Columbia (43-43) 5, Hagerstown (33-54) 0 Box Score Blake Tiberi 2B: 3-for-5, 2B, R, .251/.372/.333 Scott Manea C: 3-for-3, 2 2B, RBI, BB, R, .260/.391/.420 Dionis Paulino RF: 2-for-4, 2 HR (4), .300/.333/.700 Manea now has a .994 OPS in the second half of the season. Quinn Brodey knocked in two runs tying him for the team lead with 44. RHP Nicolas Debora (2-2, 2.67) 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K,...
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Steven Matz will look to lead the Mets against the third-place Washington Nationals on Thursday night at Citi Field. Matz will be opposed by Nationals ace Max Scherzer. The game will be on SNY and 710WOR at 7.10 P.M. Yesterday, yet again, Jacob deGrom received no run support while pitching another magnificent game. deGrom’s current ERA is narrowly behind Dwight Gooden’s for the best...
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NIMMBOMB! Brandon Nimmo hit a walk-off homer to give the Mets (37-53) a 3-0 win against the Philadelphia Phillies (51-40). All three wins on this home stand have been by the walk-off homer variety. Pitching We are not worthy of Jacob deGrom. The Mets ace fired eight scoreless innings tonight and lowered his ERA to 1.68. Dwight Gooden (1985) edged out deGrom for best first half ERA for a Met in...
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Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that Yoenis Cespedes, in an attempt to minimize his leg issues long-term, has suggested to the Mets front office that he would like to play first base, at least part-time. As a result, he has not only been shagging fly balls while rehabbing back from his injuries, but also taking grounders at first base in an attempt to learn the position. However, John...
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Tim Britton of the Athletic reports that the Mets have released Marcos Molina to make room on the 40-man roster for Matt den Dekker. The right-hander was once a top prospect in the Mets’ farm system, but after missing all of 2016 after undergoing Tommy John Surgery, his velocity never came back with him. That has led the 23-year old to have a 1-10 record, 6.94 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and only 64...
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Mickey Callaway announced before Wednesday night’s series finale against the Phillies that left-handed veteran Jason Vargas will make a second rehab start for Short Season-A Brooklyn. Hopefully, another rehab start like his last outing for Brooklyn (six innings, one hit, no walks, nine strikeouts) on Monday will help Jason Vargas kick himself into gear. Vargas has been sidelined with a...
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