The lack of starting pitching depth for the New York Mets reared its ugly head on Wednesday night in team’s 5-1 loss to the division rival, Washington Nationals with Wilmer Font on the mound. Font, 28, acted as more of an opener for the team than a starting pitcher, going just 2.1 innings while allowing five runs on six hits, walking two and striking out two. It was a bit of a let down for...
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Louisville (17-21) 2, Syracuse (21-16) 0 Box Score SS Danny Espinosa: 0-for-2, 2 BB, SB(3) | .263/.333/.492 RF Rajai Davis: 1-for-3, SB(13) | .290/.349/.410 C Rene Rivera: 1-for-2, BB, K | .238/.319/.317 The Syracuse Mets offense was completed dominated by the Cincinnati Reds #17 prospect Keury Melia as they were held to only three total hits on the night. RHP Casey Coleman: 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1...
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Good morning Mets fans! On Wednesday, the Mets dropped the second game of their series with the Washington Nationals to fall back below .500 again. Wilmer Font got roughed up in his second start as a Met allowing five runs in only two and a third innings. Last night’s loss snapped a three game winning streak for the amazins.’ This afternoon, Zack Wheeler looks to build off his last...
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Zack Wheeler’s resurgence in 2018 was remarkable. The New York Mets, as well as their rabid fan base, cautiously proceeded into the 2019 season with optimism that the 29-year-old right-hander could continue to develop as such. After battling injuries, setbacks, and then more injuries — Wheeler missed all of the 2015 and 2016 seasons and part of 2017 before returning to the majors...
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The New York Mets (20-21) fell to the Washington Nationals (17-25) by a score of 5-1 on Wednesday night at Nationals Park. (Box Score) Pitching Wilmer Font (1-1 7.08 ERA) made his second start in a Mets uniform and did not fare well. The 28-year-old lasted a mere 2 1/3 innings while giving up six hits, two walks, one home run, and five runs. Drew Gagnon was called upon early to replace Font. He...
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As per David Lennon of Newsday, New York Mets backup first-baseman, Dominic Smith, is doing all he can to garner any additional playing time he can. “Dom Smith has repeatedly asked [the Mets] to use him in [left field] to help get in the lineup,” Lennon tweeted. “But they see him strictly as a first-baseman and won’t waver on that. For now.” Smith, 23, has performed...
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