Walk-off heroics were the series’ theme for the New York Mets against the Orioles. Twice, the Mets beat Baltimore in walk-off fashion to take two out of three from Baltimore. As a result, crucial ground was made up in the race for a Wild Card spot. Furthermore, New York further highlighted its postseason credentials by beating the Orioles, one of the best teams in baseball. On that note,...
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It had all started so well for the New York Mets. After winning the first two games of their series against the Marlins, the Mets were well on their way to what would have been an important sweep. Instead, a lack of offense doomed this team again in a 3-2 loss on Sunday. Given the Braves also won on Sunday, New York’s failure to finish the sweep could prove costly. And, on that note,...
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There was to be no happy ending to a long road trip for the New York Mets. In Seattle for the final stop of a 10-game swing, the Mets were swept by the Mariners in an uncompetitive three-game series. New York was outscored 22-1 by the Mariners, culminating in a 12-1 whooping on Sunday Night Baseball. As a result, the Mets finished the road trip a disappointing 4-6. With Monday an off day before...
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The New York Mets quickly put the train back on the tracks in Denver. After dropping a series to the Los Angeles Angels, the Mets somewhat atoned for that disappointment by taking two of three from the Rockies in Colorado. Some great pitching, clutch hitting and a huge offensive breakout were the key ingredients behind New York’s rocky mountain success as this long road trip enters its...
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Some worrying offensive trends continued for the New York Mets in a series loss to the Angels. The Mets dropped two out of three games in Anaheim to a team well under .500. As a result, New York fell 1.5 games out of a Wild Card spot. It was also the ballclub’s first series loss since June 30. The lack of offense was central to the Mets’ struggles on the West Coast. Their recent...
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