Wednesday, July 5, 2023 • 9:40 PM Chase Field • Phoenix, Arizona RHP Kodai Senga (6-5, 3.53) vs. LHP Tommy Henry (5-1, 4.08) SNY The Mets look to extend their winning streak to four games tonight against the Diamondbacks. A win tonight would clinch the Mets second-consecutive series win and make it less likely that the Mets will be sellers at the end of the month. Can the Mets keep the good...
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Yesterday was the Fourth of July, a time for national celebrations, fireworks, and backyard barbecues. On the baseball calendar, it’s also a good time to assess how the season is shaping up, since July 4 is generally closer to the statistical halfway point than the All-Star break. In years past, the adage was that the team in first place on July 4 would win the pennant (back when there...
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Francisco Álvarez was left searching for answers after finishing the month of June with a .151 batting average, a .534 OPS and 22 strikeouts. The flip to a new month has allowed the young catcher to regain some of the power he showed earlier this season, as he has hit a home run in two of his last three games. Álvarez has produced at the plate in high-leverage spots, including his go-ahead...
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It’s no secret that Starling Marte has taken a step back in 2023. But, when the Mets needed him on Tuesday, the 34-year-old outfielder came through; a far cry from when he failed to produce in last Wednesday’s loss to Milwaukee. In New York’s 8-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on the Fourth of July, Marte went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run, a walk and a stolen base. It was Marte’s first...
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TRIPLE-A Worcester Red Sox (42-39) 8, Syracuse Mets (34-46) 5 BOX SCORE LF Ronny Mauricio 1-for-4, R, HR (12), 2 RBI (47), .857 OPS 3B Mark Vientos 1-for-4, R, HR (16), 3 RBI (46), 1.039 OPS 1B Luke Voit 1-for-4, 2B, .994 OPS The Syracuse Mets’ offense was quieted Tuesday night by Worcester Red Sox right-hander Kyle Barraclough. The 33-year-old was dominant as he took a no-hitter into the...
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