Good morning and happy Friday, Mets fans!
Pete Alonso wants a chance to defend his Home Run Derby title. “I’m all in. I’m ready. If I get invited, I’d love to do it. I’d love to defend my title,” he said, per MMO.
New York took the loss last night in extras, 4-3, to be swept in the three-game series against Chicago.
The Mets look to rebound Frida with a night cap at Citi Field beginning at 7:10 p.m. Jacob deGrom (1-1, 0.45 ERA) will face off against Eric Fedde (1-1, 5.56 ERA) in the first of a three-game series against the Nationals. You can catch the game on SNY, or listen on WBCS 880 AM.
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Statcast reported that Alonso’s homer on Wednesday evening against Chicago went 429 feet. The first baseman disagreed, “That ball did not go 429 feet. I think the computer is wrong,” per MMO.
Statcast says this home run went 429 feet, Pete Alonso disagrees.
“That ball did not go 429 feet. I think the computer is wrong.”
— Metsmerized Online (@Metsmerized) April 22, 2021
Citi Field announced new eco-friendly initiatives on their Twitter account in honor of Earth day.
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The Pirates have designated Dustin Fowler for assignment and selected Todd Frazier to the major league roster. In addition, they placed RHP Chad Kuhl on the 10-Day IL and recalled Geoff Hartlieb to the active roster, per the Pirates Twitter account.
The Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring right-hander Jeremy Beasley from the Arizona Diamondbacks, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Beasley was DFA’d earlier this week.
Neil Walker has not denied the idea of a possible a Pirates reunion, stating “It’s something that I think could be somewhat of a natural next step for me,” per Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic.
Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports that Chicago outfielder Joc Pederson has been placed on the 10-day IL with left wrist tendinitis. Infielder Nico Hoerner was recalled from South Bend alt site.
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Matt Musico dove in to Dominic Smith’s season thus far, predicting an upcoming hot streak.
Stephen Hanks took Met fans back in time to a legendary outing from Tom Seaver.
Jordan Baron recapped Thursday night’s loss in Chicago.
On This Date in Mets History
On April 22, 1970, Tom Seaver received his 1969 Cy Young Award plaque in a pre-game ceremony and then took the mound to face the Padres. Seaver struck out 19 hitters, and the last ten consecutively, setting a previous NL record. The 10-straight puncouts remains undefeated in major league history. Footage from the legendary outing can be viewed here.
Let’s go Mets!
