As all 30 Major League Baseball teams continue to seek an edge in the sport, hoping to identify any and all resources to improve their team’s chances of winning, an avenue where there has been further acceptance is on the mental side. Mental skills coaches are employed by 27 of the 30 major league clubs to open the 2018 season, a record for the sport. For decades, players who would seek...
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The Mets ended their series in Cincinnati on a low note. After batting out of order in the first inning that likely cost them a run, they wound up dropping two of three to a team that is projected to lose 100 games. Manager Mickey Callaway took full blame for the fiasco, and wanting to redeem himself, said he wished the Mets played on Thursday instead of having an off day. “I was surprised when...
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Days after a botched batting order bore a third consecutive series loss, the Mets seemed destined for more free falling in Philly. After Steven Matz tossed five innings of one run ball, the bullpen maintained their cool, setting up a ninth inning come from behind beauty off the bat of Michael Conforto. “I think we needed that feeling,” manager Mickey Callaway said following the game. “But we...
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Las Vegas (14-22) 8, Fresno (21-15) 5 Box Score Patrick Kivlehan 1B: 2-for-4, 2B, 2 K, .250/.250/.375 Phillip Evans 2B: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI, .243/.314/.467 Johnny Monell DH: 1-for-3, 2B, RBI, BB, 2 K, .246/.351/.338 Tomas Nido C: 1-for-3, 2B, RBI, BB, K, .333/.429/.500 Cody Asche 3B: 2-for-4, HR, 2B, 4 RBI, 2 K, .172/.250/.483 The 51s took an early lead in the first on an RBI single by Zach...
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Good morning, Mets fans! It feels great to be back in the win column! Today, Noah Syndergaard (2-1, 3.09 ERA) will look to build on the momentum from yesterday’s game. Syndergaard has gotten off to a middling start this season. He’ll be opposed by Zach Eflin (1-0, 0.71 ERA), who has enjoyed a resurgence since being called up from the minor leagues. The game will be on WPIX and 710...
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The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Friday night behind a pair of ninth inning home runs off the bats of Michael Conforto and Devin Mesoraco at Citizens Bank Park. Pitching Steven Matz started off his night by striking out both Cesar Hernandez and Aaron Altherr. He then allowed a solo home run to Odubel Herrera and issued a two out walk to Rhys Hoskins, before getting...
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