For a while, it seemed that the Mets’ bullpen plan had finally come to fruition. In a setup role, Edwin Diaz was more effective. Dellin Betances had thrown five consecutive scoreless innings at one point. Jared Hughes, Justin Wilson, and Brad Brach were performing reasonably well. Seth Lugo was there to close games. But in the blink of an eye, it all went bad. Lugo was moved to the...
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When it comes to starting pitching, the Mets put out their version of the bat signal on Saturday in the Bronx against the Yankees. Mets’ starters had given up seven earned runs in seven innings pitched in the first two games of the five-game series. Michael Wacha gave up four earned runs over three innings in game one of Friday’s doubleheader, and David Peterson surrendered three...
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According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets will activate David Peterson from the injured list today, and he will start game two of the twi-night doubleheader against the Yankees. The Mets have not announced a corresponding move. David Peterson will come off the IL to start Game 2 tonight. — Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) August 28, 2020 Michael Wacha will start in game one against...
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The Mets (13-16) are set to play the Yankees (16-11) in what will be a unusual weekend series, that follows one of the most bizarre weeks in Mets’ franchise history. The series, that will consist of five games in three days, will take place in the Bronx. There will be doubleheaders both Friday (4:10 pm start) and Sunday (1:05 pm start). The Mets will be the “home” team in one...
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After not playing for five days because of positive COVID-19 tests (one player and one coach), the Mets (12-14) resume action at Citi Field on Tuesday, “hosting” the Marlins (12-11) for a four-game series. In one of the anomaly types of the 2020 season, the Mets will be the visiting team in one game of Tuesday’s twi-night doubleheader, making up the game originally...
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