The big night came for the polar bear. As part of the New York Mets’ 11-6 win against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night, Pete Alonso had the big game at the plate. The 2019 National League Rookie of the Year went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a home run to fuel an offense that busted the game open with a five-run sixth inning. What stood out straightaway was Alonso using the opposite...
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Good Morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday, Robert Gsellman got his first start since 2017 but only went two innings allowing two runs on 33 pitches. However, the offense exploded for 11 runs on 13 hits on their way to a 11-6 win. The bats tallied five hits with runners in scoring position and Pete Alonso had a promising night going 3-for-4 with a homer, three RBI, and a walk. David Peterson gets his...
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After dropping the first two games against Washington (6-8), the Mets (8-11) got one back with a well-rounded 11-6 triumph over the defending World Series champs. In a battle of the bullpens, New York prevailed with six relievers combining to allow just three runs on six hits with a walk and 10 strikeouts. Familia earned the win with a commanding two-inning shutout performance, adding...
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Wednesday, August 12, 2020 • 7:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Anibal Sanchez (0-2, 7.84) vs. RHP Robert Gsellman (0-0, 0.00) SNY • WCBS 880 AM • WQBU 92.7 FM Yesterday was another lackluster day for the New York Mets, and today is the day that has been a mystery on the calendar for about half a week now. Last night the Mets got a solid start from Rick Porcello, allowing two runs in six...
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Mets manager Luis Rojas announced on his WFAN appearance on Wednesday, that right-hander Robert Gsellman will start against the Nationals tonight. Rojas also noted that Gsellman will be stretched out to stay in that role. The Mets rotation has been decimated with Noah Syndergaard needing Tommy John surgery in March, Marcus Stroman opting out, and Michael Wacha recently being placed on the...
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Prior to the 2019 season, new GM Brodie Van Wagenen made it one of his top priorities to find a new starting catcher. The former agent had his sights set on his old client, J.T. Realmuto. Unfortunately the Marlins were never interested in the package of prospects the Mets could offer and he instead ended up on the Phillies. This offseason, the Mets should try to go back and correct their...
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