Author: Gianna Arantes

The Mets (11–9) dropped Monday evening’s Grapefruit League matchup against the Nationals (12–7), falling 12–6 at Clover Park. In a back-and-forth affair featuring multiple lead changes, the Mets’ bullpen ultimately proved to be the difference, allowing eight runs over the final two innings – including six in the ninth – as Washington pulled away late. (Box Score) David Peterson got...

The Mets (2–1) earned a 4–3 win over the Blue Jays (1–2) on Monday afternoon at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, FL, taking home back-to-back triumphs over AL East opponents. Clay Holmes got the start for New York and allowed a two-run homer to Kazuma Okamoto in the second inning to give Toronto an early 2–0 lead. Holmes settled in from there, tossing 3 2/3 innings with three strikeouts and two walks...

The Mets (78-73) topped the Padres (82-69) with an 8-3 win on Tuesday night at Citi Field. The triumph was powered by big homers from Brett Baty, Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Cedric Mullins. New York’s “piggyback” pitching plan worked to perfection, as Clay Holmes gave the Mets four innings of two-run ball before Sean Manaea took over for five strong frames with just one run allowed....

The Mets (76-69) dropped their second straight to the Phillies (85-60) on Tuesday evening at Citizens Bank Park, falling 9-3. With the loss, New York has slipped to just seven games over .500. (Box Score) Sean Manaea (1-3, 5.76 ERA) took the loss for New York. He gave up four runs across five innings, striking out five. Philadelphia struck first in the opening frame with a two-run double, then...