Tensions Run High as Benches Clear in Mets’ 10-5 Loss to Cards

After securing their franchise-record sixth consecutive series win to start the season on Tuesday night, the Mets took on the Cardinals Wednesday afternoon looking for their first series sweep. Carlos Carrasco took the mound for the Mets coming off his best start as a Met against the Giants. Carrasco struggled, and the frustration of another Met hit by a pitch eventually led to a bench-clearing...

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MMO Game Thread: Mets vs Cardinals, 1:15 PM

Wednesday, April 27 • 1:15 P.M.Busch Stadium • St. Louis, MORHP Carlos Carrasco (1-0, 1.47) vs. LHP Steven Matz (2-1, 5.27)SNY • MLBN • WCBS 880 AM • ESPN 1050 For the first time in team history, the Mets have won the first six consecutive series to start a season. Today the Mets will go for their first sweep of the season as they finish their series with the Cardinals. The series so far has had...

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Seth Lugo’s Curveball Looking Better Than Ever

A good curveball should snap like a Nathan’s hot dog. There’s nothing more beautiful than watching a curve graciously travel downward as a batter’s bat goes above it. It is simply the hot dog with mustard and sauerkraut of pitches. Seth Lugo is snapping the ball like never before. At 32 it’s not an increase in velocity that’s making Lugo stand out. He’s back...

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OTD 2012: Scott Hairston Hits For The Cycle

  The 2012 New York Mets started out well, but the season ended basically as expected for a rebuilding team. The Mets finished 74-88 in 2012. There were some individual highlights, such as the pitching of R.A. Dickey, who won the National League’s Cy Young award that year with a 20-6 record. On April 27, 2012, Scott Hairston achieved a rare feat, hitting for the cycle. The Mets were...

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Mets Minors Recap: Brooklyn and St. Lucie Win on Walk-Offs

AAA: Rochester Red Wings (10-9) 10 vs. Syracuse Mets (6-12) 9 Box Score Daniel Palka, 1B: 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 H, 1 HR, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 BB, .283/.389, .717 Carlos Rincon, RF: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2 H, 1 HR, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 2 SO, .269/.321/.346 Nick Meyer, C: 2-for-4, 1R, 2 H, 1 SO, .333/.463/.455 Travis Blankenhorn, 2B: 2-for-5, 2 H, 1 RBI, 1 SO, .212/.236/.423 It was an offensive battle between the...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Go For Sweep of Cardinals

Good morning, Mets fans! Pitcher Chris Bassitt pitched six scoreless innings and Starling Marte had a pair of RBIs as the Mets won 3-0. The Mets will look to sweep the Cardinals today at 1:15 p.m. Carlos Carrasco will get the start for the Mets against former Met Steven Matz. The game will be televised on SNY and on the radio at WCBS 880 and WEPN 1050. Latest Mets News The Mets signed relief...

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