...
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Mets utility infielder Wilmer Flores was activated from the disabled list and is back with the team and in the lineup tonight against Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers. Flores is playing third base in place of David Wright, who remains out with neck pain and is expected to miss a couple of more games. The 24-year old Flores finished his rehab assignment, going 4-for-17 in five games for Double-A...
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