Author: Former Writer

Conforto Started First Game Against A Lefty This Season

Michael Conforto saw his first action in a starting role against a left-handed pitcher last night. It was his first start against a lefty since last July 24th, which was the first game of his big league career. Conforto, 23, found himself in the cleanup spot last night. He went 1-for-3 against the left-handed, Brandon Finnegan and 2-for-4 overall on the night in the Mets’ 4-3 comeback win....

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The Yo Show Returns With A Bang

There was no warning of Yoenis Cespedes coming in to save the Mets last night. He didn’t appear on-deck, no practice swings were being taken, absolutely no sign of their Cuban superstar. All of the sudden, with the Mets down 3-0, he emerged from the dugout and then tied the game on the first pitch he saw with one swing of the bat. The pitch was absolutely crushed and rocketed over the left...

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Week 4 Mets Pitching Review: DeGrom Wins In Return To Rotation

A review of the latest turn through the Mets’ starting rotation: Name Innings Hits Runs (Earned Runs) Strikeouts Walks ERA (Season) WHIP (Season) Quality Start? (Starts/QS) Matt Harvey (1-3) 5.0 7 2(2) 5 1 5.24 1.57 No (4/0) Steven Matz (2-1) 6.1 9 2(2) 8 0 5.40 1.47 Yes (3/2) Jacob deGrom (2-0) 5.2 8 1(1) 3 0 1.54 1.11 No (2/1) Noah Syndergaard (2-0) 6.2 7 3(3) 9 0 1.69 0.98 Yes (4/4) Bartolo...

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MMO Game Recap: Cespedes’ Pinch-Hit Homer Sparks Stunning Comeback Win

The New York Mets (12-7) defeated the Cincinnati Reds (9-12) in a wild comeback win by a score of 4-3. An incredible game from the Mets, showing a never say die attitude. Pitching: Bartolo Colon (1-1, 3.42 ERA) kept his team in the game by limiting the Reds to three runs over five innings of work. Colon was not working with his best stuff on the day and the Reds made him work throughout his...

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The Z Files: Two Takeaways From Mets 5-3 Victory Over Reds

The New York Mets powered their way to another victory beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-3.  Logan Verrett snaked the win advancing his 2016 record to 2-0 after Antonio Bastardo allowed the tying run to score in the top of the seventh. Here are the two takeaways from last night’s victory. Michael Conforto:  3-for-3, 3 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 BB SNY did a great job during last night’s telecast showing...

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