The Atlanta Braves clinched the National League East title on Saturday against the Phillies. Atlanta, 87-68, has surprised many with their success with many believing their success has arrived a year or two early. They started strongly to begin the year, and never faded. They were in a race with the Phillies until a few weeks back when Philadelphia hit a rut. The Braves’ lineup is loaded...
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Saturday, September 22, 2018 • 4:05 p.m. Nationals Park • Washington, D.C. RHP Corey Oswalt (3-2, 6.31) vs. RHP Austin Voth (0-1, 11.81) PIX11 • WOR 710 AM • 104.3 WAXQ-FM HD 2 • ESPN 1050 AM The Mets finally got Jacob deGrom a win for the first time in over a month last night. Jacob was as good as ever, getting out of trouble in the second inning allowing only one run and then shutting...
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The New York Mets could have easily torn things down this season, flipping every expiring contract and player of value for a treasure trove of prospects. They did not take that route, choosing instead to hold onto most of their assets and keeping their talented group of starting pitchers intact. The Mets are 40-34 since the beginning of July, have seen dramatic increases in play from their young...
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Although it has appeared to be a lot better as of late, the Mets rank towards the bottom of the league in some key fundamental statistics. According to Nick Francona on Twitter, the Mets rank worst in the Major Leagues in throwing out runners attempting to steal, bottom three in stolen base percentage, and scoring a runner on third with two outs. They also rank No. 24 in advancing a runner from...
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The 2018 season was an important one for Justin Dunn. He was coming off a tough year in what was his first full season as a starter. This year, Dunn has shown the Mets could not just start, but he could potentially be the top of the rotation starter they thought he could be when they make him their first round draft pick in the 2016 draft. His performance would lead to him being given the...
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Just a few days after going toe-to-toe with Chris Sale and less than 24 hours after watching his team pull an extra-innings victory from the hands of his fellow Cy Young candidate Max Scherzer, Jacob deGrom got back on the saddle for his 31st start of the season. Through seven innings last night, deGrom allowed just one run on three hits and a walk while striking out eight. With four supporting...
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