Though it’s come in a small sample-size, New York Mets second baseman Joe Panik has thrived since arriving in Flushing on August 9. Whether it be via his Gold Glove defense at the keystone position or his 12-for-35 start at the plate in blue and orange, the 28-year-old’s transitioned seamlessly into his new home. His role seems destined to change once Jeff McNeil (strained left...
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Syracuse (67-61) 2, Lehigh Valley (60-67) 1 Box Score CF Brandon Nimmo: 0-for-3, K | .167/.412/.167 3B Arismendy Alcantara: 0-for-2, R, SB(13), 2 BB, K | .304/.367/.529 RF Travis Taijeron: 1-for-2, RBI(67) | .235/.365/.520 Alcantara was unable to extend his hitting streak to six games but still had a huge impact as he scored the first run of the game with a steal of home in the first inning....
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I can openly admit that I didn’t like the trade that sent prospects Luis Santana, Ross Adolph, and Scott Manea to the Astros in the offseason for infielder J.D. Davis. Davis has proved me very wrong. The former Astro provided heroics on Wednesday night with a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning to cap a two-run rally. It was the first career walk-off hit for Davis, but...
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Good morning Mets fans! On Wednesday, the Mets picked up their fourth straight win and second consecutive victory over the Cleveland Indians to take the series. Marcus Stroman exited the game with hamstring tightness after only pitching four innings, but the bullpen picked him up allowing two-runs in the final six innings. After Luis Avilan gave up a go-ahead homer in the top of the tenth, the...
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The New York Mets (66-60) managed to complete a walk-off victory over the Cleveland Indians (74-53) by a score of 4-3 in this amazing night at Citi Field that I was able to attend. (Box Score) For each game I write the recap for, I like to focus on some tendencies of whoever is pitching for the Mets that night. On Wednesday night, it was Marcus Stroman. Something I will keep referencing...
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Marcus Stroman was removed from Wednesday night’s game against the Cleveland Indians after the fourth inning with left hamstring tightness. Stroman, 28, made the final out of the fourth covering first base, which is how the injury might have occurred. The right-hander allowed one run, five hits, and one walk to go along with one strikeout before being replaced by Jeurys Familia. Entering...
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