Author: John Jackson

Syndergaard Leaves Game With Fingernail Issue After Six Solid Innings

Noah Syndergaard made his third start of the season on Friday against the Miami Marlins and Edinson Volquez. Things did not come as smoothly as usual for the ace, though the finished product was solid. Thor went six innings and gave up six hits, no walks, two runs, and one earned run while striking out four Marlins. At 87 pitches he could’ve went longer in the game, but was taken out after...

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Rapid Reaction: Mets Defeat Marlins 9-8 In 16-Inning Marathon

The New York Mets (7-3) won the opening game of their series against the Miami Marlins (4-5) by a score of 9-8 in 16 innings on Thursday night at Marlins Park, extending their winning streak to five games. Pitching Robert Gsellman got the nod and had a tough outing to say the least. He started the game by loading the bases and giving up a grand slam to Marcell Ozuna. The tide seemed to have...

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Rapid Reaction: Wheeler Rebounds, Conforto Homers As Mets Beat Phillies 5-4

The New York Mets (6-3) completed the sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies (3-6) at Citizen’s Bank Park on Wednesday by a score of 5-4. Pitching Zack Wheeler got the start and looked to rebound from his five-run, four-inning performance last Friday. He did just that as he went 5.2 innings of three-run ball to pick up the win, his first since 2014. He gave up four hits, one walk, and struck...

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Conforto’s First Start of the Season was a Success

Michael Conforto got his first start of the season on Sunday in place of Curtis Granderson. He took advantage of it as he went 1-3 with a solo home run and a bases-loaded walk. He is now 2-for-6 with one home run, two RBI, and two runs scored on the young season. Conforto’s solid start to the season comes after a strong spring training. In 24 spring games and 60 at bats he hit...

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Rapid Reaction: Wheeler Shaky As Mets Fall To Marlins 7-2

The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins by a score of 7-2 on Friday night at Citi Field. It was Zack Wheeler’s first regular season start since September 25, 2014; 925 days ago. Pitching Wheeler started off the game with a perfect first inning accompanied by two strikeouts. He didn’t fare as well in the next two innings, however. In the second inning he gave up three runs on a...

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