Yes, it is only one series, but the New York Mets offense found a way to break out in Atlanta against the Braves (7-4). After a rainout on Wednesday, the offense came out Thursday afternoon and got at least one hit from every player in the lineup and seven runs in the first three innings en route to a 16-4 victory that sealed the shortened three-game series. Over the last three games, the New...
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The Mets’ top pitching prospect and their two-way player were in action during an intriguing day in the minor leagues. Both pitched well, and Mark Vientos continued to show off his power. Triple-A Syracuse Mets (5-5) 3, Worcester Red Sox (4-6) 2 BOX SCORE 3B Mark Vientos: 1-for-3, R, HR (3), 2 RBIs (9), K (1.016 OPS) SS Luisangel Acuña: 1-for-4, R, 3B, 2 Ks (.444 OPS) 2B Jose Iglesias:...
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Overall, the New York Mets have played a competitive series so far against the Atlanta Braves, but their starting pitchers have still not been able to go past five innings. That continued Tuesday when Adrian Houser only went five innings in his second start with the club, with the Braves scoring runs in three of the first four innings. The Braves’ top three were a thorn in Houser’s...
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The New York Mets (0-5) had to wait two days to resume their second series of the season due to rain. But, they were back in action on Thursday as they began a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers (5-0). Unfortunately, their quest for the first win of the season will have to wait another game as they ended up blowing a 3-0 lead and losing 6-3 to the Tigers in 11 innings. It is the first time...
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For most players, they would like to find their form both at the plate and on the mound in the final week of spring training. With the New York Mets giving Brett Baty every opportunity to take the Opening Day third base spot, he is trying to do just that. On Tuesday night against the St. Louis Cardinals, Baty hit a solo home run to lead off the bottom of the second against Lance Lynn to tie the...
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