Good Morning Mets Fans. The New York Mets (15-16) look to get back to the .500 mark once again tonight as they continue their series against the San Francisco Giants (11-22) after a thrilling walk-off win on Monday. Zack Wheeler will toe the rubber for the Mets and be opposed by Jeff Samardzija.
Tonight’s game is scheduled to begin at 7:10 PM ET and can be seen on SNY as well as heard on 710 WOR.
LATEST METS NEWS
Jacob deGrom scuffled his way through another start on Monday as he went six innings while giving up three runs on four hits. He had another double digit strikeout game as he sat down 11 Giants while walking three. He took the no-decision on the night as deep counts early in the game hurt his ability to pitch past the sixth. Read more from Zach Braziller in the NY Post.
Neil Walker had himself a night as he went 2-for-5 with two RBI. He provided the walk-off hit in the ninth inning that propelled the Mets to a 4-3 victory over the Giants. Read more from Marc Carig in Newsday.
Kristie Ackert of the NYDN believes it is in the best interest of all for Matt Harvey and the Mets to part ways.
Yoenis Cespedes could possibly be back in the lineup in two weeks time. Read more in Newsday.
NL EAST RUMBLINGS
Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post writes on Matt Wieters‘ return to Baltimore.
The Atlanta Braves released veteran slugger, Ryan Howard after he struggled in Triple-A. Read more from David O’Brien on theAJC.com.
Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports on Aaron Altherr finally finding his spot on the Phillies roster.
The Miami Marlins have lost Miguel Rojas for an undetermined amount of time as he suffered a broken thumb. Read more from Craig Davis in the Sun-Sentinel.
RECENTLY ON MMO
Jayson Love gives his take on the Matt Harvey situation.
THIS DAY IN METS HISTORY
On this day in 1970, the Mets tied a then-club record by scoring eight runs in the fifth inning as they went on to beat San Francisco by a score of 14-5.
Mets players born on this day; Aaron Harang (39) and Jerry Buchek (75).
