Author: John Flanigan

Rapid Reaction: Mets Fall 11.5 Games Back, Lose Third Straight To Nationals 7-4

The New York Mets fell to the Washington Nationals by a score of 7-4 on Saturday afternoon at Citi Field. It was the Mets’ sixth straight loss at home to the Nationals who will go for the four game sweep on Sunday. Pitching Seth Lugo was handed the loss in his second start of the 2017 season. Lugo allowed four runs, three earned, on seven hits while walking a pair and striking out five...

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Minor League Recap: Rosario Reaches Three Times, Drives in Two

Las Vegas 51s (26-40) 12, Sacramento River Cats (25-39) 2 Box Score Phillip Evans 2B 3 for 5, 3 R, RBI .216/.297/.296 Desmond Jennings CF 2 for 5, 3 RBI, 2 R .237/.301/.415 Amed Rosario SS 2 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, BB .336/.378/.500 The 51s put up twelve runs on a total of fifteen hits on the night. Amed Rosario reached base three times, including a pair of hits, and drove in two runs. Desmond...

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Matt Harvey to Miss Several Weeks With Shoulder Injury

The New York Mets announced that RHP Matt Harvey was seen today at Hospital for Special Surgery. Following an MRI and a CT scan, Harvey was diagnosed with a stress injury to the scapula bone in the right shoulder. Harvey received a PRP injection and will rehab until he is pain free, at which time he will begin a throwing program to return to pitch.  He is expected to miss several weeks. Harvey...

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Rapid Reaction: DeGrom Tosses Complete Game In 6-1 Mets Win

The New York Mets extended their winning streak to four games as they defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on Monday night at Citi Field. Pitching Jacob deGrom bounced back from a couple of rough starts with a beautiful outing Monday night. deGrom went the distance, allowing one run on five hits while walking four and striking out six. He was helped out by four 4-6-3 double plays on the night. Joe D....

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Minor League Recap: Rosario, Smith Reach Twice in Vegas Loss

Salt Lake Bees (34-27) 4, Las Vegas 51s (24-37) 3 F/11 Box Score Amed Rosario SS 2 for 5, RBI, R .340/.381/.500 Dominic Smith 1B 2 for 5, 2B, RBI .323/.373/.480 Gavin Cecchini 2B 1 for 4, R .255/.319/.353 The 51s tallied three runs on seven hits on the afternoon. Four of those hits came from Amed Rosario and Dominic Smith, as both reached base twice and drove in a run. Both Smith and Rosario’s...

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