Author: John Jackson

Scherzer Buckles Down in Tough Spots in Win Against Phillies

Max Scherzer put together another solid start as he limited the Philadelphia Phillies to one run in five innings of work during his second outing of the season on Wednesday afternoon. In addition to the solid performance, Scherzer provided a positive update on his hamstring. “It’s not an issue,” Scherzer said. “I feel good.” Not only did he indicate that he felt...

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Carlos Carrasco Pitches Four Innings in Spring Debut Against Astros

Carlos Carrasco took the mound for his first start of major league spring training as the New York Mets hosted the Houston Astros on Wednesday night at Clover Park. Following a rough intrasquad game start last week, the 35-year-old logged four innings of work against the Astros as he looks to get stretched out before his regular season debut on April 10. Carrasco’s first pitch of the game...

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Rich Hill Outdueled In Pitching Matchup Between Longtime MLB Veterans

The New York Mets, fresh off an energized Subway Series victory against the New York Yankees, sent Rich Hill to the mound as they opened a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals. Hill came into the game following two quality starts in September in which he held the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins to eight hits, two walks and one run across 12 innings of work. The Mets were in need...

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Trevor Williams Labors Through Five Solid Innings Against Nationals

The New York Mets sent Trevor Williams to the mound as they looked to conclude their five-game series against the Washington Nationals with a victory. Since coming over in the Javier Baez trade, Williams has provided the Mets with solid pitching. In four appearances (two starts), Williams has only allowed two runs (one earned), eight hits, and four walks across 13 innings. Williams continued...

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Rich Hill Starts Strong, But Struggles In Fourth Against Giants

The New York Mets (59-59) gave Rich Hill the ball for the fifth time this season as they opened a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants (77-42) on Monday night at Oracle Park. After being swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Mets needed to get back into the win column, but had the difficulty of facing the best team in baseball. In his previous four outings for the Mets, Hill has...

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