The Long Island Lefty, Steven Matz put forth a terrific performance in Sunday’s 5-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. Matz flirted with a no-hitter in an exhilarating performance. He took the no-hit bid into the eighth inning and was just five out away from completing the feat before allowing a hit. In what was by far his best performance of his career, it provided a much needed boost to...
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New Orleans Zephyrs (58-62) 8, Las Vegas 51s (57-65) 6 Box Score Brandon Nimmo CF: 2 for 5, .334/.408/.512 Michael Conforto LF: 3 for 4, HR, 2B, 2 R, .369/.446/.692 Gavin Cecchini SS: 0 for 3, BB, R, .318/.387/.440 Conforto started the day getting hits in his first three at bats against righties before striking out swinging vs a lefty in his final at bat. Duane Below LHP: 5 IP, 11 H, 7 ER, 0 BB,...
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The Mets responded to Terry Collins Thursday afternoon rant by taking 2 of 3 from the San Diego Padres. Jacob deGrom continues to pitch like an All-Star and rookie left-hander Steven Matz nearly made history on Sunday, but does it matter? I talk about Collins’ rant and how he is the reason, to take a quote from it, for the Mets inability to grind out at-bats and play through the challenges...
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The New York Mets (59-58) defeated the San Diego Padres (50-67) by a score of 5-1 at Citi Field Sunday afternoon. That’s two in a row for those of who are not paying attention! Pitching: Steven Matz was on the hill for the Mets today and he was absolutely fantastic! Matz took a no-hitter into the 8th inning! With one out in the eighth, Alexei Ramirez smacked a seeing eye flare over the...
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Update – 8/13 The Mets have activated Jose Reyes from the 15-day disabled list today, he is leading off and playing shortstop in his first game back. Reyes went 2 for 6 with two walks and two stolen bases during his two game rehab stint with the Brooklyn Cyclones. Matt Reynolds was sent back down to the Las Vegas 51s along with right-handed pitcher Logan Verrett. The Mets have also called...
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