DJ Stewart began the season with 16 hitless at bats, including six strikeouts. Getting off to a good start was crucial for him, especially with J.D. Martinez waiting in the wings to be team’s primary designated hitter. Stewart was looking for a hit in a big spot to jumpstart his season, and that hit would eventually come in a 8-7 road win over the Atlanta Braves on April 8. The absence of...
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The New York Mets (10-8) are entering their six-game road trip in good spirts coming off the back of a 5-1 home stand. But this weekend’s series may prove to be their greatest test yet, facing off against the high-powered Los Angeles Dodgers (12-8). The signing of Shohei Ohtani makes their lineup, one that already included former MVPs Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, even more dangerous....
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Saturday’s game did end in an 11-7 loss for the New York Mets, but it did provide another impressive set of at-bats from Pete Alonso. The first baseman went on a four-game stretch in Cincinnati and Atlanta where he failed to collect a single hit, but it appears the he is well beyond that now. Alonso is the power threat in the Mets lineup, but his willingness to take singles and the...
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The New York Mets (5-7) entered this season with an offense that was expected to carry most of the team’s weight. It certainly did not start that way, as they scored three runs or less in five of their first six games. It was only a matter of time, however, as the lineup came alive in their road series against the Atlanta Braves. The Mets’ offense scored a remarkable 9.66 runs per...
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The starting rotation and the bullpen were considered to be the biggest weaknesses for the New York Mets entering the season. That has not been proven true, as the team ranks sixth in all of baseball with a 2.92 ERA. Critical mistakes in the field is what has really cost them on a handful of occasions, giving opponents additional opportunities to score. That was on full display in the...
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