Logan Verrett was outstanding yesterday in his first MLB start against the Colorado Rockies. He allowed only one run and four hits during eight strong innings. With Matt Harvey needing a day of rest, Verrett filled in and didn’t disappoint. He earned his first win of his career in dominating fashion as he appeared completely unfazed by the harsh pitching environment of Coors field. Verrett...
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Mike Puma of the NY Post reports that the Mets aren’t finished looking for relief help. Even with the additions of Tyler Clippard and Eric O’Flaherty, their bullpen has been unreliable and inconsistent during the second half. Mets’ relievers own an ERA just above four since the break, and they have allowed 13 runs in their last 17 innings. Puma says the Mets have looked into...
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The Mets defeated the Rockies tonight by a score of 14-9 in Coors field. Offense: The Mets’ lineup once again exploded for 14 runs as they obliterated Rockies’ starter Chris Rusin. After scoring three runs in the second inning, New York erupted for eight runs in the third. It all started with a solo shot by Juan Uribe, which broke the games’ 3-3 tie. The Mets then had eight...
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Lynn Worthy of the Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin reports that Erik Goeddel is healthy and is close to making a return. He is currently working on his mechanics in a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghtamton. “I’m healthy,” Goeddel said. “I’m just trying to fine-tune things, kind of get back to where I was before the injury in terms of sharpness of all three of...
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Mike Puma of the NY Post says that Michael Conforto’s luck is running out with David Wright nearing a return. Puma reports that Conforto already knows there’s a strong chance he’s the one the Mets send down when the team’s captain makes his expected return on Monday. “I understand the situation and I know that is a big possibility when David comes back,” Conforto said....
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