Author: John Flanigan

Minor League Recap: Desmond Lindsay Homers in Fireflies’ Loss

Reno Aces (34-20) 9, Las Vegas 51s (21-33) 2 Box Score Kevin Plawecki C 2 for 4, 2 2B .327/.352/.510 Phillip Evans 3B 1 for 3, RBI, BB .232/.319/.311 Gavin Cecchini 2B 1 for 3, RBI, R, BB .246/.313/.348 Dominic Smith 1B 1 for 4, 2B, 2 K .323/.374/.498 The 51s weren’t able to get much going offensively, as they were only able to muster two runs on six hits. Phillip Evans drove in one of the...

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Minor League Recap: Rosario Homers, Extends Hitting Streak in Vegas Win

Las Vegas 51s (21-31) 10, El Paso Chihuahuas 5 (24-28) Dominic Smith 1B 1 for 4, 2 RBI, 2 R .325/.378.500 Amed Rosario SS 2 for 4, HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, BB .354/.393/.519 Kevin Plawecki C 3 for 4, 3 RBI .311/.340/.467 Desmond Jennings CF 1 for 4, 2B, RBI .241/.302/.420 Amed Rosario extended his hitting streak to sixteen games with a seventh inning single. He eventually came around to score on a Kevin...

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Rapid Reaction: Harvey Throws Six Strong As Mets Win 7-2

Matt Harvey gave the New York Mets the pitching performance they needed as they defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 on Sunday night at PNC Park to finish off the weekend series win. Pitching Matt Harvey showed some signs of his “Dark Knight” form, and put together his best start of the season. Harvey threw six innings of one run ball, and allowed six hits and struck out four. Paul Sewald allowed...

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Rapid Reaction: Mets Bullpen Fails As Pirates Stun With 5-4 Walk-Off Win

The New York Mets were handed a stunning 5-4  defeat by the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Saturday night. John Jaso snapped the 4-4 tie in the tenth with a bases loaded walk-off single. Pitching Zack Wheeler continued his string of recent success, as he picked up another quality start. Wheeler allowed three runs on seven hits and struck out five over six innings. Neil Ramirez was pulled...

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Neil Walker Homers Twice, Drives in Four During Homecoming

Mets second baseman Neil Walker returned home to PNC Park to take on the Pirates Friday night, and he returned home with a bang. Walker had a huge night as he reached base three times including a pair of home runs, and drove in four runs. On his homecoming Walker said postgame, “I was able to get ahead of things. I knew what to expect some of the off the field stuff. More than that, I was much...

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