The New York Mets and Washington Nationals opened a four-game set on Friday night in Washington. Rich Hill (6-6, 3.95 ERA) took the mound for the visiting Mets against Sean Nolin (0-2, 5.71 ERA) for the Nationals. The Mets pitching was the story of the game through eight innings. They gave up just four hits and did not allow a run through. The Mets two runs came on an RBI single by Michael...
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Dominic Smith was placed on bereavement leave Friday afternoon ahead of the Mets’ tilt with the Washington Nationals, the team announced. Smith will be on the list for at least three games but no more than seven, according to MLB policy. Smith roped the go-ahead single in the seventh inning Thursday night to secure the Mets’ fifth straight win. Dom Smith for the lead!...
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The Mets return to DC to start a five-game weekend series with the Nationals. Once upon a time this series could have been for control of the NL East. For the Nationals, it’s just a normal series. For the Mets, it’s a chance to get back into the playoff conversation. Mets Lineup Jonathan Villar 3B Brandon Nimmo CF Francisco Lindor SS Pete Alonso 1B Javier Báez 2B Michael Conforto RF Kevin Pillar...
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What a difference a week makes. Last Friday night, the Mets dropped their series-opener against the Nationals 2-1, another lackluster offensive performance by a struggling lineup that seemed to lack any energy. After Sunday’s win, Javier Baez was the center of attention, but not for a good reason. He commented that he, along with other teammates, were booing the fans in response to the...
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With the trade deadline and draft in the rearview mirror it’s time to look at MMO’s version of the Mets updated Top 30 prospects list. Obviously this list looks a little bleaker following the trade of Pete Crow-Armstrong and the kerfuffle with Kumar Rocker. But, the healthy players at the top of this list have performed well in 2021 and seen that recognized in multiple mid-season top...
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Struggles in the first inning have been a theme for Mets starter Carlos Carrasco in 2021 and that continued on Thursday night against the Marlins at Citi Field. The Marlins took no time at all to jump on Carrasco’s early struggles as Miguel Rojas hit the very first pitch of the game for a home run. Jazz Chisholm followed with a double and then scored on an RBI single by Jesus Aguilar. The...
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