The depleted New York Mets offense found some help Thursday night as two of its best returned to the starting lineup. Both Neil Walker and Michael Conforto returned from injury and immediately had a big impact in the team’s 6-4 win over Pittsburgh. Conforto, 23, had been marred in his roughest patch as a major leaguer yet, struggling mightily. The young slugger had been dealing with...
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Ageless wonder, Bartolo Colon was at it again Thursday night as the Mets defeated the Pirates by a score of 6-4. Colon marveled with the bat while being masterful with his arm as he continues to have a wonderful season at the ripe age of 43. Colon pitched deep into the game, going 7.2 innings while allowing just two runs on seven hits. He walked none while striking out eight on the night, a...
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Following yesterday’s rout of the Pirates, ESPN’s Adam Rubin reported that hitting coach Kevin Long had a “get-together” with his players before the game to discuss their collective approach at the plate. Long’s words must have hit home, as the Mets pounded out 11 runs on 19 hits, both season highs for the club. For the first time in two months, the Mets offense was...
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Since Mets third-baseman David Wright headed to the disabled list due to a herniated disk in his neck, Wilmer Flores has taken advantage of the opportunity at hand in a huge way. In last night’s 11-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, Flores had a great night at the plate. He went 2-for-5 on the night with a homer and four RBI. Flores entered the game with just five RBI on the season,...
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The New York Mets needed their ace to step up in a big way yesterday as the team had dropped their previous three games. The offense had been struggling, unable to produce runs for a pitching staff that kept them in just about every game. But in epic style, both Noah Syndergaard and the offense came through last night in the team’s 11-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Syndergaard put...
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