The New York Mets swiped their fourth straight victory with a 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, improving to 6-1 on the young season. Pitching: Steven Matz successfully worked around a Trea Turner bunt hit and steal in his first inning of work, striking out his next three hitters in order. The second inning began with two more strikeouts as Matz made good use of his...
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Attending a Mets game at Citi Field, even as it is, is something that everyone deserves to experience. Currently the fourth-newest big league ballpark, it boasts a myriad of features. The variety of different food options, the Coca-Cola Corner, and the Good Humor Fan Fest area are just a few of the amenities that have enticed both the die-hard fan and layperson over the past nine seasons. Just a...
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The Mets dropped another home matchup against the Houston Astros by a final of 5-2 at First Data Field. They are now 5-11 this spring, sitting at the bottom of the Grapefruit League standings. Pitching: Jacob deGrom began his afternoon by striking out the side in a 15-pitch first inning, mixing a 95-97 mile per hour fastball with a slider that sat 90-92. Despite maintaining his velocity the...
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There is certainly reason for Mets fans to be skeptical about the way Yoenis Cespedes has carried himself on the field throughout his career. A kicked ball in the World Series, a questionable workout regimen, and some run-ins on the golf course tell a story of a player who has indeed had his issues staying focused. And credit Cespedes for making an effort to minimize the distractions and focus...
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The Mets dropped a home daytime contest against a split-squad Washington Nationals team by a score of 7-3 at First Data Field. Pitching: Steven Matz recorded just two outs in a 34-pitch effort that saw five runs (all earned) come in on four hits and two walks. His inability to control his fastball put him in a hole early, dooming him into five hitter’s counts against his first six batters....
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