Author: Former Writer

Murphy Leaves His Mark, Leads Nats To Series Win

You had to almost expect it. Daniel Murphy, in his first series back at Citi Field since departing his former team for the Washington Nationals in free agency this past offseason, delivered in every way possible. He went 4-for-11 in the series, with a homer and four RBI. His two-run bomb last night over the centerfield wall to start the scoring parade for the Nationals last night against Matt...

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A Dark Knightmare: Harvey Could Be Pulled From Rotation

During last night’s 9-1 drubbing of a loss to the Washington Nationals, Matt Harvey allowed a career-high nine runs while pitching a career-low 2 2/3 innings. He allowed eight hits, and struck out just two batters. His record dropped to 3-6, and his ERA soared to 5.77. Manager, Terry Collins did not seem reluctant to say that it may be time to think of other plans for his former ace who...

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MMO Game Recap: Nats Pummel Harvey 9-1, Take Series From Mets

The New York Mets (22-18) were defeated by the Washington Nationals (24-16) by a score of 9-1 at Citi Field Thursday night. The Nationals took the rubber game of the three game set and now have a 2.5 game lead in the division. Pitching: Matt Harvey just didn’t have it tonight in what was billed as maybe the biggest game of the season so far.  Harvey gave up nine runs (six earned), walked two,...

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Steven Matz Good To Go Friday Against Brewers

Steven Matz cleared his final hurdle and threw a successful bullpen on Wednesday. The left-hander proclaimed himself ready to go and will rejoin the rotation on Friday for his start against the Milwaukee Brewers. Earlier in the week, the team announced that Matz had no structural damage in his elbow. Initially the plan was to have him pitch today against the Washington Nationals. But the team...

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Week 8 Mets Pitching Review: Thunder In The Forecast

A review of the latest turn through the Mets starting rotation: Name InningsThe Hits Runs (Earned Runs) Strikeouts Walks ERA (Season) WHIP (Season) Quality Start? Matt Harvey (3-5) 5.2 11 5(5) 6 0 4.93 1.53 No (8/3) Logan Verrett (3-1) 2.2 10 7(7) 0 3 3.75 1.54 No (3/2) Jacob deGrom (3-1) 6.1 4 3(3) 3 3 2.50 1.19 Yes (6/4) Noah Syndergaard (4-2) 7.0 5 0(0) 10 0 2.19 0.99 Yes (8/7) Bartolo Colon...

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