Month: June 2018

Morning Briefing: Happy No-Han Day!

Posted by Matt Mancuso | Jun 1, 2018

Good Morning, Mets fans! Today, Zack Wheeler (2-4, 5.40 ERA) will face off against MLB’s walks leader, Tyler Chatwood (3-4, 4.10 ERA). It’s been an inconsistent season for Wheeler, who has allowed six runs, one run, and four runs throughout his last three starts. The game will be on SNY and 710WOR at 7:10 p.m. Yesterday, Seth Lugo delivered a quality spot start, but once he left, the...

Game Recap: Bullpen, Offense Struggle As Mets Fall to Cubs, 5-1

Posted by Dilip Sridhar | Jun 1, 2018

The Mets lost the first game of their series, 5-1, to the Cubs on Thursday night at Citi Field. Pitching Seth Lugo started for the Mets and pitched four scoreless innings. His fastball velocity was higher than it was as a starter in 2017 which was certainly a new development. He pitched around some trouble in the third and ended his outing with 60 pitches. He went four innings, gave up three...