Although his name was not in the starting lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Mets outfielder Harrison Bader still found a way to make a significant impact on the outcome of the game. His first at-bat came in a high-leverage spot in the eighth inning with runners on first and second with two outs. When the count reached one ball and two strikes, Bader lined a hit up the middle...
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After a dramatic walk-off victory to avoid a series sweep against the Braves, the New York Mets (19-20) will face the Philadelphia Phillies (28-13). The layout of this series is unusual, as the teams will play two games at Citi Field, followed by two more at Citizens Bank Park. This scheduling procedure ensures that the teams will play an even amount of home and away games ahead of their series...
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Coming off a series sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Mets (16-18) are set for three games against the St. Louis Cardinals (15-19). Over the weekend, the Mets did not win a single game against the Rays. Whether it was the struggles of Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil at the plate, the inability of closer Edwin Díaz to notch a save or the control issues with the starting pitchers,...
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After exiting Wednesday’s game with flu-like symptoms, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was not in the starting lineup for Thursday’s matinee matchup against the Chicago Cubs. This absence from the lineup was uncharacteristic for Lindor, who had appeared in every contest this season up to that point while also playing 161 games last season and 160 in 2022. As a testament to his...
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After a dramatic walk-off victory over the Cardinals on Sunday, the New York Mets (14-13) will host the Chicago Cubs (17-11) for a four-game series. Despite losing the first two games of their series against the Cardinals, the Mets bounced back on Sunday with a winning effort. Jose Quintana paved the way with eight brilliant innings, providing the Mets bullpen with much-needed rest ahead of this...
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