Author: Kai Chang

Morning Briefing: Mets Secure Crucial Game 1 Victory

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets secured a crucial 8-4 victory over the Brewers Tuesday to open their NL Wild Card series. A big fifth inning saw them score five runs off right-hander Joel Payamps and southpaw Aaron Ashby (who bears an uncanny resemblance to Mets lefty Danny Young). Nearly every hitter in the starting lineup reached base, with just one exception, in catcher Francisco Alvarez....

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Morning Briefing: Lindor Ready to Pinch Hit

Good morning, Mets fans! It’s the hope that kills you. Your New York Metropolitans were defeated by the Atlanta Braves 5-1 Tuesday. Mets starter Luis Severino and some bad defense gave up four runs in just four innings of work. Relievers after Sevy pitched well, conceding just one over the final four innings. On the other hand, Braves starter Spencer Schwellenbach was pitch-perfect outside...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Slide Into Second Wild Card Spot

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets face an unexpected problem: what to do regarding the middle infield? On Tuesday, a day potential MVP Francisco Lindor warmed the bench due to his day-to-day injury status, the Mets demolished the Washington Nationals 10-1. Jose Iglesias, who was widely expected to fill out the Triple-A Syracuse roster before the season, tallied three hits Monday, continuing his...

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Morning Briefing: Lindor’s Status Still Unknown

Good morning, Mets fans! Carlos Mendoza told the media that Francisco Lindor’s back injury remains day-to-day; he missed his first game of the 2024 season Saturday. Mendoza added that he’ll have to go through a “series of exercises just to get ready” to return to regular playing time. SNY columnist John Harper added that Mendoza didn’t sound confident about Lindor’s...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Have Just Six Runs in Last Three Games

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets were s0undly defeated by the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Tuesday. While the Mets struck first with an RBI single from five-hitter Brandon Nimmo, David Peterson was crushed in the third, allowing six to reach base and giving up five runs overall (four earned). Former Met Chris Bassitt twirled six strong innings, allowing just one run and five hits while striking out...

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