The Mets open a two-game series in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, part of a three-city, nine game road trip that includes stops in Denver and Miami. Jon Niese (1-2, 2.45 ERA) starts for the Mets tonight and will oppose lefthander Cole Hamels (0-1, 3.00) in the 7:05 PM matchup. Over the last two years, is 3-2 with a 2.14 ERA (11 earned runs/46.1 innings) vs. the Phillies. Mets starting pitchers...
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The Mets complete the final contest in a 10-game homestand this afternoon when they complete their series against the Miami Marlins at 1:10 PM. Dillon Gee (1-1, 3.58 ERA) takes the mound for the Mets and will be opposed by Marlins right-hander Tom Koehler (2-1, 2.13). New York starting pitchers went 11 straight starts dating back to April 14 allowing three or fewer runs before Jenrry Mejia...
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After taking the first game of the series in dramatic style, the Mets look to continue their winning ways in the middle game against the Miami Marlins tonight at Citi Field. Jenrry Mejia (3-0, 1.99 ERA) opposes right-hander Kevin Slowey (0-0, 4.15) in a 7:10 PM start. Mejia heads into Saturday on a roll. The 24-year-old is 3-0 with a 1.99 ERA, striking out 25 in 22 2/3 innings. In his last...
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The Mets, fresh off taking three of four from the defending National League champion St. Louis Cardinals, take on their division rival Miami Marlins beginning tonight at Citi Field. Zack Wheeler (1-2, 4.63 ERA) opposes right-hander Henderson Alvarez (1-2, 2.66) in the 7:10 PM series opener. Wheeler is throwing a first pitch strike 59.4% of the time in 2014, compared to 52.0% of the time in 2013....
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The Mets have a chance to win to take three out of four games against the defending NL Champions this afternoon when they close out their series with the St. Louis Cardinals at 1:10 PM. Bartolo Colon (1-3, 5.40) will oppose Lance Lynn (4-0, 3.42) who is tied for the National League lead in wins. Mets starting pitchers have a 1.91 ERA during their last nine games. The bullpen has allowed two runs...
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