Author: Alexis Farinacci

Mets Show Little Fight in 4-1 Loss to Bucs

The New York Mets opened the second half of the season in Pittsburgh with a dud. After not scoring in the final eight innings on Sunday against the same Pirates, the Mets scored only one lone run on Friday and fell to the Bucs, 4-1. The Mets had their chances throughout the lackluster performance, as they had Pirates starter Chad Kuhl on the ropes in several innings but could not get the big hit...

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Lindor Exits Friday’s Game with Right-Side Soreness

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor exited Friday night’s game against the Pirates with what the Mets reported to be “right-side soreness.” In the top of the fifth inning, Lindor pulled a grounder that met the shift behind first base, but it appeared as if he did not even try to advance to first base. He was seen with a look of pain on his face after he swung and did not advance to first. Luis...

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Loup, Eickhoff Do Their Best Before Bullpen Lets Lead Slip

Aaron Loup and Jerad Eickhoff combined to throw 4 2/3 innings of work Sunday afternoon in the New York Mets’ first-half finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. There was some talk about Jacob deGrom potentially working in an opener type of role since he’d have a long layoff between his last start and his next one to open up the second half, but that didn’t happen. New...

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Morning Briefing: Ronald Acuna Jr. to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Good morning, Mets fans! The Atlanta Braves announced on Saturday that Ronald Acuna Jr. underwent an MRI which revealed a completer right ACL tear. Acuna Jr. will undergo season-ending surgery. In lighter news, it’s draft day! Today the Mets will welcome some young talent to the organization. Their draft starts off with the No. 10 overall pick in this weekend’s 2021 MLB draft. Latest Mets News...

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Nationals’ Home Run Barrage Buries Mets 8-4, NL East Lead Cut to Three

The Mets and Nationals met on Monday for a quick one-game series in Washington that was a makeup game from the April 3, 2021 postponement. It wasn’t a pleasant night for New York as the Nats powered five home runs to defeat the Mets, 8-4. The Nats got to .500 after the win and only trail the Mets by three games in the NL East. Right-handed pitcher Jerad Eickhoff got the ball for the Mets...

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