Author: Kai Chang

Mets’ Pitching Woes Lead to Doubleheader Sweep

After David Peterson finished seven spectacular innings of one-run ball in Game 1 of Thursday’s doubleheader, it was only a matter of time before everything fell apart. Charlie Morton had shut down a Mets lineup that had scored a combined 23 runs over their past three games. He was untouchable, and though Peterson matched him inning-for-inning, the Mets showed no spark. Twice, runners were...

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Morning Briefing: Senga, Manaea Eyeing Imminent Returns

Good morning, Mets fans! Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga are both poised to return to the Mets’ rotation this weekend, bringing the team close to full health after months of injuries. Manaea completed his final rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A Syracuse, pitching 3 2/3 innings with five strikeouts while allowing three runs. If all goes well, he is expected to make his season debut Sunday in Kansas...

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Players of the Week: Nimmo, Díaz Stand Out In Bounce-Back Week

With the Mets rebounding for a 4-2 record over the past week, several offensive players stepped up, while the rotation was largely underwhelming outside of David Peterson. New York took both series they played behind a productive lineup and a few standout performances.. They scored a modest 12 runs across three games against the Brewers before erupting for 22 runs in a series win against the...

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David Peterson Rebounds After Rough Pair of Starts

After two rough outings in which he failed to complete five innings and allowed exactly five runs each time, southpaw David Peterson bounced back with 6 2/3 strong innings while yielding just one earned run against the Milwaukee Brewers. It was a day the Mets desperately needed innings from their starter. On Wednesday, New York had played a twin bill and burned through seven different relievers....

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Jonah Tong Named Eastern League Pitcher of the Month Again

Jonah Tong is putting together one of the most dominant stretches in Binghamton Rumble Ponies history. On Wednesday, the 22-year-old right-hander was named Eastern League Pitcher of the Month for June, his second consecutive win. No player in franchise history had ever won the award in back-to-back months. Tong was nearly untouchable in June, posting a 0.93 ERA and 0.69 WHIP over five starts...

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