Author: Rafael González

The Mets’ Offense Is Finally Punching Back

The suddenly surging New York Mets won an extra-inning game by nine runs. Yes, you read that correctly. For 11 innings in a matchup with the Nationals, the game was as tight as it gets. The division rivals entered the 12th inning tied at 6-6 before the Mets blew the doors open with a 10-run inning to win 16-7.  Before the game turned into a Little League scoreboard, it may have been the Mets’...

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Carson Benge is Settling In

The New York Mets opened their three-game revenge series in Denver with a 4-2 win. The win brings them to .500 over their last 12 games. While not exactly the trajectory of a playoff team, it’s definitely better than the stretch preceding this recent run.  Monday’s victory was, stop me if you’ve heard this before, not the best offensive showing from this Mets club. The team mustered only four...

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Bo Bichette’s Issues Are a Microcosm of Team-Wide Problems

The New York Mets opened their three game set against the reigning champs in Los Angeles with a 4-0 loss, their sixth in a row. Aside from a valiant comeback attempt against the A’s on Saturday, the Mets have been outscored 23-3 in the other five games of this early season skid.  After the game, Carlos Mendoza highlighted the team-wide inability to get the ball in the air, citing their 22 outs...

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Holmes Settles Into First 2026 Start

The New York Mets continued their solid start to the 2026 season, traveling to St. Louis to take the first game 4-2 against the Cardinals. It was a group effort offensively, with eight of the nine starters collecting at least a hit.  Rookie Carson Benge had the first multi-hit game of his young career while looking comfortable in his first start in center field. Bo Bichette, fresh off holding...

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Mendoza Bullish on Vientos Despite Spring Struggles

The New York Mets fell to the Washington Nationals Monday night, 12-6. Wouldn’t you know it, but the game was actually tied going into the ninth before Douglas Orellena allowed six runs to score. While the performance of Carson Benge continues to inspire hope, the struggles of Mark Vientos could raise some eyebrows. Mets fans can hope Vientos will run with his playing time and reclaim his 2024...

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