Author: John Jackson

Rapid Reaction: Harvey Struggles in Mets 6-2 Loss to Phillies

The New York Mets (69-91) lost to the Philadelphia Phillies (65-95) 6-2 on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. Pitching: Matt Harvey (5-6, 6.70 ERA) got the nod for the last time in 2017. He was unable to end his season on a high note as he only lasted four innings and gave up seven hits, three walks, and four runs while striking out three. Hansel Robles came in for the fifth and gave up two...

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Rapid Reaction: Mets Beat Braves 7-1 in Final Home Game

The New York Mets (69-90) beat the Atlanta Braves (71-87) by a score of 7-1 on Wednesday night at Citi Field. It was the Mets final home game of 2017 and it brought their 2017 home record to 37-44. Pitching: Robert Gsellman (7-7, 5.38 ERA) made his final start of 2017. In what has been an extremely inconsistent season, the 24-year-old went out with a bang. Gsellman went six innings and held the...

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Rapid Reaction: Travis d’Arnaud Blasts Two Homers, Leads Mets Past Nats 7-6

The New York Mets (66-87) beat the Washington Nationals (92-61) by a score of 7-6 on Friday night at Citi Field. Pitching: Jacob deGrom (15-9, 3.55 ERA) was supposed to start on Friday, but his start was pushed back to Sunday due to nausea and an upset stomach. Robert Gsellman (7-7, 5.22 ERA) pitched in deGrom’s place while on regular rest. Gsellman took a step back from the success he...

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Rapid Reaction: Montero Struggles as Braves Beat Mets, 3-2

The New York Mets (63-84) fell to the Atlanta Braves (67-79) by a score of 3-2 on Friday night at SunTrust Park. They have now lost five straight games. Pitching: Rafael Montero (5-9, 5.05 ERA) got the nod for the Mets in this one. Montero started off well, but fell into trouble in the fifth inning. He left with two outs in the fifth after giving up two runs and then loading the bases. He took...

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Rapid Reaction: Mets Blown Out by Cubs 17-5

The New York Mets (63-82) lost to the Chicago Cubs (79-66) by a score of 17-5 on Wednesday night at Citi Field. Pitching: Matt Harvey (5-4, 5.82 ERA) was on the bump in this game for the third time since coming off the disabled list. He made another poor start as he gave up seven hits, four walks, and five runs while striking out two. Harvey left the fourth inning with the bases loaded and one...

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