MMO Game Thread: Mets vs Marlins, 1:10 PM

Wednesday, September 20, 2017 • 1:10 p.m. Marlins Park • Miami, FL RHP Rafael Montero (5-10, 5.08) vs. RHP José Ureña (13-6, 3.62) SNY • WOR 710 AM • 104.3 WAXQ-FM HD 2 • ESPN 1050 The Mets and Marlins wrap up their series this afternoon as the Mets look to salvage a game and avoid a sweep. Last night the Mets were cruising into the 9th inning with a lead, even getting a late insurance run, but...

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MLB Sets New Single Season Home Run Record

All of Major League Baseball hit 5,693 home runs in 2000 which, at the time, was the new record. That record stood for 16 years — Until last night. Tigers outfielder Alex Presley tied the record before Royals outfielder Alex Gordon smacked the record-setting blow off Blue Jays pitcher Ryan Tepera. “A pretty cool thing to be a part of,” Gordon said. “I didn’t hit many this year, but I guess...

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Seth Lugo Strong In Loss To Marlins

Since returning from the disabled list, Seth Lugo has had his ups and downs. Looking to rebound from an eight-run outing, he did just that, tossing five strong frames against the Marlins last night. Had AJ Ramos nailed down the save in the ninth inning, Lugo would have notched his 7th win of the season. Instead, he must settle for a no-decision for a night he pitched five innings, allowing one...

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Ramos Blows First Save As Met In Spectacular Fashion

The Mets were winning 4-1 going into the ninth inning at Marlins Park last night. With Giancarlo Stanton not due up for the Marlins and AJ Ramos coming in, New York was in a good position to win. Justin Bour greeted Ramos with a long solo home run to pull the Marlins within two. The run driven in by Jose Reyes in the top of the ninth inning suddenly seemed enormous as the Fish had nobody out,...

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Morning Briefing: Stop the Pain

This afternoon, the Mets will finish up their series in Miami against the Marlins. Rafael Montero will take on Jose Urena at 1:10 p.m. Yesterday, the Mets blew a 4-1 lead in the ninth. AJ Ramos struggled in the inning and it was his first blown save since becoming a Met. Travis d’Arnaud and Jose Reyes both had good games at the plate while Brandon Nimmo got on base two more times. Major...

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Rapid Reaction: Mets Lose 5-4 In Extras After Ramos Implosion

The New York Mets (65-86) were defeated by the Miami Marlins (71-80) 5-4 on Tuesday night in the second game of a three-game series in Miami. Pitching: Seth Lugo started the game for the Mets tonight pitched well against the tough Miami Marlins lineup. Outside of a Christian Yelich homer in the fourth, he managed to shut down the lineup. He lasted five innings, while allowing one earned run,...

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