Author: Michael Simon

NL Wild Card Update: Mets Clinging to Slim Lead

The Mets have done everything in their power to give up their long-held claim on a playoff spot. Lucky for them, no other team has been able to grab it. At least not yet. Despite an eight-game losing streak, followed by two wins and a loss, the Mets are still in pole position for the third Wild Card spot thanks to spotty play by their competition. With ten games remaining, New York leads the...

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Mets Get Swept By Phillies, Losing Streak Hits Six

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 Throws Eight Scoreless Innings as Mets Sweep Phillies

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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Manaea, Stanek Falter as Mets Drop Series to Nationals

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...

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Senga’s Struggles Persist in Washington

Kodai 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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