The 2021 season has not been easy for Mets starter Carlos Carrasco. First inning woes have been a constant. He has had ten starts under his belt since returning from injury, but his 14.44 ERA in the opening frame is discouraging. All of the other innings show a considerable decrease in a 2.60 ERA, which obviously confirms he has gotten into his groove. In his last seven games, Carrasco has...
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Mets starter Marcus Stroman is an elite athlete who is consistent, focused and self-aware. These qualities have helped him emerge as the de facto ace for the Mets in the absence of Jacob DeGrom. In his last seven games, Stroman had 40 innings under his belt and allowed 38 hits, 17 earned runs, 12 walks and struck out 39 to a 3.83 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. His baseball IQ and athleticism have given the...
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Marcus Stroman is not a pitcher who needs to depend on a particular pitch. He likes to adapt; he thrives on much more than the average fastball. His sinker and “split changeup” provide another look into his previous success. In his last seven games, Stroman had 40 IP, 40 H, 16 ER, 10 BB, 41 K, a 3.60 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP. He has provided the team with consistency and that is what this New York...
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The Mets sent Rich Hill to the mound Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles to pitch for only his sixth game as a Met after being traded from the Tampa Bay Rays last month. The 41-year-old’s regular season numbers for the Rays didn’t stand out too much, but the one thing the Mets possibly saw coming out of this trade was a seasoned playoff veteran pitcher. He has an extensive playoff history and...
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After being sidelined with a shoulder impingement, Mets’ pitcher Dellin Betances will undergo shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season. The right-handed relief pitcher was first placed on the 10-day IL on April 8, a day after making his season debut and his lone appearance of 2021. He was then placed on a 60 -day IL toward the end of April. After working hard to strengthen his shoulder,...
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