After having their five-game winning streak snapped on Friday night at Citi Field, the New York Mets (67-62) dropped their second in a row to the Atlanta Braves (79-52), 9-5, at Citi Field on Saturday (box score), leaving them two games behind the Cubs for the second National League wild-card spot. Pete Alonso crushed his 41st home run of the season 451 feet to dead-center field in the fifth,...
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With his go-ahead three-run homer in the fifth inning of Saturday night’s tilt versus the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field, New York Mets rookie slugger, Pete Alonso, tied the franchise’s single-season home run record with his 41st blast of the season. Off Atlanta’s Max Fried with Joe Panik and Amed Rosario at second and third, respectively, representing the tying runs, Alonso...
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Jed Lowrie made another rehab appearance for the St.Lucie Mets on Saturday night in which he went 1-for-2 while playing four innings at second base. Lowrie, 35, was dealing with a multitude of leg injuries before starting his rehab assignment on August 20. However, it was the first time he has played the field since May in a game. So far, he is 3-for-10 during his rehab assignment....
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The New York Mets placed Tomas Nido on the seven-day IL because he is now in concussion protocol, as reported by Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com confirmed the news, reporting that Nido has been placed on the seven-day IL for head injuries, with a concussion. Nido, 25, got hit in the back of the head on a Josh Donaldson swing in the sixth inning. He remained in the game...
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Saturday, August 24, 2019 • 7:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Max Fried (14-4, 3.84) vs. RHP Zack Wheeler (9-7, 4.40) PIX11 • WCBS 880 AM • ESPN 1050 AM For a team in the playoff hunt, last night was a rough one. Jacob deGrom was amazing, carrying the team through his arm and his bat but it wasn’t enough as the game went to extras as the Mets eventually fell in the 14th inning. Hopefully,...
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Justin Toscano of the Record reports that the New York Mets have activated Jeff McNeil from the 10-day IL prior to Wednesday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves, but is not in the lineup. Aaron Altherr has been DFA’d to make room for him on the active roster. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com first reported he was at Citi Field awaiting a decision. McNeil. 27, was dealing with a left...
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