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Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets are back in the win column to start the month as they defeated the Phillies 5-4 in Philadelphia on Saturday. The Mets and Phillies close out their series on Sunday at 7:08 PM ET. The Mets look to stay in the win column and take a series win over the Phillies.
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As reported by Tim Healey of Newsday, Mets center fielder Brandon Nimmo exited Saturday night’s game with a left index finger contusion. It was later announced that X-rays were negative.
Michael Mayer of Metsmerized tweeted an impressive stat in regards to the Mets bullpen. Over the last 19 innings, the Mets’ bullpen has been scoreless, giving up just six hits and five walks. They have given up no runs and struck out 26.
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Nate Mendelson discusses Marcus Stroman’s impressive Friday night outing that was cut short due to Stroman exiting with an apparent injury.
Mojo Hill writes about James McCann’s offensive and defensive struggles behind the plate.
Joe D. analyzes the Mets continuing to lose in agonizing ways.
Thomas Hall discusses Jeff McNeil nearing an offensive breakout.
Aaron Valentino recaps the Mets’ 5-4 win over the Phillies that was led by Michael Conforto’s ninth inning home run.
On This Date in Mets History
1968: Mets hitter Bud Harrelson becomes the first batter in baseball history to gain a 3-0 ball-strike count advantage from the on-deck circle when umpire Ed Vargo penalizes Phillies reliever John Boozer for going to his mouth inside the 18-foot circle of the mound.
1983: Jose Oquendo makes his Major League debut
Birthdays: Jonathan Villar (30), Erasmo Ramirez (31), Joe Crawford (51), Eddie Bressoud (89)
Let’s go Mets!
