The New York Mets came from behind in dramatic fashion to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 in extra innings. A Javier Baez two-run home run, Edwin Diaz escaping a precarious top of the tenth, and the red-hot Bradon Drury propelled the Mets’ to the team’s biggest victory of the season. Given the walk-off win, as well as Hall of Fame night, it was a terrific night at Citi Field. The...
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Saturday, July 30, 2021 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Wade Miley (8-4, 2.86) vs. LHP Rich Hill (6-4, 3.95) SNY • WCBS 880 AM • WQBU 92.7 FM The Mets have had an intense 24 hours. They acquired Javier Baez at the trade deadline, found out that Jacob deGrom had an injury setback, and lost a game to the Reds. Buried in the loss last night where the bats were silent, was a good start by...
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It took a bit, but it certainly seems like Jeff McNeil has gotten back to his hit-machine ways, as evidenced by his career-high 16-game hitting streak. Entering July, McNeil had slashed just .233/.320/.331 with seven extra-base hits (four doubles, three homers) and 10 RBI in 150 plate appearances, leading to an 88 wRC+. He also notched more than one RBI in a single game on two occasions during...
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When the Mets made their blockbuster deal to acquire Francisco Lindor from the Cleveland Indians in January, Carlos Carrasco was expected to be an important addition to the rotation. The right-hander pitched to a 3.77 ERA over his 11 seasons in Cleveland, and he finished in fourth in American League Cy Young voting in 2017. A sore elbow and a torn hamstring delayed the beginning of his first...
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It was a crazy week — even by Mets standards. It began with the team seeking help before the trade deadline — specifically a bat that would jump-start a lifeless offense — as it teetered on the .500 mark but had first place still in its sights. It ended with the Mets landing that key bat and beginning their surge to the NL East title and, ultimately, the pennant. In between...
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AAA: Syracuse Mets (25-50) 6, Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (47-25) 0 Box Score Khalil Lee RF: 1-2, 2 BB, K, CS, .255/.443/.409 Travis Blankenhorn 2B: 2-4, HR, BB, 2 K, .241/.360/.506 Albert Almora Jr. CF: 1-4, SF, GIDP, .267/.333/.446 Patrick Mazeika DH: 1-4, .287/.356/.470 Reyes, Campos, and Franklyn Kilome combined for nine shutout innings and every position player in Syracuse’s...
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