The Mets (57-63) defeated the Nationals (74-46) by the score of 2-0 tonight at Nationals Park. Finally, a quick recap that I can write with a splash of positivity behind it. Jon Niese against Edwin Jackson, a pitching matchup that had the chance to be something great, exceeded expectations. Jon Niese started and pitched masterfully through 7.1 innings, allowing just 5 hits and striking out 7. He...
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Updated 8/18 1:00 PM Tim asked me yesterday to do some digging on this, and so I did. According to what a source from The Oklahoman with knowledge of the situation told me, the Oklahoma City Red Hawks are “not very keen” on renewing their PDC with the Houston Astros. The word is that the Mets are one of two teams that have some “strong appeal” to them. – JD Original...
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The Binghamton Mets looked like they were on their way to a win on Friday night at NYSEG Stadium, and then watched that win fade away and turn into a blowout as the Richmond Flying Squirrels scored eight runs in the final two innings to take game one of the series by a score of 10-3. Mark Cohoon, making his first start since a nine inning complete game gem against the Harrisburg Senators on...
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From Elias: Matt Harvey struck out eight batters against the Reds on Thursday, bringing his total to 34 in his five major-league games. The only pitchers who debuted in the major leagues with the Mets and had that many strikeouts in their first five starts are Nolan Ryan (39) and Dwight Gooden (36). Harvey was also the first player in the modern era to collect two hits while totaling...
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Charlotte 6, St. Lucie 5 Jack Leathersich was hit hard in his relief appearance and St. Lucie took the series opening loss, 6-5. Key Players: Alonzo Harris – 3 for 5, 3 runs scored, 1 strikeout, 1 stolen base T.J. Rivera – 2 for 4, 2 strikeouts Aderlin Rodriguez – 2 for 4, 2 RBI, 1 strikeout Cory Vaughn – 1 for 4, 2 stolen bases, 2 RBI, 1 run scored Logan Verrett – 6 IP,...
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