Author: Josh Finkelstein

Rapid Reaction: Mets Hold On to Beat Braves 3-2

The New York Mets (67-90) defeated the Atlanta Braves (71-85) by a score of 3-2 in the second game of the double-header tonight at Citi Field. Pitching:  Seth Lugo took the mound for the Mets and had his best outing since his return from the disabled list. He went six innings while allowing zero runs, two hits and striking out seven batters. Jerry Blevins replaced him in the seventh inning and...

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Morning Briefing: Swat the Pesky Nats

The Mets will send Jacob deGrom to the mound in a duel against Max Scherzer for the series with the Washington Nationals. The game starts at 1:10 p.m. and will air on SNY. Last night, the Mets welcomed the return of Noah Syndergaard. He pitched one inning, needing only five pitches to get through it while allowing one hit. However, the Mets still lost by a score of 4-3. Matt Harvey replaced him...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Get Needed Day Off After Miami Sweep

The Mets have a much needed day off before heading home to start a three-game series with the Washington Nationals. Yesterday, the Mets lost 9-2 to the Miami Marlins to complete the sweep. Rafael Montero started the game and did not fare well at all. He allowed five runs in his four innings of work, along with seven hits and two walks. He only managed to record two strikeouts in that time. The...

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Rapid Reaction: Mets Lose 5-4 In Extras After Ramos Implosion

The New York Mets (65-86) were defeated by the Miami Marlins (71-80) 5-4 on Tuesday night in the second game of a three-game series in Miami. Pitching: Seth Lugo started the game for the Mets tonight pitched well against the tough Miami Marlins lineup. Outside of a Christian Yelich homer in the fourth, he managed to shut down the lineup. He lasted five innings, while allowing one earned run,...

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Rapid Reaction: Harvey Battered In 13-1 Blowout

The New York Mets (65-85) were defeated by the Miami Marlins (70-80) 13-1 on Monday night in the first of a three-game series. Pitching: Matt Harvey started the game for the Mets and struggled from the get-go. He gave up a run in the first inning on a Justin Bour RBI single. The right-hander struggled in the third inning as well, throwing a wild pitch to allow Giancarlo Stanton which forced home...

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