The Mets (30-25) defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks (25-28) by a score of 6-2 tonight at Chase Field. With the Nationals losing in Chicago, the Mets now have sole possession of first place in the National League East. Offense: The Mets were losing 1-0 until the sixth inning, when Kevin Plawecki hit a two-run double to score Wilmer Flores and Juan Lagares to put the Mets in front for good. A much...
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There has been much discussion between fans and the Mets’ brain trust alike on whether or not this will be Daniel Murphy’s last season in a Mets uniform. Coming off his first all-star season last year in which Murphy slashed a very respectable .289/.332/.403 with nine home runs and fifty-seven RBI’s, Daniel is back at it again so far this year. In 53 games in 2015, Murphy is...
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Johan Santana took the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals three 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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After a solid start against the Miami Marlins on Sunday in which Bartolo Colon pitched seven strong innings, allowing three runs on six hits (and hitting an RBI double!), the 42 year old righty improved his record to 8-3 on the season. Those eight wins are tied with Felix Hernandez for the major league lead. After the win, Colon stated, “I give all credit to the hitters and the team...
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The Miami Marlins (19-30) defeated the Mets (27-22) by a score of 4-3 tonight at Citi Field. Despite striking out eleven batters, Matt Harvey’s fate was sealed early on when Justin Bour took him deep for a three-run home run in the fourth inning. Altogether, Harvey let up four runs and six hits over eight innings. He fell to 5-3 on the season. Harvey has let up eleven earned runs in his...
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