Author: Matt Lazzaro

POTW: Lindor, Peterson Come Up in The Clutch

The Mets played seven games in seven days this week and came out on the positive end against two playoff-caliber teams, finishing with a 4-3 record. With the help of a pair of walk-off homers and great pitching performances, they improved their season record to 68-63, yet still trail the Atlanta Braves by 2.5 games for the third and final Wild Card position in the National League. Offense Player...

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POTW: Severino Tosses a Gem, Lindor Stays Hot

The Mets finished the week at 3-3 against two sub .500 ball clubs in the Oakland A’s and Miami Marlins. It was a week in which the Mets could have taken advantage of a lighter schedule to get a boost in the National League Wild Card standings, but the opposition deserves some credit. Nonetheless, the Mets enter play on Monday, sitting just two games behind the Atlanta Braves for the third...

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Players of the Week: Blackburn, Lindor Turn in Strong Showings During Rough Week

The Mets started their week in St. Louis for just one game before heading back west to take on the Colorado Rockies and Seattle Mariners. It was a week with mixed results that ranged from shutout victories to shutout losses for the Mets, who now find themselves a half game back of the Atlanta Braves for the third and final wild card spot in the National League. Pitcher of the Week: Paul...

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Players of the Week: Martinez, Manaea Highlight Split Week

The Mets split the week with a 3-3 record against the Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Angels. With their loss on Sunday afternoon, they now find themselves on the outside looking in of the National League Wild Card race, sitting 1.5 games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks for the third and final spot. Despite not staying ahead of the curve this week, the Mets played a solid brand of baseball...

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Players of the Week: Lindor Powers Another Strong Week

The Mets had an action-packed week of baseball, playing seven games in seven days, where they finished the week with a combined 5-2 record against the Miami Marlins, New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves. It was a week that included a walk-off hit in extra innings, the albeit, short return of Kodai Senga, a grand slam, a couple of multi-home run performances and saw the Mets catapult to the top...

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