Author: John Flanigan

Rapid Reaction: Walk-Off Wilmer Gives Mets Fourth Straight Win

The New York Mets came back from a five run deficit to defeat the Oakland Athletics 6-5 on Saturday night at Citi Field and stretch their winning streak to four games. Pitching Zack Wheeler’s struggles continued as he his still yet to win a game since May 20. Wheeler was welcomed to the game rudely as Matt Joyce led off the game with a homer to center field. The Athletics added three more in the...

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Minor League Recap: Lindsay Records Four Hits, Alonso Blasts Two Homers

Fresno Grizzlies (56-42) 18, Las Vegas 51s (37-61) 5 Box Score RHP Donovan Hand (L, 2-4, 6.92) 4.0 IP, 6 R, 6 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 2 K RHP Beck Wheeler (8.04) 1.1 IP, 6 R, 6 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 1 K LHP Kyle Regnault (3.47) 0.2 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 H, 2 BB RHP Luis Mateo (10.80) 0.2 IP, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 1 HBP LHP Alberto Baldonado (7.94) 1.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 1 K RHP Cody Decker (0.00) 1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H...

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Granderson Hints At Retirement After This Season

Curtis Granderson understands exactly what is going on right now. With the trade deadline approaching and the Mets looking like nothing but sellers, Granderson knows his days as a Met may be numbered. Granderson, an impending free agent, has also come out and said that he realizes his days as a Major League ballplayer may be numbered as well. The 36-year old outfielder spoke to Howie Kussoy of...

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Rapid Reaction: Lugo Smacks First Career Home Run in 9-3 Win

The New York Mets defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-3 at Citi Field on Saturday night. Pitching Seth Lugo bounced back from his rough start in Washington with a solid start Saturday night. Lugo lasted 6.2 and allowed three runs on seven hits while walking a pair and striking out five. Lugo held the Rockies scoreless through five, but faltered in the sixth allowed a sac fly and a double to plate a...

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Minor League Recap: Chris Flexen Flirts With No-Hitter

Albuquerque Isotopes (45-45) 8, Las Vegas 51s (35-56) 4 Box Score RHP Mitch Atkins (L, 2-2, 7.45) 3.0 IP, 6 R, 6 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 1 K RHP Luis Mateo (7.71) 2.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 K RHP Beck Wheeler (7.43) 2.0 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 H, 2 K LHP Kyle Regnault (3.20) 1.0 IP, 0 R, 2 H LHP Alberto Baldonado (7.56) 1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 3 K Mitch Atkins made the start for the 51s and he was roughed up. Atkins only...

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