Author: Former Writer

3 Up 3 Down: Thor Brings The Thunder, But Mets Drop Another Series

3 Up 1. Syndergaard Is Spectacular Coming off a brilliant start in Kansas City last week, Noah Syndergaard was once again lights out on Tuesday night, when he made his first start at Citi Field in 2016. All Syndergaard did was allow one earned run over seven very impressive innings, while striking out 12 batters in the process. Those 12 strikeouts pushed his season total to 21, which is good for...

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Mets Waste Syndergaard’s 12 Strikeout Performance

The Mets needed a stopper. Losing three games in a row prior to yesterdays game, they needed Noah Syndergaard to go out there and provide another big performance. He did his part. The Mets bats did not do theirs. The god of thunder pitched seven innings last night. He allowed seven hits, and only one run. He walked one and struck out 12. Yes, 12. In a truly dominant performance, the Mets could...

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The Z Files: Three Takeaways From Mets 2-1 Loss To Marlins

Noah Syndergaard dominated Miami Marlins hitters during the New York Mets 2-1 loss.  Syndergaard has 14.54 strikeouts per nine innings 1.38 walks per nine innings through two starts this season. Noah Syndergaard:  (ND) 7.0 IP, 1 R, 7 H, 12 SO, 1 BB Syndergaard’s fastballs and sinkers were 99 mph bullets.  His 92 mph slider (Yes, 92.7 mph average with slider) and curveball broke so sharp and...

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The Z Files: The Reason Steven Matz Struggled Against the Marlins

Steven Matz’ season debut quickly went south, giving up seven earned runs in the second inning in route to a 10-3 New York Mets loss against the Miami Marlins.  Matz exhibited one mechanic flaw leading to his lack of command, particularly in two-strike counts, resulting in the Marlins second inning carousel around the bases. Steven Matz (L, 0-1) 1.2 IP, 7 R, 6 H, 1 SO, 2 BB Arrows were...

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Collins Ready For Offense To Breakout

In yesterday’s 10-3 loss to the Miami Marlins, the Mets scored all of their runs in the fourth inning. The offense thus far has had trouble getting started, although we have seen some signs of players looking ready to break out. Manager, Terry Collins knows that the starting position players need to get it going. “Right now, we got to get this lineup rolling,” Collins said. “I’m not really...

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