Author: John Flanigan

Game Recap: Comeback Kids Strike Again in 8-6 Win Over Marlins

The New York Mets (9-1) extended their winning streak to seven games with a thrilling 8-6 victory over the Miami Marlins (3-8). For the first time in franchise history, the Mets have won nine of their first ten games. Pitching Jacob deGrom started off the night with a scoreless first inning, as he was helped out by a nice pick at first by Wilmer Flores. deGrom hit Brian Anderson with a pitch...

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Morning Briefing: Let the Good Times Roll!

Good morning Mets fans! Noah Syndergaard takes the mound tonight as the Mets begin a three game series with the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Last night, the Mets completed the three game series sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 6-5 win, extending their winning streak to five games. Seth Lugo pitched great in relief again, and Yoenis Cespedes picked up the game winning RBI single in the...

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Morning Briefing: Syndergaard Goes For Series Sweep

Good morning Mets fans! Last night Matt Harvey made a very strong 2018 debut, throwing five shutout innings of one-hit ball in the Mets 2-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. On the offensive side of things, the Mets scored two runs on the night. Both runs came in the sixth inning as the Todd Frazier drove in Yoenis Cespedes with an RBI double and Travis d’Arnaud proceeded...

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Game Recap: Harvey Throws Five Scoreless in 2-0 Win Over Phils

The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 on Tuesday night at Citi Field behind a strong 2018 debut from Matt Harvey. Pitching Harvey picked up a no decision on the night, but made a very strong 2018 debut. The right-hander started off the night with a perfect first inning sitting at 91-92 mph with his fastball. He allowed a leadoff single to Rhys Hoskins in the second, but got...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Welcome Kapler and the Phillies

Good morning Mets fans! Matt Harvey makes his season debut tonight at Citi Field against the Philadelphia Phillies. Yesterday, the Mets dropped the series finale to the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 5-1. Steven Matz started for the Mets, and labored through four innings. Matz’s velocity sat in the 93-94 mph range, and his control was shaky. In his four innings he allowed three runs on four...

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