Author: Steve Sica

Mets Minors Recap: Francisco Álvarez, Mark Vientos Homer

On a night Max Scherzer made his second rehab appearance for Binghamton, it was Francisco Álvarez who provided the fireworks with his 18th home run on the season as the Rumble Ponies won in Hartford 7-3. Meanwhile, in Syracuse, fellow top prospect, Mark Vientos also played long ball to lead Syracuse to a 10-6 win over Lehigh Valley. AAA: Lehigh Valley (40-34) 6 vs. Syracuse Mets (30-43) 10   BOX...

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Mets Minors Recap: McCann Progressing in Rehab Assignment

James McCann continues to push closer to joining the big club every day. McCann notched two hits and caught all nine innings behind the plate in another game of his rehab assignment. Meanwhile, fellow catcher Francisco Álvarez saw his on-base streak reach 20 games. AAA: Syracuse Mets (26-41) 2 vs. Rochester (38-30) 4   BOX SCORE C Nick Meyer: 2-for-4, R, .235/.350/.330 RF Quinn Brodey: 1-for-3,...

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Mets Minors Recap: Vientos Homers Again, St. Lucie Clinches Title

The St. Lucie Mets have been the best team in the Florida State League during the first half of the season. After a 5-1 win over Tampa, they have a title to show for it as the Mets wrapped up their FSL East Division title. Meanwhile, Mark Vientos hit another home run for Triple-A Syracuse. Syracuse Mets (23-28) 5 vs. Norfolk (30-32) 4   BOX SCORE, 3B Mark Vientos: 2-for-5, R, HR (11), RBI,...

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Mets Minors Recap: Francisco Álvarez Hits Another Homer

Francisco Álvarez continues to stay hot in Binghamton with his 11th home run of the season. Three Syracuse pitchers nearly throw a perfect game on a busy, seven-game day for Mets minor leaguers. Game One: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (19-35) 2 vs Syracuse Mets (19-34) 3   BOX SCORE 1B Dominic Smith: 1-for-4, 1 RBI, .286/.318/.476 RF Carlos Rincon: 1-for-4, 1 R, .220/.267/.330 LF Travis Blankenhorn:...

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Mets Minors Recap: Dominic Hamel Pitches Well for St. Lucie

The St. Lucie Mets rode the bat of Carlos Dominguez and the arm of Dominic Hamel to their 31st win of the season. Dominguez would slash three hits and drive in three runs while Hamel would hold Daytona to just one run in six innings of work and would strike out eight. Syracuse Mets (15-33) 5 vs. Worchester Red Sox (25-25) 6   BOX SCORE  CF Khalil Lee: 2-for-5, 2B, RBI, .207/.323/.333 3B Mark...

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