After accumulating his first career big league game with multiple home runs against the Marlins on Wednesday, Mets’ third baseman Mark Vientos was looking to carry his momentum into a new series against the Phillies that kicked off Thursday night. In his second plate appearance in the third inning, he came close with a flyout to right field that traveled 100 mph. Subsequently, he blasted a...
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Dominic Hamel had the longest outing of his career and helped the Rumble Ponies win this version of the Subway Series and advance to the Championship Series. Syracuse earned a walk-off win against the RailRiders behind a strong start from Mike Vasil. Triple-A Syracuse Mets 5, Scranton Wilkes-Barre 4, Box Score CF Brandon McIlwain 0-for-4, K, .813 OPS LF Carlos Cortes 1-for-4, K, .793 OPS RF...
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Good morning, Mets fans! On Thursday, the 2023 season’s last road series kicked off for the Mets when they faced the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Despite the Mets mounting comebacks from two separate two-run deficits, their efforts fell short, and the Phillies secured a 5-4 victory in the opening game. It was the Mets’ 82nd loss of the season, assuring that they will...
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The New York Mets (71-82) began their final road series of the 2023 season on Thursday as they took on the Philadelphia Phillies (84-69). Even though New York would rally from a pair of two-run deficits, they ultimately could not pull off the comeback as Philly took the opener, 5-4. The Phillies were able to get out in front early against David Peterson with a pair of first-inning runs. After a...
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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies defeated the Somerset Patriots, 2-0, Thursday night, securing a berth in the Eastern League Championship for the first time since 2014. In preparation for the potential clincher, Binghamton’s lineup featured three of the organization’s top minor-league bats. Backstop Kevin Parada was given the night off as he deals with a sore leg from a hit by pitch. The...
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Updated Post – Sept. 20 Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the latest word is that Craig Counsell will manage in 2024. It had been previously reported/speculated by many that the pending free agent manager might take the year off to be with his family. Heyman notes that it could become a bidding war between Counsell’s current team, the Brewers, and the Mets that will be...
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