Author: John Jackson

Rapid Reaction: Youngsters Lead Mets To 4-2 Win Over Diamondbacks

The New York Mets (55-70) defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks (69-58) 4-2 on Wednesday night at Citi Field. Pitching: Chris Flexen (2-2, 6.55 ERA) got the nod for the Mets in this game looking to build off decent outings in his last three starts. He did exactly that as he went six innings and gave up six hits, four walks, and two runs, while striking out five. It was his longest outing of the...

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Kevin McGowan Shaky in MLB Debut

Kevin McGowan, 25, made his MLB debut out of the bullpen with the New York Mets on Tuesday. McGowan was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas after Steven Matz landed on the disabled list due to irritation in the ulnar nerve of his pitching elbow. The 2013 13th-round pick was 5-4 with a 4.06 ERA, 1.355 WHIP, and 55 strikeouts in 62 innings pitched and 44 games (one start) in Triple-A. The Mets...

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Rapid Reaction: Conforto, Granderson Power Mets Over Phillies 6-2

The New York Mets (53-62) defeated the Philadelphia Phillies (43-72) 6-2 on Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. It was their first win on Sunday since June 25 and brought their Sunday record to 6-13. Pitching: Chris Flexen (1-1, 8.49 ERA) made his fourth career start for the Mets, looking to build off the success he experienced during his last start when he picked up his first MLB win. He...

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Rapid Reaction: Mets’ Bats Quiet in 3-1 Loss to Phillies

The New York Mets (52-62) lost to the Philadelphia Phillies (43-71) by a score of 3-1 on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park. Pitching Steven Matz (2-5, 5.77 ERA) started for the Mets in this game looking to bounce back from a string of poor outings. He wasn’t lights-out, but he did make his longest outing since July 3. He went 5 2/3 innings and gave up four hits, two walks, and two runs...

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Rapid Reaction: Rosario’s First Homer Helps Mets Edge Phillies 7-6

The New York Mets (52-61) defeated the Philadelphia Phillies (42-71) by a score of 7-6 on Friday night at Citizen’s Bank Park. The Mets’ No. 2 prospect Dominic Smith made his MLB debut and picked up his first career hit. Pitching Seth Lugo (5-3, 4.55 ERA) took the hill for the Mets, looking to help his team win back-to-back games for the first time since July 24-25. He didn’t...

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