One step closer. Despite the Mets having lost five of their last seven games, including last night’s 6-2 loss against the Atlanta Braves, they are now one game closer to clinching the division. Their magic number was trimmed to six games with the Washington Nationals losing 4-1 to the Baltimore Orioles. Thanks, O’s… In the eyes of the Mets players, they have to look at it the...
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Mets setup man Tyler Clippard suffered from some back tightness that sidelined him during the Subway Series this past weekend. On Monday, he returned to the mound and pitched a scoreless eighth inning, however manager Terry Collins opted to use him again on Tuesday with the team behind and Clippard was hit hard and unable to locate his pitches. In the ninth inning, he gave up a two-run double to...
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The Mets bullpen pitched three scoreless innings last night to preserve a 4-0 win over the Atlanta Braves in the first of three games at Citi Field. Mets starter Jon Niese pitched an outstanding game, going six innings while giving up just three hits and no runs. But just as impressive were Addison Reed, Tyler Clippard, and Jeurys Familia who each had strong performances, giving up just two hits...
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The New York Mets get back on track with a simple 4-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves. The Mets lead over the Washington Nationals increases to 6.5 games with their magic number to clinch the division now at seven. Here are four encouraging points from last nights victory. Jon Niese: W, 6.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 2 SO, 2 BB With his first win in a month, Niese pitched well against a weak Braves lineup,...
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Yoenis Cespedes looks to be getting back on track with a very nice night at the plate against the Atlanta Braves on Monday. The Yo Show returned with a 3-for-4 performance that included two doubles and a single. Yoenis was mired in an 0-for-19 slump before doubling on Sunday off CC Sabathia. His double on Monday night in the fifth was an absolute screamer off the wall that was measured by...
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