With a stellar start from Jacob deGrom, the Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies by the score of 2-0 in their first home game of the season. DeGrom shutdown the Phillies’ lineup, allowing no runs while striking out three batters and walking none. Following the game, there were a lot of great reactions and comments to the Mets’ exciting win. “That was a lot of fun. I was...
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The Mets have been very outspoken this off-season about their expectations. They are confident, and they believe they can experience a lot of success this season. Speaking to reporters today before the game, Terry Collins says that he is not worried about the added pressure that they have put on themselves. “We have huge expectations, but we are not afraid of it” “It’s time,” Collins...
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After a 3-3 road trip to begin the season, the Mets are gearing up for their home opener today against the Phillies. Mets rookie sensation, Jacob deGrom, will get the start, and he is looking to build off of last year’s extraordinary success. “I think it should be something he should remember for a long time,” Collins said about deGrom. “To be the Opening Day guy is...
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The Mets defeated the Braves by a score of 4-3 in today’s game at Turner Field in Atlanta. Offense: New York jumped out to an early lead in the first inning with a two run home run by Michael Cuddyer. The home run was Cuddyer’s first of the season, and it was also his first extra base hit as a Met. Bartolo Colon helped his own cause in the 4th inning with a weak RBI single over the...
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In his New York Mets debut, lefty reliever Alex Torres was unimpressive. Torres walked two batters, and he only recorded one out. Both runners Torres allowed on base eventually scored after he was pulled by manager Terry Collins. After the game, Collins said that he believes that rust was a factor in Torres’ poor performance (Mike Puma). “When we got him in the deal, he hadn’t pitched in...
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