Author: James Villani

Examining The Decisive Game 3 Pitching Matchup

After a victory in a win-or-go-home Game 2, the New York Mets will face elimination once again Sunday night in Game 3. After a stellar performance by Jacob deGrom Saturday, the Mets will turn to their third starter, Chris Bassitt. On the other side of things, the San Diego Padres will turn to the right-handed Joe Musgrove. Joe Musgrove  After coming over from the Pittsburgh Pirates,...

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Jacob DeGrom Posts Gutsy Effort In Game 2 Victory

The New York Mets turned to their ace of nine years on Saturday night in a do-or-die Game 2. Well, despite not having his best stuff at time, the two-time Cy Young winner turned in a start good enough to give the Mets an opportunity to live another day. After six strong innings, the Mets piled on some insurance runs and Jacob deGrom earned an all-important Game 2 victory. Leading up to Saturday...

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Mets Swept 5-3 Versus Atlanta, All But Ending Division Hopes

It was do or die time for the New York Mets (98-61) Sunday night at Truist Park. With their NL East chances hanging in the balance, New York faltered for the third-straight night. They lost to the Atlanta Braves (100-59), 5-3. In doing so, all but eliminating the chance of capturing a division title. For the first time in the series, the Atlanta Braves struck first. In the first inning, Dansby...

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Mets’ Offensive Style Showing Its Limitations

Another game, another lackluster offensive performance by the New York Mets on Saturday evening. The New York offense, for the most part, has been struggling, outside some single-game explosions, for months. The main culprit of all these struggles can be traced back to a lack of power. Specifically, the home-run ball. The Mets’ offense has largely been praised by fans and pundits for...

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Mets’ NL East Title Aspirations On The Brink

The New York Mets entered their pivotal three-game set against the Atlanta Braves with one main goal in mind. This being, do not get swept. Well, after two straight frustrating losses to begin the series, they are one game from the worst-case scenario. With a loss Sunday night, the Mets would be 2.0 games back of Atlanta and without the division tiebreaker. Their division title chances would be...

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