The Mets opened up Thursday’s game against the Phillies on a mission to save face in what has been a rough series, scoring four runs in the first inning. They ended the night with the embarrassment of a four-game sweep at the hands of Philadelphia. After their opening hit barrage, the Mets’ bats literally went quiet, with their last 25 hitters retired in order by Phillies pitchers. Mets...
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Nolan McLean flashed his undeniable talent in his first two big league starts. In his third, McLean showed he can handle the pressure of a pennant race as well. The Mets rookie blanked the division-leading Philadelphia Phillies over eight innings in a critical 6-0 victory to complete the sweep on Wednesday night. The win moved the Mets to within four games of Philadelphia. McLean was brilliant,...
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The Mets went to Washington, D.C., hoping to build some late-season momentum against the last-place Nationals. They left in shambles, losing two of three, which culminated in an embarrassing 9-3 loss in the series rubber match on Thursday. Once again, the Mets got off to a promising start. Francisco Lindor homered to lead off the game, Starling Marte hit a solo shot, and Hayden Senger had a sac...
Read MoreKodai Senga failed to deliver a quality start against the Nationals on Wednesday, continuing what has been a disturbing trend for him and all other Mets pitchers not named David Peterson. The first two innings looked promising, as Senga retired all six Nats batters on just 19 pitches with two strikeouts. Unfortunately, any momentum was thwarted when Senga gave up two runs in the third, including...
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An early six-run lead for the Mets evaporated faster than the rain on Wednesday night, sending New York to an 11-6 loss against the Braves at a wet Citi Field. Ineffective pitching was once again the main culprit, though this time it was a rare dud by staff ace David Peterson that did them in. After being given a 6-0 lead, Peterson fell apart in the fourth, allowing four runs and four walks in...
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