Author: Rob Piersall

All-Star Game Recap: American League 4, National League 2

The American League all-stars defeated the National League all-stars by a score of 4-2 tonight at PETCO Park. With the win, the American League secured home field advantage in the 2016 World Series. What you should know: In the top of the first inning, Kris Bryant who has 25 home runs in the regular season, flashed his power by launching another home run to give the National League an early 1-0...

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Stanton Homers Twice As Marlins Defeat Mets 5-2

The Mets (45-38) were defeated by the Miami Marlins (43-41) by a score of 5-2 tonight at Citi Field. Thankfully, with the Nationals in line to lose against Milwaukee tonight, the Mets will remain four games out of first. Pitching: Steven Matz got the ball for tonight’s game, and pitched very well with the exception of just one pitch that Giancarlo Stanton promptly deposited into the left...

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Lester Chased From Game In Second As Mets Rout Cubs 14-3

The New York Mets (44-37) defeated the Chicago Cubs (51-30) by a score of 14-3 this afternoon at Citi Field, and in the process, completed the four game sweep over Chicago. However, the Nationals also won today, so the Mets were not able to make up any ground in the standings and remain five games back of Washington. Offense: After the Cubs got on the scoreboard first in the top of the first...

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MMO Game Recap: Mets 4, Cubs 3

The New York Mets (43-37) defeated the Chicago Cubs (51-29) by a score of 4-3 tonight at Citi Field. Offense: The Mets got off to a quick start against Cubs ace Jake Arrieta in the first inning as Neil Walker launched his 15th homer of the year to right. After Bartolo Colon yielded a two-run home run to Anthony Rizzo in the fourth, the Mets answered right back in the bottom half of the frame...

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Mets Rally To Beat Cubs 4-3

The New York Mets (41-37) defeated the Chicago Cubs (51-27) by a score of 4-3 tonight. However, the Nationals also won, so the Mets were unable to gain any ground in the standings. Pitching: Steven Matz, dealing with the widely talked about bone spur in his elbow, toed the rubber for the Mets tonight and quickly served up a two-run shot to Kris Bryant in the first, as a collective sigh flooded...

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