Max Scherzer entered Saturday night’s contest against the Boston Red Sox coming off a strong outing in which he allowed just one hit across seven shutout innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, facing the Red Sox, Scherzer failed to keep the ball in the yard, coughing up four home runs in six innings as the Mets dropped the second game of the series. Scherzer’s struggles...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Starling Marte told the New York Daily News that he’s still battling pain and soreness from the double groin surgery he underwent in the offseason. Marte said through his interpreter that it’s largely affected his hitting, limiting how much he can rotate when he swings. The 34-year-old was an All-Star in 2022 but is having the worst season of his career by...
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Good morning, Mets fans! José Quintana was set to make his Mets debut on Wednesday, but Buck Showalter said Sunday that Quintana will be pushed back a day because of his recent battle with the flu. Justin Verlander will start Wednesday on regular rest, while Quintana will take the hill on Thursday. Latest Mets News After two failed attempts at a sacrifice bunt, Luis Guillorme delivered a...
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Entering Friday night, Justin Verlander was in the midst of his most consistent stretch as a Met. The right-hander had allowed just two earned runs in his last 18 innings, and looked to open the second half strong. However, Verlander struggled with his control from the very start, leading the Mets to their eventual 6-0 loss. Verlander threw 23 pitches in the first inning, issuing walks to...
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In 2022, the Mets’ bullpen had the third-best ERA in the National League with a 3.55 mark. They blew just 15 save chances all season, the second-fewest in baseball behind the Orioles. This year, the bullpen took a blow before the season even started when Edwin Díaz tore a patellar tendon during the World Baseball Classic. In his absence, Met relievers have already been charged with 20...
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