Mets’ pitcher Jacob deGrom had quite a rookie season in 2014. He posted a 9-6 record with 2.69 ERA and a 1.140 WHIP. He struck out 144 batters in 140.1 innings pitched. He won the Rookie of the Year award in the National League. And on September 15, he opened a game against the Marlins by striking out the first eight batters. Strikeouts are not new to deGrom, who despite being on...
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The New York Mets (72-72, third place in the National League’s eastern division) continue their second-to-last home stand of the season, hosting manager Mike Shildt’s St. Louis Cardinals (73-69, third place in the National League’s central division) for three night games at Citi Field. For the Mets, coming off an emotional series victory over the New York Yankees,...
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The details of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the amazing work the Mets did in the relief effort, and Mike Piazza’s dramatic home run in the first game back in New York have all been well-chronicled over the years. To read an outstanding recap of all of those events and their impact, please check out this piece by Metsmerized Online’s Marshall Field. As is the case for...
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As the Mets battle for a spot in the 2021 post season, let’s recall that September 10, 1969 was an important date in one of their past playoff pursuits. On that date, the New York Mets found themselves in first place for the first time in franchise history, on their way to a World Series title. Being in first place was quite an achievement for the Mets, who were in their eighth...
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On Tuesday, August 31, 2021 the Mets had a thrilling come-from-behind win against the Miami Marlins in the resumption of a suspended game. The Mets were down 5-1 in the ninth, and rallied to win, thanks to some clutch hitting by Michael Conforto and daring base running by Javier Baez. Since that game, the Mets have won another game, been rained out, picked up ground in both the wildcard and...
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