Author: Chris Bello

Struggles Continue for Mets’ Designated Hitters

It was a meager Tuesday night for the New York Mets’ offense as the team lost a second consecutive game to the Chicago Cubs. The Mets had a chance to strike early against Cubs starter Adrian Sampson when Daniel Vogelbach came to the plate with two runners on and two out. Vogelbach had no answer for Sampson’s changeup and grounded out weakly to end the inning. Vogelbach’s...

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Mets Lose 6-3 To Miami In Series Opener

The New York Mets (87-52) lost to the Miami Marlins (57-80) 6-3 on Friday night in Miami to fall back into a virtual tie for first with the Braves. David Peterson was sent to the mound in hopes of quelling a recently hot Marlins offense. Miami sent Edward Cabrera to the mound, looking to play spoiler in the September race for the NL East. Miami never gave Peterson time to breathe in...

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Mets Blown Out 8-2 By Pirates, Suffer Third Straight Loss

The New York Mets (85-50) lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates (49-84) tonight to open up a four-game series. The Mets have now lost three consecutive games for only the third time this season. This three-game losing streak, however, has all come to the hands of last-place teams. Mitch Keller’s night started out shaky in the top half of the first. After retiring Brandon Nimmo for the first out...

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NL East Roundup: Braves One Game Back Of Mets

Hold on to your chairs Mets fans, September has arrived. The Braves continue to make strides towards the Mets and see themselves only one game out of first place. Atlanta, who once saw themselves 10.5 games back on June 1, has shrunk the Mets’ lead to one game. Philadelphia had a mediocre week and past 10 games. The club went 4-6 in their last 10, and only see themselves 2.5 games ahead of...

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Mets Fall to Nationals 7-1, Max Scherzer Injured in Start

The New York Mets (85-48) lost in shocking fashion to the Washington Nationals (45-87) tonight at Citi Field. The Mets were only able to score one run off Patrick Corbin, who has been one of the worst qualified starters in MLB. To make matters worse, Max Scherzer came out of the game in the fifth inning due to fatigue in his left side. The Mets starter missed seven weeks earlier in the season...

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