New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil turned 29-years-old on Thursday, which just so happened to be the Mets’ home opener, as well. McNeil, who was still looking for his first hit of the season, entered the ninth inning in an 0-for-7 slump and was looking to bust out of it on his special day. And boy, did he ever come through. Despite going hitless in his first three at-bats against the...
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After a brutal series with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park to kick off the season that saw the Mets go 1-2, with a blown game and absolute washout thrown in, the team evened up their record with a walk-off victory on Thursday afternoon in their home opener against the Miami Marlins. However, the walk-off came with some controversy, as Michael Conforto was hit by a pitch, but...
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Good morning and happy Friday, Mets fans! Multiple suspicious baseballs from the Dodgers’ Trevor Bauer were sent to MLB for inspection on Thursday, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Further investigation could affect not just Bauer, but pitchers around the league. New York has the day off but will be back Saturday afternoon with Jacob deGrom on the mound. First pitch at Citi Field is slated for...
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Jeff McNeil was sure to bring some birthday magic to the ballpark for his 29th celebration on Thursday afternoon. The New York Mets (2-2) secured the victory in walk-off fashion in the home opener against the Miami Marlins (1-6), and McNeil was the hero in the ninth, as he tied the game with a monumental home run into the stands in right field. On The Mound Taijuan Walker began his first start...
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Keith Hernandez flied out to center for the second out of the inning. A tomblike silence fell over Shea. Fans stared in disbelief. The 108 regular season wins plus 6 more in the post-season meant nothing. Vin Scully announced Marty Barrett was chosen player of the game. And then… Number 8 stepped to the plate. In a career that spanned nearly 2,300 games and 8,000 at-bats over 19 seasons,...
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Thursday, April 8, 2021 • 1:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Nick Neidert (0-0, 5.40) vs. RHP Taijuan Walker SNY • WCBS 880 AM • WQBU 92.7 FM The Mets are finally playing at home with fans in the stadium today! It’s been a rocky road the last week or so, going from winding down spring training, to the “will he sign?” extension with Lindor (that had a happy ending) to the Mets finding out...
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