Lugo Strikes Out the Side in a Dazzling Performance

Called upon to preserve the Mets’ 3-2 lead in the eighth inning, Seth Lugo punched out all three Brewers that he faced to help the Mets avoid the series sweep against Milwaukee on Sunday. “Our bullpen has been getting the job done when we’re ahead,” [Mets’ Manager Mickey Callaway]said. “I think the parts that we’ve struggled with is when we get down a few, we’re not kind of keeping the other...

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MMN Recap: Lowrie Makes First Rehab Appearance With St. Lucie

Syracuse (14-9) vs. Scranton/WB (10-10) The Mets’ game against the RailRiders was postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up at a, yet to be scheduled, future date. Binghamton (10-7) vs. Portland (5-12) The Rumble Ponies’ game on Sunday against Portland was postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on June 1. Florida (8-16) 3, St....

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Talkin’ Mets: Is Travis d’Arnaud a Scapegoat?

I talk about the Mets decision to designate Travis d’Arnaud for assignment. Is d’Arnaud a scapegoat for a the pitching staff’s poor start? Is the staff adjusting to a new catcher? Do they miss Devin Mesoraco? Is the juiced ball to blame? Hear me address all these situations in this Talkin’ Mets “short” podcast. [iframe]<iframe...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Welcome Reds for Four Game Set

The New York Mets were able to salvage the final game of their series against the Milwaukee Brewers by a score of 5-2. Steven Matz continued a strong start to his season, picking up the win while going seven innings and allowing just two runs on five hits while striking out four. Edwin Diaz also picked up his eighth save of the season. Zack Wheeler (2-2, 4.85 ERA) takes the mound for New York...

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Matz Has Masterful Outing Despite Moustakas’ Late Homer

Steven Matz got his third win against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 28 after another great outing. Matz pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings before giving up a two-run homer to third baseman, Mike Moustakas with two outs and a man on in the seventh inning. After giving up the two runs, Matz got the last out of the inning stopping them there. Matz pitched seven innings giving up only two runs on a...

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Game Recap: Mets Avoid Sweep With 5-2 Win Over Brewers

The Mets avoided a sweep in their Sunday matinee with the Brewers by winning 5-2 at Citi Field, scoring three runs late in the game to take the lead. (Box Score) Pitching Long Island’s Steven Matz was the starter for the Mets today. He retired the side in order in the first inning. He gave up a one-out hit to Mike Moustakas in the second inning but worked around that with a ground out and...

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