Mention the name Edwin Diaz to any Mets fan, and the reaction will likely be visceral. Many will revile the trade that brought the enigmatic closer to Queens. Others will fault GM Brodie Van Wagenen for trading two top prospects, Jarred Kelenic and Justin Dunn, as well as Gerson Bautista, Jay Bruce, and Anthony Swarzak to Seattle for Diaz and Robinson Cano. Nearly all will groan about...
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While the first stretch of regular season games hasn’t exactly been pleasant for the New York Mets, it hasn’t all been bad. One of the few bright spots has been outfielder Michael Conforto’s overall performance at the plate. And in the past few days, what Scooter does with his bat has become increasingly more important. You know, first it was because Yoenis Cespedes opted out, and then...
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After Rick Porcello’s last few starts, not much was expected in Wednesday night’s game against the Nationals. Yet, the Mets were in for a pleasant surprise when Porcello went seven innings only allowing one run and five hits on his way to picking up his 150th career win. Over the seven innings, Porcello pitched 56 strikes on 81 pitches bringing his WHIP down to 1.77, which is a major...
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Good Morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday, Rick Porcello had his best start in a Mets uniform going seven innings allowing one run, on five hits, while striking out four batters in a 3-1 win (150th of Porcello’s career) to end their road trip on a high note. The Mets will have a rare day off on Thursday before Michael Wacha kicks off the home stand tomorrow against the Miami Marlins. Last...
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The Mets split the two-game series against the divisional-foe Nationals with a 3-1 triumph in Washington Wednesday evening. As Rick Porcello and Seth Lugo combined to allow just one run on five hits, New York brought the win home behind solid pitching and excellent defensive efforts from the entire squad, especially J.D. Davis and Michael Conforto. (Box Score) PITCHING: Rick Porcello took the...
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New York Mets (4-8) vs. Washington Nationals (4-4) RHP Rick Porcello (0-1, 13.50) | RHP Max Scherzer (0-1, 2.84) Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, 6:05 p.m. The Mets hope to rebound tonight after a frustrating loss against the Washington Nationals on Monday. They will look to split the two-game series with the Nationals, before heading into their first day off this season. Steven Matz had a rough start...
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