The Mets (31-25) were defeated by the Pittsburgh Pirates (31-26) in the first game of a doubleheader by a score of 3-1 this afternoon at PNC Park. Pitching: Long Island native Steven Matz toed the rubber for the Mets this afternoon, and though the young lefty labored through a lot of pitches and visibly did not have his best stuff, still managed to hold the Bucs to just two runs over five...
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New York Mets outfielder Juan Lagares has been diagnosed with a partial tear of a ligament in his left thumb, after making a diving catch that saved two runs in the seventh inning of Saturday’s game in Miami. The team announced that Lagares will not be placed on the disabled list, and will rejoin the team instead as they play a three game set in Pittsburgh. “There’s a good chance he will...
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The Mets (31-23) defeated the Miami Marlins (29-27) by a score of 6-4 today at Marlins Park, and in the process, secured the series victory. Pitching: Bartolo Colon toed the rubber for the Mets this evening, and despite getting hit hard, was able to limit the damage and hold the Marlins to just two runs over five innings. Martin Prado took Big Sexy deep in the first inning for the first Marlins...
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Johan Santana took the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals four years ago today on June 1, 2012 and tossed one of the most memorable games in New York Mets history. It was a beautiful Friday night, and as a Mets fan, before every game you always think to yourself: “Maybe tonight will be the night they finally do it.” Because up until that point, no Mets pitcher had ever thrown a...
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The New York Mets (29-22) were defeated by the Chicago White Sox (28-25) by a score of 6-4 tonight at Citi Field. Pitching: Steven Matz toed the rubber for the Amazin’s tonight, and pitched very well before hitting a wall in the sixth inning, which I’m sure the young lefty wishes he had a mulligan for. In that sixth inning, Matz let up a two-run homer to Todd Frazier, who’s...
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