Author: John Flanigan

Seth Lugo Struggles in Loss to Diamondbacks

Seth Lugo was knocked around a bit in his third and worst start of the season Friday night in the 7-3 loss to Arizona. Lugo lasted five innings and threw 100 pitches, while allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out seven Diamondback hitters. “I made a few good pitches and they got some good swings on the fastballs and found some holes with breaking balls up in the zone,” Lugo said...

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Game Recap: Mets Waste Opportunities in 7-3 Loss to D’backs

The New York Mets (28-38) were defeated by the Arizona Diamondbacks (39-30) 7-3 on Friday night at Chase Field. Pitching The Diamondbacks jumped out to an early 1-0 lead as Paul Goldschmidt took Seth Lugo deep to right. He issued a two out walk to David Peralta, and allowed a single to Daniel Descalso, but struck out Nick Ahmed to strand runners on the corners and limit the damage in the first....

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Morning Briefing: DeGrom Looks to Salvage Braves Series With Split

Good morning Mets fans, last night the Mets were defeated by the Atlanta Braves 8-2 on Tuesday night at SunTrust Park. The Mets look to avoid the sweep of the two-game series this afternoon as Jacob deGrom takes the mound against Mike Soroka and the Braves at 12:10 p.m. at SunTrust Park. Latest Mets News Last night, Mickey Callaway was ejected from the game for the first time in the managerial...

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Game Recap: Wheeler Runs Out of Gas, Sewald Implodes in 8-2 Loss

The New York Mets were defeated by the Atlanta Braves 8-2 on Tuesday night at SunTrust Park. Pitching Zack Wheeler worked around a one out Dansby Swanson double, and struck out Freddie Freeman on an up and in 99 MPH fastball in a strong first inning. Wheeler worked around a Johan Camargo walk, and was helped out by a Jay Bruce sliding grab in a scoreless second inning. He cruised his way through...

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Seth Lugo to Start Friday, Jason Vargas Saturday

According to Mike Puma of the NY Post, Seth Lugo is scheduled to make another start on Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Lugo will be followed by lefty Jason Vargas on Saturday night. Since joining the rotation, Lugo is yet to allow a run over 15 innings. He continued that success in his latest start on Sunday Night Baseball. He dominated one of the best offenses in baseball,...

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