The New York Mets needed just six more outs to cement their first series win since June 1. However, the Philadelphia Phillies struck for four runs in the eighth inning to dish out a 7-6 loss to the reeling Mets. Once again, a large theme in the game was manager Buck Showalter’s decision making, specifically relating to the bullpen. The most noteworthy decision occurred in the eighth...
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Entering the eighth inning of the final game of a three-game set between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, the Mets held a three-run lead. Manager Buck Showalter opted to go with left-handed reliever Josh Walker with lefties Bryce Harper and Bryson Stott due up in the inning. Walker walked each and allowed the middle hitter to tally a single. Showalter’s next move?...
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The New York Mets are calling up utility infielder Danny Mendick to replace Eduardo Escobar on the active roster per Mike Puma of the NY Post. Escobar was involved in a deal yesterday that saw him moved the Los Angeles Angels for two top-25 prospects. As a result, a roster spot was opened. New York is opting to use that roster spot on the former Chicago White Sox infielder. The 29-year-old has...
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Just six days ago, on June 12, the New York Mets signed veteran Luke Voit to a minor league contract. Since then, Voit has impressed mightily with Triple-A Syracuse. Through 27 plate appearances and 15 at-bats (six games) with the Triple-A Mets he owns a terrific 1.460 OPS. This figure is driven by four extra-base hits (two home runs, one triple, one double) and a staggering 11 walks to go along...
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Entering the eighth inning, the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets were knotted up at eight. Manager Buck Showalter opted to go with closer David Robertson who pitched a 1-2-3 inning throwing only eight pitches. Showalter then chose to go with Adam Ottavino for the ninth Sunday afternoon at Citi Field and he gave up the game-winning home run. As a result, the Mets lost the contest 8-7 and the...
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