The New York Mets (14-14) were defeated by the Cincinnati Reds (12-16) by a score of 5-4 (Box Score). Coming off his best start of the season, Zack Wheeler (2-2, 5.05 ERA) had a subpar night overall due to a rough second inning. Wheeler went six innings allowing four runs on seven hits while striking out four and walking three. The Mets battled back from a four-run deficit to even the score at...
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Good Morning Mets Fans! Wednesday Jason Vargas arguably pitched his best game of the season. In four and 2/3rds innings he allowed one run on three hits, while recording four strikeouts. While he struck out Bryce Harper looking to record the second out in the top of the fifth, he was pulled for Seth Lugo with runners on first and second base. Once again, Vargas was not allowed to surpass the...
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After Zack Wheeler’s home run on Tuesday night, the New York Mets became the first National League team since 1908 to have three different pitchers hit home runs in their first 25 games, per MLB Stats. Wheeler did it all last night going 2-for-3 at the plate with his first career homer, a two-run double, three RBI, and two runs scored. He also pitched seven shut out innings only allowing...
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The New York Mets (12-10) defeated the Philadelphia Phillies (12-10) by a score of 5-1 on Monday night at Citi Field to begin their home stand (Box Score). After waiting an hour and 35 minutes to start the game due to a rain delay, Steven Matz made his first start since allowing eight runs in Philadelphia last week. Unlike his last start, Matz picked up the win pitching well going six innings...
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According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, left-handed pitcher Gio Gonzalez has officially opted out of his deal with the New York Yankees after the team didn’t promote him to the major league team. Gonzalez, 33, has been connected to the Mets in the past and as recently as this winter. The longtime National has had well documented success at Citi Field, and with the team struggling on the...
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