Despite postponements and an inconsistent schedule, the New York Mets have found a way to start well enough to be at the top of the National League East three weeks into the season. If we’re going to be specific, the “way” they’ve done this is to lean heavily on the pitching staff, and more specifically, the starting rotation (Wednesday night’s performance...
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On this day in Mets history, 51 years ago, Hall of Famer Tom Seaver tossed his 19-strikeout gem against the San Diego Padres and set the major league record with 10 straight strikeouts to end the game. It happened on April 22, 1970 and our own Stephen Hanks was there. Here is the article he wrote back in 2010 to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of one of the greatest moments in Mets history....
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New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis has had a rough series defensively at Wrigley Field, making three errors at the hot corner in his last two games. These miscues ultimately led to multiple big innings for the Chicago Cubs on two separate nights. And Davis’ latest error proved to be just as costly on Wednesday in the Cubs’ 16-4 route of the Mets. With the bases loaded and one...
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David Peterson made his third start of the season on Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Due to last Thursday’s rainout in New York and Monday’s off-day, Peterson was pitching on two extra days of rest. He did not have his best start, lasting only 3 1/3 innings and giving up six runs (three earned) on four hits, and two walks. He also struck out three coming...
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Francisco Lindor went 3-for-4 in Wednesday’s Mets loss to the Cubs, with an RBI and two runs scored. His three hits on Wednesday night included his first home run as a member of the New York Mets organization. It was a 386 foot, solo home run in the first inning off of Zach Davies who hung a fastball right over the plate for Lindor to connect on. Up until Wednesday, Lindor had started slow...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets close out a three-game series with the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday night, hoping to salvage a game after dropping the first two of the set. Southpaw Joey Lucchessi (0-1, 5.40) will toe the rubber, making his second start of the season, as he faces off against the Cubs’ Trevor Williams (2-1, 5.02). First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET, and once again...
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