New York Mets reliever, Hansel Robles, was left with the duty of bringing the game to extra innings Tuesday night. He entered the ninth in a tie at two, but was unable to get the game to the tenth. One strike away from ending the ninth, Hansel Robles was first flashed a slider from catcher, Kevin Plawecki. He shook it off. Robles wanted to challenge, Trayce Thompson with his fastball. “I...
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Contrary to what many felt about it when the move was made by Terry Collins, myself included, Curtis Granderson has been a fantastic leadoff hitter since being slotted there 52 times in the 2014 season. He was, in essence, the full time leadoff hitter last year as well occupying the top spot in 138 of 144 games he started. What have the Mets been missing? A bona fide number two hitter. They...
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My addiction is permeating everyone in my home. We are becoming consumed by this team, and I love it. Last I remember, Steven Matz had just slashed a double down the right field line and Dave Roberts took the ball from Scott Kazmir. Next thing I know, I wake up to Geico Sportsnight on SNY. I glance around to get my bearings, look at my phone, and realize it’s 3 AM. My sons will be up...
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In a game where we expected fireworks in the rematch of the 2015 NLDS between the New York Mets and The Los Angeles Dodgers. Those fireworks never came, but Curtis Granderson started the game off with a bang off a former player of Met fan lore, Scott Kazmir. Granderson hit a solo shot on the very first pitch of the game, helping the Mets to a 4-2 victory Monday night. The homer was...
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New York Mets rookie southpaw, Steven Matz, put forth another gutty performance in the Mets’ 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Matz picked up his fifth consecutive victory and is now 5-1 on the season with a 2.86 ERA. Matz, 24, did not have his best command but was able to get through six innings of work while only allowing two runs. He gave up six hits while walking one and...
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