The New York Mets (45-53) defeated the San Francisco Giants (49-50) by a final of 11-4 this afternoon in the third game of a four-game series at Oracle Park. Offense The Mets struck first off Jeff Samardzija in the second inning, when first baseman Dominic Smith walloped a first-pitch fastball over the brick wall in right-center field. The solo bomb made for Smith’s 10th of the year...
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Saturday, July 20, 2019 • 4:05 p.m. E.T. Oracle Park • San Francisco, CA RHP Walker Lockett (0-1, 11.74) vs. RHP Jeff Samardzija (7-7, 3.93) PIX11 • FS1 • WCBS 880 AM • ESPN 1050 AM The Mets have gone from a four-game winning streak to losing two games in a row in heartbreaking fashion. Thursday they lost in the 16th inning after getting the go-ahead run in the top half. Yesterday they...
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As per a team announcement, the New York Mets made a roster move ahead of Saturday’s afternoon matchup in San Francisco. The Mets recalled right-hander Walker Lockett to make the spot start in place of Zack Wheeler (shoulder impingement) and optioned right-handed reliever, Jacob Rhame, to Triple-A Syracuse. Lockett, 25, has allowed 10 earned runs over two starts with the Mets this season...
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The date was Monday, January 22, 2001. The weather in New York was brisk. The Twin Towers stood proud and dominated the skyline. The city was just three months removed from the first Subway Series in over four decades and Baseball Fever still filled the air. In midtown Manhattan, a 58-year-old African American Mortgage Insurance salesman walked out of an office building. He clutched his chest...
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The deadline is 11 days away and the rumors have begun to gain steam. Buyers have been monitoring players and sellers have been scouting other teams minor league systems. Many pitchers are on the market and they have team control with them. Here is the latest: Yankees Looking Into Acquiring Top-Tier Starter The Yankees want a starter and have been monitoring everyone with control. Jon Morosi...
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Coming off a disappointing 16-inning loss, the Mets turned to ace Jacob deGrom. Despite losing in extras yet again, the Mets couldn’t have asked for anything more from their starter. To start off the game, deGrom gave up a leadoff single to Brandon Belt, but ended the inning by striking out the next two hitters and picking off Belt at first base. The next three innings were a breeze for...
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