Lugo, Bullpen Strong in Mets 5-1 Win Over Phils

  Every aspect of the Mets game really synced up in their Saturday night 5-1 win against the Phillies, as it was the first time they’ve beaten Philadelphia this season.  Despite Seth Lugo having a tough first inning allowing a home run to Rhys Hoskins, he made it through his start without any other issues. As Lugo finished the night with four hits and eight strikeouts over five innings...

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MMO Game Thread: Phillies vs Mets, 7:10 PM

Saturday, September 5, 2020 • 7:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Spencer Howard (1-1, 5.40) vs. RHP Seth Lugo (1-2, 2.12) SNY • WCBS 880 AM • WQBU 92.7 FM Coming off one of the more emotionally charged days in the history of the Mets, one reliever had a bad day and the whole game fell apart. The Mets were able to fight back from being down two runs early after one of the more well-rounded...

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Mets Lack Consistency So Far In Crucial Phillies Series

The passing of Tom Seaver is now behind them, and the Mets are in the stretch run of their 60-game season. If there is any chance to play baseball in October, well, now is the time to be consistent and win ball games. But with only 21 games remaining, they are running out of time. The dramatic come from behind win over the Yankees is also behind them. You might have thought, hey, that win was a...

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Porcello Effective In Series Opening Loss To Phillies

It’s no secret that Rick Porcello has been largely disappointing thus far in 2020, with an ERA of six heading into last night’s game against Philadelphia. The New Jersey native was hoping to keep the momentum going from what was a decent last start against the Yankees on August 30th — allowing two runs over five innings on 86 pitches. Porcello was tasked to try and cool down a...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Look To Rebound After 5-3 Loss In Opener

Good Morning, Mets fans! The Mets took on the second place Philadelphia Phillies last night at Citi Field. Rick Porcello had one of his better outings of the season on Friday night going six innings, giving up only two earned runs on three hits while walking two and striking out six batters. Misplays by Andres Gimenez and Dominic Smith put the Phillies in front 4-2. A bases loaded hit-by-pitch...

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Arrieta, Strong Defense, Stifle Mets in 5-3 Loss to Phillies

The Mets (17-22) opened up their home series against the Philadelphia Phillies (19-15) with a loss on Friday night, as Rick Porcello and the Mets’ bullpen could not control the hot Philly bats. Porcello did pitch better than he had in his previous outings, going six innings and only allowing two earned runs, but the Mets bullpen could not hold the Phillies in the seventh and eighth, ultimately...

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