Even when the Mets win, they can’t catch a break. That’s just how things have been going the past two weeks for this team. The Mets did indeed get a much-needed 4-0 victory and series split against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night. However, they also lost starter Griffin Canning to injury, potentially for the rest of the season. The blow comes with Kodai Senga, Tylor Megill and Sean Manaea...
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The mood was festive at Citi Field on Friday night before a pitch was even thrown, thanks to Pride Night at the park and a six-game Mets winning streak. But in a rare instance, the club’s bullpen was not able to keep the good vibes going, blowing a four-run lead in a 7-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Carlos Mendoza made what at the time was a controversial decision to pull Mets...
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If the Mets lose out on home-field advantage to the Dodgers by one game come October, they will surely remember this game as the one that got away. The Mets blew an early 4-0 lead and went on to lose 6-5 thanks to a couple of base-running and defensive blunders, plus a small village of 13 men left on base. They went 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position, continuing a concerning trend. Pete...
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After a Subway Series filled with drama, both on the field and in the media, the Mets were probably happy to escape New York and head up north. However, the Boston Red Sox gave them a rude welcome. Mets starter Kodai Senga struggled at first, looking uncomfortable in a chilly and windy Fenway Park against an aggressive Boston lineup. He gave up two runs in the first inning and another run in the...
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Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo each homered while Clay Holmes turned in a quality start in the New York Mets’ 9-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night, snapping a two-game losing streak. The Mets have won all five games against the Cardinals this season and have yet to lose three games in a row. After a back-and-forth battle in the first few innings, the Mets went ahead for good with...
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