Author: Fan Shots

Syndergaard Dominates Through Six Innings, Allows No Earned Runs

Charlotte 3, St. Lucie 2 Noah Syndergaard hurled six effective innings on Tuesday night, but the St. Lucie bullpen gave up two runs over the final three innings as the Charlotte Stone Crabs topped St. Lucie, 3-2. In the first, second, fourth, and sixth innings – Syndergaard set the side down in order. He allowed only three hits and the only run that crossed under his watch was due to a...

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MMO Fan Shot: How Good Can Matt Harvey Be?

The following comes to us from the folks at the GrandstandGazette.com and penned by Christian Fazzini. At the start of the season, the Mets were desperate for starting pitching. R.A. Dickey was traded, which turned out good for the Mets since he is getting rocked in the American League. Johan Santana is out for the season with another injury. What else is new? So what would the Mets do now?...

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DeGrom Stellar In Binghamton Debut Despite 1-0 Loss

Portland 1, Binghamton 0 I attended the game and charted Jacob DeGrom’s pitching stats on the hunch that tonight could be special. The kid was stellar; polished, poised, a smooth and effortless delivery, and he simply pounded the strike zone. I don’t think I’ve seen a B-Met pitcher pitch a game like this since Scott Kazmir many years back. Here’s DeGrom’s pitching line: 8.0 IP – 1 ER...

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Tapia Strikes Out Eight, Lawley Homers In 6-3 Lucie Win

St. Lucie 6, Charlotte 3 A six-run sixth inning powered the St. Lucie Mets (8-3) to a 6-3 win over the Charlotte Stone Crabs on Monday night. Charlotte (4-7) took an early lead after scoring a run in the first, second and third innings, but the St. Lucie bats came alive in the sixth. Travis Taijeron and Gilbert Gomez led the inning off with back-to-back singles. After T.J. Rivera struck out...

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Mets Minors: Mateo Dominates In St. Lucie Mets Win

St. Lucie Mets 4, Palm Beach Cardinals 0 St. Lucie (5-0) continues to dominate early this season, picking up its fifth win in as many games. Luis Mateo was stellar on the mound, tossing 6.2 scoreless innings to pick up his first win of the season. Mateo allowed four hits and surrendered two walks to go with his nine strikeouts. St. Lucie scored its first run in the fourth inning after designated...

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