Jeff McNeil was just 8-for-49 over his last 15 games before Friday night. But the second baseman finally had the breakout night he needed and had been looking for, homering to double the Mets runs from three to six to lead the Mets to a 7-2 win over the scorching-hot Astros. Overall, McNeil went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBIs on Friday, joining the other Mets in the lineup, who...
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Tylor Megill lasted just three innings on Saturday before turning the ball over to the New York Mets’ bullpen as he couldn’t get it together once again. In those three innings, he struck out six, but those strikeouts were overshadowed by the six earned runs, five hits, three walks, and a home run he allowed. This result increased his season ERA to 4.81. With yet another outing, the question of...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Tim Healey of Newsday gave a few injury and roster updates in an article on Saturday. Most notably, the Mets are hoping for top prospect Drew Gilbert to return in mid July. He hasn’t played in a game since April 6. For more, read Healey’s report. After an 11-1 series-opening win on Friday, the Mets dropped Game 2 to the Cubs, 8-1. Tylor Megill struggled...
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Jose Iglesias was back in the lineup for a second day in a row on Friday. The Mets were facing left-hander Shota Imanaga, so the move wasn’t peculiar. The move to pencil in Iglesias proved fruitful for manager Carlos Mendoza. The veteran went 2-for-2 against Imanaga, driving in Mark Vientos in the third inning to extend the Mets’ lead to 7-1. Iglesias, along with the entire offense,...
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The Mets took a seven-game win streak into Wednesday night’s series finale against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, looking for their eighth straight win and second series sweep in a row. The Mets were unable to get it done, dropping the series finale to the Rangers 5-3, snapping their win streak at seven. Sean Manaea (4-3, 4.00 ERA) was on the mound for his 15th start of the season. Manaea...
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