Author: John Jackson

Game Recap: Mets Set Franchise Record In Runs With 24-4 Win Over Phillies

The New York Mets (52-67) set a franchise record in runs as they beat the Philadelphia Phillies (66-54) 24-4 on Thursday in the first game of a doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park. The game was the second Facebook Live exclusive broadcast that the Mets have participated in this year. They also set a franchise record with 25 hits in a 9-inning game. Pitching Corey Oswalt (2-2, 5.16 ERA) got the...

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Morning Briefing: Wheeler Looks To Extend Scoreless Streak

Good morning Mets fans! The New York Mets (47-65) had an off day yesterday after winning their series against the Cincinnati Reds (50-65) a day prior. Latest Mets News The Mets will take on the Miami Marlins (47-69) at Marlins Park tonight in a battle that will either help pad the Mets’ fourth place standing or help the Marlins take over fourth. Zack Wheeler (6-6, 3.89 ERA) gets the nod...

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Morning Briefing: DeGrom Looks For His Sixth Win

Good morning Mets fans! The New York Mets (44-62) dropped the opening contest of their four-game series with the Atlanta Braves (58-47) last night by a score of 4-2. Jason Vargas (2-7, 8.23 ERA) failed to go more than five innings for his 11th start in a row and gave up all four of the Braves’ runs. A perfect four innings from the bullpen couldn’t help lift the Mets past the Braves...

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Game Recap: Vargas Shaky In Mets’ 4-2 Loss To Braves

The New York Mets (44-62) fell to the Atlanta Braves (58-47) by a score of 4-2 on Thursday night at Citi Field. Pitching The Mets sent Jason Vargas (2-7, 8.23 ERA) to the mound for his 11th start of the season. In his past 10 starts he had not pitched more than five innings. That trend continued in this game as he had another five-inning outing. Vargas started off on the wrong foot as he gave up...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Look to Extend Winning Streak

Good morning Mets fans! The New York Mets (43-57) defeated the red-hot Pittsburgh Pirates (53-51) last night by a score of 12-6. While Steven Matz (5-8, 3.79 ERA) gave up four runs and two homers, he matched a career high in strikeouts with nine. Nine Mets also got hits in the game and they combined for 14 hits and nine walks overall. Latest Mets News Jason Vargas (2-6, 8.60 ERA) comes off the...

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