Zack Wheeler departed Monday night’s game after just two innings. It was the second time in as many starts Wheeler was lit up like a Christmas tree and was chased from the game alarmingly early. In Wheeler’s last go around, Wheeler lasted just 1 2/3 innings against the Chicago Cubs, allowing eight runs. This seemingly came out of nowhere, as before the last to go around’s,...
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Despite Seth Lugo’s quality start on Saturday, the Mets pitching has been a main factor in the lack of success against the Nationals this weekend. With tough tasks against the likes of Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg, the Mets were going to have to match the Nationals pitch for pitch to have any chance of winning. Instead, Mets pitchers have surrendered eight home runs in 27 innings...
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Two steps forward, three steps backward. That has been the theme for the 2017 New York Mets. After winning five of its last six games going into a pivotal home series with the Washington Nationals, optimism was starting to rear its head. Even with the injuries, if the Mets could just get to Washington’s bullpen, they might have a chance at scratching out a few wins and making up some...
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If you were hoping that the recent injury to Neil Walker would pave the way to the majors for top prospect Amed Rosario, you’re going to have to continue waiting. Mets general manager Sandy Alderson spoke at a press conference on Thursday and dispelled any promotion for Rosario. “First of all, we have some good players here,” Alderson said. “Reyes is playing currently at...
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With 115 pitches under his belt, Jacob deGrom exhaled, reached back and blew a 97 mph fastball past Cubs catcher Willson Contreras to solidify a 6-1 New York victory, and the first complete game by a Mets starter this season. It was the second complete game of deGrom’s career en route to his fifth win of the season (9.0 IP, 1 R). DeGrom struck out six and walked four. The...
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