The Mets (30-35) lost to the Nationals (40-26) by a score of 8-3 in game the first matchup of a four-game set. Pitching Robert Gsellman took the ball in this one and struggled as he gave up the most runs in his major league career. He gave up a line drive home run in the first inning to Bryce Harper. The second inning started off poorly when Jose Reyes couldn’t field a grounder cleanly and...
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New York Mets outfielder Juan Lagares left Thursday night’s game against the Washington Nationals in the bottom of the fifth inning. It was announced later that Lagares had fractured his left thumb. He dove for a ball in the top half of the inning and trainer Ray Ramirez came out to check on him. Lagares had been in a hot stretch that saw him go 11 for his last 29 that raised his season...
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Thursday, June 15, 2017 • 7:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Gio Gonzalez (5-1, 2.91) vs. RHP Robert Gsellman (5-3, 4.95) SNY • MLBN • WOR 710 AM • 104.3 WAXQ-FM HD 2 • ESPN 1050 AM The Mets, off a series win against the Cubs, and a good weekend against the Braves, welcome the Nationals to town for a four game set. Last night the Mets got a sub-par start from Matt Harvey but the bullpen...
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If you were hoping that the recent injury to Neil Walker would pave the way to the majors for top prospect Amed Rosario, you’re going to have to continue waiting. Mets general manager Sandy Alderson spoke at a press conference on Thursday and dispelled any promotion for Rosario. “First of all, we have some good players here,” Alderson said. “Reyes is playing currently at...
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New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said on Thursday that right-handed starter Noah Syndergaard may not begin his throwing program for another four weeks. Syndergaard, 24, hasn’t pitched since April 30 because of a partial tear of his right lat muscle. The Mets ace was 1-2 with a 3.29 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 32 strikeouts in 27.1 innings before landing on the disabled list with the lat...
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