The New York Mets (76-70) defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks (75-72) by a score of 11-1 Thursday afternoon at Citi Field, thus completing a four-game sweep of their Wild Card rivals. The Mets obliterated many baseballs today, but none more than Juan Lagares who had a monster day at the plate. He hit two home runs including a third-inning Grand Slam. Pitching Marcus Stroman recorded his best start...
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With the many home runs the Mets have hit in recent days, they’ve reached 113 home runs at Citi Field this year. That is a new franchise record for single season homers at home. Juan Lagares tied the record with his second home run of the day on Thursday against the Diamondbacks. The Mets didn’t take long to break it, as Tomas Nido broke the record on the very next pitch. The overall...
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According to a release from Major League Baseball, New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz has been nominated for the 2019 Roberto Clemente Award. The award is presented to the player who “best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual’s contribution to his team.” Philanthropy and other off the field activities are also taken into...
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Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports 1B/OF Dominic Smith was hitting and running off the tee before Wednesday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This was the first time Smith participated in baseball activities since suffering a stress fracture in July which had him in a walking boot and utilizing a scooter. Before landing on the Injured List, Smith was hitting .278/.352/.506 with 10...
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Two weeks ago, the Mets were swept by the Braves and Cubs at home. That seemed to be the the final nail in the coffin for the Mets hopes. Since that time, the Mets have gotten back into the race with the once reviled Manuel Margot and Chris Paddack doing their dirty work for them. Now, the Mets two back with 17 to play, which we all know is a much better position than being seven back at this...
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Thursday, September 12, 2019 • 1:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Alex Young (7-3, 3.38) vs. RHP Marcus Stroman (7-13, 3.42) SNY • WCBS 880 AM • ESPN 1050 AM The Mets go for a pivotal four game sweep tonight against the Diamondbacks. By taking the first three games they have currently leapfrogged the Diamondbacks by half a game, losing tonight would cause the Mets to slip back. Furthermore,...
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