While the New York Mets’ bullpen imploded and blew a two-run lead in Tuesday’s 5-2 loss to Philadelphia, Steven Matz put on a baseball exhibition akin to the NFL’s Punt, Pass, and Kick competition. Before being pulled for a pinch-hitter in the top of the sixth after throwing just 91 pitches, Matz battled through baserunners, blasted another home run, and made an absolutely...
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Even after Sunday’s seven-inning, three-run outing, New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom continues to lead the National League in multiple pitching categories, keeping him as the favorite to win the 2018 National League Cy Young. His direct competition, Max Scherzer of the Nationals and Aaron Nola of the Phillies, have both taken considerable steps back over the last week or two. Scherzer has a...
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The New York Mets head to Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia for the first game of a three-game series against the Phillies. Zack Wheeler, who has a 1.32 ERA with 69 strikeouts and 12 walks since the All-Star break, will square off against Jake Arrieta and the Phils. The Mets lost the rubber game in Boston on Sunday, with Jacob deGrom getting tagged for just three runs in seven innings but...
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The New York Mets faced the Boston Red Sox this afternoon in the second game of a three-game set. Corey Oswalt made the spot start for the Mets, squaring off against Sox hurler, Rick Porcello. It was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams putting up crooked numbers in the middle innings. Brandon Nimmo hit a three-run homer in the fourth, then some clutch hitting and a questionable call on the...
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Heading into Friday night’s matchup at Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox were, by all accounts as well as per their MLB-leading .791 OPS, the most offensively prolific team in the major leagues. They figure to remain saddled with that designation through the conclusion of the season, as they hold an 18 percentage point lead in the category with just over two weeks remaining in the year...
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