Month: August 2018

Game Recap: Murphy Homers Twice, Mets Shellacked 25-4 By Nats

Posted by John Flanigan | Aug 1, 2018

The New York Mets (44-60) suffered the most lopsided single-game loss in their franchise history as they were defeated 25-4 by the Washington Nationals (53-53) on Tuesday night at Nationals Park. Pitching Washington jumped on Steven Matz early and often. Trea Turner leadoff the game with a single, he then stole both second and third. A batter later, Bryce Harper doubled to right to give the Nats...

Flores Leaves Game With Dehydration and Dizziness

Posted by Tim Ryder | Aug 1, 2018

With two outs in the bottom of the first and the Washington Nationals ahead 3-0, New York Mets first baseman Wilmer Flores walked off the field after Daniel Murphy’s single and headed straight for the dugout. Phillip Evans entered the game immediately, making his first professional appearance at the position. A short time later, the Mets announced that Flores left the game with a bout of...