With the 2021 Mets reeling after a 1-6 road trip, low-lighted by being swept in a series by the Phillies, who passed the Mets and moved into first place, this may be a good time to think about a positive memory from the not-too-distant past. Let’s wind the clock back two years to August 9, 2019. The Mets had begun their phoenix-like rise from the ashes. They had won six in a row and 14 of...
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AAA: Rochester Red Wings (33-46) 7, Syracuse Mets (29-53) 6 Box Score Travis Blankenhorn 2B: 2-for-3, 2 R, BB, K, .264/.407/.569 Khalil Lee RF: 1-for-3, R, HBP, .271/.447/.447 Cody Bohanek 1B-SS: 1-for-4, R, HR, RBI, K, .180/.329/.311 Syracuse’s offense pushed across six runs on eight hits in Sunday’s game, with the big hit being the three-run home run off the bat of Martin Cervenka...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets fell 2.5 games behind the Phillies after getting swept this weekend. They also are dealing with more injuries, as shortstop Javier Báez was removed from the game with left hip tightness. The team has a much-needed day off before beginning a series against the Nationals at home. Latest Mets News I just visited the players in the clubhouse. They are ready and in a...
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There are always injury updates in Mets land, and Sunday brought a couple bits about some much-needed reinforcements. Noah Syndergaard Per Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, Noah Syndergaard threw off a mound in Philadelphia Sunday morning. Along with throwing off a mound, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com said that Synergaard was also tossing around a medicine ball from the slope of the mound. The Mets...
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Described as a must-win by their manager, the Mets entered Sunday’s game desperate. Now, losers of four straight and nine of their last 10, desperation continues to grow. Zack Wheeler twirled another gem against his former team, leading the Phillies to a 3-0 win and series sweep. The Mets offensive issues are well known but weren’t nearly as concerning while the team remained in...
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Updated Post: August 8, 2021, 14:56 The Mets announce Báez left the game with hip tightness. Stay tuned for more updates after the game. Original Post: August 8, 2021, 14:47 New York Mets shortstop Javier Báez exited Sunday’s game against the Phillies with an apparent injury. Báez grounded out to second but did not make an effort to run down to first base, grimacing after his swing, and then...
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