Mets Offense Continues to Have First Inning Success

The Mets offense has been scorching hot the last five games (four days) as they have scored 30 runs. The biggest reason for that might have to with their first inning success. Seven of those runs have come in the first inning alone in that span. One reason for the Mets first inning success could very well be the presence of Brandon Nimmo at the top of the order, as he has scored the team’s...

Read More

Cabrera Continues to Be Model of Consistency Despite Defensive Struggles

Without Asdrubal Cabrera last night, the Mets offense would not have even given the pitching staff a chance to win the game last night against the Atlanta Braves, which they lost in walk-off in the ninth inning by a score of 7-6. The 32-year old went 2-for-5 with two home runs (his ninth and tenth on the year) and three RBI. His first homer came in the top of the third inning off Anibal Sanchez...

Read More

Early Departure From Matz Dooms Mets

Coming into last night’s game against the Atlanta Braves, the Mets’ bullpen was really in need of a strong start from Steven Matz, as the bullpen had been overworked on Monday during the doubleheader. On top of it, Noah Syndergaard was placed on the disabled list, which forced the team to move Seth Lugo to the rotation. Jason Vargas is pitching today on three days rest as well now,...

Read More

Mets Minors Recap: Vegas, Binghamton, Columbia Win

Las Vegas (22-31) 4, Tacoma (27-26) 3  Box Score Kevin Kaczmarski CF: 1-4, 2 RBI, K, .417/.471/.583 Matt den Dekker RF: 1-2, 2B, RBI, .300/.344/.512 Dominic Smith 1-3, RBI, BB, .278/.376/.396 Jose Lobaton C: 2-2, BB, .375/.412/.594 The 51s did just enough to win, scoring two runs in the seventh to go ahead 4-3, overall scoring four runs on eight hits. Kaczmarski continued his nice start in...

Read More

Morning Briefing: When it Rhames it Pours

Good morning New York Mets fans, the Mets were defeated by the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Tuesday night at SunTrust Park as the bullpen collapsed again. Tonight, the Mets send Jason Vargas to the mound against Julio Teheran as they look to even the series in the last game of the road trip. First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. at SunTrust Park. Latest Mets News Mets left-hander Steven Matz left...

Read More

Game Recap: Mets Lose Yet Another Gut Wrenching Game to Atlanta 7-6

The New York Mets were defeated by the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Tuesday night at SunTrust Park in Groundhog Day fashion. Another comeback defeat after the team had been leading most of the game. Pitching Steven Matz worked around an Ender Inciarte hit by pitch, and struck out Nick Markakis looking to end a scoreless first inning. Matz again issued a leadoff walk in the second to Tyler Flowers....

Read More