The New York Mets (72-76) already slim playoff odds took another big hit on Friday night, as they dropped the series opener with the Philadelphia Phillies (75-72) by the score of 4-3 at Citi Field for their fourth consecutive loss. The Phillies struck first against right-hander Taijuan Walker (7-10, 4.27 ERA) in this one. After a scoreless top of the first, J.T. Realmuto led off the first with...
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Friday, September 17, 2021 • 7:10 P.M. Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Zack Wheeler (13-9, 2.86 ERA) vs. RHP Taijuan Walker (7-9, 4.29 ERA) SNY • WCBS 880 AM • WQBU 92.7 The Mets had a golden opportunity this week to close the wild card race against the Cardinals. Instead, the Mets got swept, fell below .500 and the season is in major jeopardy. Tonight they welcome the Phillies to Queens and this...
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The New York Mets announced prior to Friday night’s series-opening matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies that outfielder Brandon Nimmo will officially be activated from the injured list and return to the starting lineup batting second tonight against Zack Wheeler. Nimmo was placed on the IL with a hamstring strain following Game 1 of the doubleheader win over the Washington Nationals back on...
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How many times can Met fans possibly repeat the following phrases: “The Mets still have a chance” “We’re only five games out of first place” “A huge winning streak starts now” “It’s just one bad game, tomorrow the offense will score more runs” Unfortunately, I’ve been one of these people. Heartbreaking losses followed by offensive...
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The 1986 Mets weren’t just an all-time team. They were a representation of the city in which they played — loaded with compelling characters who collectively formed a rollicking, raucous group that brought home a World Series title. For Nick Davis, it was an epic story that needed to be told. He did so in a four-part documentary which premiered on ESPN this week. A lifelong Mets fan...
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[tps_title][/tps_title] Since returning from the injured list back on August 22, infielder Javier Báez has been playing like the superstar the New York Mets expected him to be when they trade for him at the trade deadline. The slugger is hitting .306 with seven doubles, nine home runs, 18 RBI, four stolen bases, and has posted a stellar 162 OPS+, .965 OPS, and 1.7 WAR over his first 34 games as...
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