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The Mets hope to avoid the sweep today against Dallas Keuchel and the Atlanta Braves. Steven Matz (8-7, 4.18 ERA) will be toeing the rubber against Keuchel (4-5, 4.14 ERA). The game is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. and can be viewed on PIX11 and WCBS 880.
Despite Pete Alonso‘s record-tying 41st home run, Brad Brach and the rest of the Mets bullpen were unable to hold a late-inning lead as they fell to the Braves 9-5.
Edwin Diaz, who left the game in the ninth inning on Saturday with apparent discomfort, is dealing with trapezius tightness.
NL Wild Card Update
After last night’s loss, the Mets currently sit two games behind Cardinals, the owner of the second wild card, and five games behind the Nationals.
The Nationals completed their sweep of the Cubs, who are still two games ahead of the Mets.
The Phillies, who sit 1.5 games behind the Cubs, defeated the Marlins by a score of 9-3.
After last night’s 4-0 victory, the Brewers look to finish off their sweep of the Diamondbacks today. The Brew Crew have the same record as the 67-62 Mets.
Latest Mets News
The Rally Squirrel is back! Yesterday, the Mets activated Jeff McNeil off the 10-day IL and designated outfielder Aaron Altherr for assignment.
McNeil spent only the minimum 10 days on the IL and prior to his injury, was one of the most productive hitters in the National League, hitting .332/.400/.529 with a 147 wRC+ and a .391 wOBA.
Tomás Nido was placed on the 7-day IL with a concussion after leaving last night’s game. Rene Rivera was called up to replace him on the 25-man roster.
Justin Toscano of The Record looks at how J.D. Davis‘ intense preparation has led to his success.
Jed Lowrie tallied a hit and played second base for four innings for the St. Lucie Mets on Saturday.
Latest MLB News
The Brewers DFA’d Opening Day starter Jhoulys Chacin.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today tweets out that the Braves have officially signed backstop Francisco Cervelli. In his first game with Atlanta, he went 3-for-5 with three RBI.
Jose Ramirez is scheduled for an MRI after leaving the Indians’ game on Saturday night.
Pending free agent Pablo Sandoval will undergo Tommy John Surgery and could miss the 2020 season.
Latest NL East News
Max Scherzer isn’t pitching at 100 percent notes Jamal Callier of MLB.com.
Latest on MMO
Matt Musico wonders how Jeurys Familia should be eased into high-leverage spots.
Joe D quizzes Mets fans on which pitchers recorded one-hit shutouts.
Phil Regan is a believer in Edwin Diaz writes Josh Finkelstein.
On this Date in Mets History
Birthdays: Pedro Feliciano (43), Gary Matthews (45)
2009: The Mets sent former closer Billy Wagner to the Red Sox in exchange for two PTBNL’s.
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