Month: October 2016

MMO Game Thread: Mets vs Phillies, 1:05 PM (LGM! YGB!)

Saturday, October 1, 2016 • 1:05 p.m. Citizens Bank Park • Philadelphia, PA RHP Bartolo Colon (14-8, 3.42) vs. RHP Phil Klein (0-1, 8.22) FOX • WOR 710 AM • ESPN 1050 AM The New York Mets could clinch a play off spot this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. If the Mets win, they are in! If the Cardinals lose, the Mets are in! If the Mets win, and both the Cardinals and the Giants lose, the Mets...

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Patience with Jay Bruce has Paid Dividends

Jay Bruce is no longer the red-headed step-child we all thought he was. Bruce is officially on the loose. Bruce hit rock-bottom as a Met on September 20, being pulled from a game in favor of Eric Campbell in a run producing situation. Many spelled that as the end for a player who just could not seem to grasp the ability to play in New York. Manager, Terry Collins would go on to sit Bruce for...

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Robert Gsellman Dazzles as Mets on Brink of Playoff Berth

New York Mets rookie pitcher, Robert Gsellman continued his string of success as he put down the Phillies for the second consecutive start. Gsellman went six innings Friday night in the Mets’ 5-1 victory over Philadelphia. He allowed one run on seven hits while walking one and striking out seven. “I’m just focusing on having fun and doing what I do: getting ground-ball outs and...

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Gsellman, Bruce Propel Mets to 5-1 Victory as Mets Magic Number Shrinks to One!

The New York Mets (86-74) defeated the Philadelphia Phillies (70-90) by a score of 5-1 at Citizens Bank Park Friday evening.  With the win, the Mets magic number is down to one.  If the Cardinals lose tonight the Mets are in the playoffs.  If the Cardinals and Giants lose tonight the Mets will secure home field advantage in the one-game wild card playoff game.  Pitching: Robert Gsellman was on...

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