Stunning as it may be, but Noah Syndergaard has been an afterthought for much of this season. After bursting onto the scene in 2015 and putting up a Cy Young caliber 2016, Syndergaard has missed significant time with injury both this and last season, and thus spent some time out of the spotlight. But he’s still been an excellent pitcher, and with the guidance of new pitching coach Dave...
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Zack Wheeler has established himself as one half of the gruesome twosome atop the Mets rotation. If Noah Syndergaard can stay healthy, they could have a tremendous trio, but that’s a topic for another day. Wheeler dominated yet again on Friday against the Marlins, and has given fans something to look forward to every fifth day. “He is aggressive toward the hitters and goes after them like...
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Reno (61-56) 9, Las Vegas (58-59) 5 Box Score Peter Alonso 1B: 1-3, 2 RBI, 2 BB, K, .253/.356/.552 Dominic Smith RF: 1-5, .259/.333/.399 Patrick Kivlehan 3B: 2-4, RBI, .294/.343/.475 Alonso’s hot streak continued, and last night he proved that he can do more than just hit dingers. He hit a two-run single in the seventh inning to bring the 51s within four, while also drawing two walks to...
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Good Morning Mets Fans! Corey Oswalt (1-2, 5.13 ERA) will face off against Dan Straily (4-5, 4.35 ERA) at 7:10 p.m. The game can be viewed on SNY and 710 WOR. Oswalt’s been a lot better since his latest Major-League promotion. Zack Wheeler’s 23-inning scoreless streak ended, but he still turned in seven very strong innings against the Fish. He’s finally developed into the...
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The New York Mets (48-65) defeated the Miami Marlins (47-65) by the score of 6-2 on Friday evening. The Mets collected 13 hits in the win and are now a full three games ahead of the Marlins who currently occupy the NL East cellar. Pitching Zack Wheeler retired all six Marlins he faced during the first two innings of the game. In the third inning, Miguel Rojas reached base courtesy of a fielding...
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The New York Mets announced today that Steven Matz will pitch a simulated game on Saturday and could return to the team next Thursday to pitch in a doubleheader against the Phillies. The lefty had a disastrous start on July 31 against the Nationals, and he has been sidelined with forearm tightness since then. Matz for the season has a 4.35 ERA in 107 innings and was able to stay healthy before...
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