The New York Mets (66-61) are about to embark on their most important road trip of the season. Entering tonight, they sit 3.5 games behind the third Wild Card spot, occupied by the Atlanta Braves. The San Diego Padres (72-56) are next up on the schedule, and the Mets will see the best version of them. In the second half, the Padres are a league-best 22-7. The Mets will be put to the test as they...
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Coming home after a 10-game road trip was supposed to be a good thing for the New York Mets (62-59). That didn’t prove to be true midweek, as they dropped two of three against the Oakland Athletics. 19 runs in three games was a positive sign for the offense, but the rotation and the bullpen didn’t hold up their end of the bargain. The Mets will hope to flush that and play better...
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The New York Mets appear to feeling the effects of playing 10 games in 10 days across four cities. Two games in two nights against the Seattle Mariners could not have gone any worse. Zero runs, 11 total hits and most importantly, two-straight losses. For the first time since April of 2023, the Mets have been shutout in back to back games. A unique road trip like this one is proving to be quite...
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The New York Mets (61-54) will complete their four-city road trip with a three-game set in the Pacific Northwest. A tough test awaits as the Seattle Mariners (60-56) look to stay within striking distance of the Houston Astros in the AL West. After a series loss against the Los Angeles Angels, the Mets followed that up with a win against the St. Louis Cardinals and a series victory against the...
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Paul Blackburn is pitching in a playoff race for the first time in his career, but that hasn’t fazed him. The New York Mets have received two quality starts from the right-hander in a matter of days, both of which on the road. So far, so good for him. Blackburn did not earn a decision in Wednesday’s win over the Colorado Rockies, but that shouldn’t detract from another strong...
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