Good Morning Mets Fans. The Metropolitans (4-3) will look to take the series tonight in Philadelphia (3-4) as Matt Harvey toes the rubber for New York. The Phillies will send veteran, Clay Buchholz to the mound to oppose the Dark Knight.
Tonight’s game can be seen on SNY as well as heard on 710 WOR. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM ET.
LATEST METS NEWS
Yesterday, Jacob deGrom willed his way through six innings of work without his best stuff. He struggled with control early on and the Phillies got to him early as he allowed two runs in the first inning. The deGrominator though was able to buckle down and not allow any further damage. Jake continues to show just how good of a pitcher he is, especially when he does not have his quality stuff. He also struck out his 500th career batter in the sixth inning when retiring outfielder, Michael Saunders. Read more from Kristie Ackert in the NYDN.
Jay Bruce had himself a night in Monday’s 4-3 victory over Philadelphia, hitting two homers with three RBI as he carried the Mets to victory. He has had quite a nice start to his season, hitting to a .304/.448/.87o batting line to go along with four homers and six RBI. Read more from Mike Puma in the NY Post.
David Wright has begun to throw yet again. The Mets captain has started to toss the baseball as he looks to build up his arm strength once more. There is still no timetable for the return of Wright but the fact that he is throwing again is a positive sign. Read more from Matt Ehalt on NorthJersey.com.
Tempers flared in Monday’s game as Asdrubal Cabrera had a purpose pitch thrown at him by reliever, Edubray Ramos. The Phillies pitcher was reportedly upset of Cabrera’s bat flip from the previous season which he performed after hitting the monster walk-off homer against Philadelphia in extra innings at Citi Field. Read more from Ryan Lawrence on Phillyvoice.com.
The Toronto Blue Jays claimed utility man, Ty Kelly off of waivers on Monday. Read more from Rob Piersall here.
NL EAST RUMBLINGS
The Washington Nationals placed Trea Turner on the 10-day disabled list on Monday. Read more from Chelsea Janes in the Washington Post.
The Philadelphia Phillies have named Joaquin Benoit their new closer. Read more from Matt Gelb on Philly.com.
The Miami Marlins starters believe they are all aces as they enter a tough season for themselves. Read more from Clark Spencer in the Miami Herald.
Former Atlanta Braves player, Otis Nixon was found safe after reportedly going missing. Read more on theAJC.com.
RECENTLY ON MMO
Michael Mayer reports on the Mets’ signing of Cody Decker.
Connor O’Brien writes on Juan Lagares‘ first rehab game and his current status.
THIS DAY IN METS HISTORY
On this day in 1995, the Mets signed free agent Brett Butler.
Mets players born on this day include, Alejandro De Aza (33), Trot Nixon (43), Bobby Jones (45), Bret Saberhagen (53) and Wally Whitehurst (53).
