Author: John Flanigan

Rapid Reaction: Murphy Grand Slam Clinches Series Sweep Of Mets

The New York Mets fell to the Washington Nationals 6-3 as they completed the series sweep at Citi Field. Pitching Zack Wheeler struggled in the first inning giving up a grand slam to Daniel Murphy but was solid after that. Wheeler prevailed and threw seven innings allowing four hits and four runs while striking out six. His secondary pitches were very dominant on the night. Josh Smoker pitched...

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Mets Minors Recap: Amed Rosario Reaches Base Three Times

Fresno Grizzlies (8-7) 10 , Las Vegas 51s (7-8) 3 Box Score RHP Wilfredo Boscan 3.0 IP, 6 R, 5 ER, 9 H, 2 BB, K (0-1, 3.75) RHP Beck Wheeler 2.0 IP, 0 R, H, 2 BB, 2 K (0.96) RHP Ben Rowen 1.0 IP, 0 R, H (11.37) RHP Cory Burns 1.0 IP, 1 BB (5.06) RHP Chase Bradford 1.0 IP, 4 R, 4 ER, 6 H, K (6.00) Wilfredo Boscan was roughed up early as the Grizzlies put up five runs in the first inning. Wheeler,...

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Game Recap: Harvey Strong As Mets Fall 4-2

The Mets fell to the Marlins 4-2 in the final game of a four game set Sunday afternoon. After rallying late to tie the game, the Mets fell on a walk-off blast in the bottom of the ninth. Pitching Matt Harvey made his third start of the season Sunday afternoon. He allowed a run in the first on a bunt single, an error on a pick off, and a ground out. After that he was in control for most of the...

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MMO Game Recap: deGrom Strikes Out Thirteen in Mets 5-4 Loss

The New York Mets fell to the Miami Marlins 5-4 as the Mets bullpen struggled to hold the lead late. Pitching Jacob deGrom made only two mistakes on the night as he gave up two homers in the second. Other than that, deGrom was electric as he lasted seven innings giving up four hits, the two runs, and matched his career high with thirteen strike outs. Fernando Salas (0-1) made his eighth...

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Lucas Duda Continues Strong Start to Season

Lucas Duda has started off the 2017 season a lot stronger than most have expected. In 10 games, Duda is hitting .286/.390/.686 with two doubles, four homers, and seven runs batted in. For a guy who missed four months last season due to a stress fracture in his back, that is very impressive. Friday night, Duda hit a long, 441 foot solo shot to deep center field. It was his third this week, as he...

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