1. Conforto Comfortable Leading Off The Mets might have found their new leadoff hitter with Jose Reyes slumping. Michael Conforto led off for Friday’s and Sunday’s games against the Nationals and went 5-for-8 (.625) with two leadoff home runs, a walk, and three runs scored. He is now hitting .361/.432/.722 on the season and .438/.526/1.000 in the leadoff spot. 2. Wheeler Found His...
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With many potent pieces missing from their offensive puzzle, the Mets fall to the Washington Nationals 6-3, who completed a three game sweep over their favorite foes. Daniel Murphy continued to torment his former teammates with a grand slam in the top of the first, the only unfortunate inning for Mets starter Zack Wheeler, who settled down too late. Wheeler hit the first batter he faced, then...
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Sacramento River Cats (6-11) 7, Las Vegas 51s (9-9) 6 Box Score Amed Rosario SS: 3 for 5, R, 3B, RBI, .403/.431/.476 Dominic Smith 1B: 3 for 5, 2 R, 3B, 2 RBI, .324/.368/.465 Gavin Cecchini 2B: 1 for 5, R, 2 K, .214/.304/.357 Rosario extended his hitting streak to nine games. He is hitting .444 over those nine games. Rosario tied the game in the top of the ninth inning with a two-out RBI...
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After it became obvious that Jose Reyes was not yet ready to hit atop the Mets lineup, Terry Collins had to scramble to find a replacement leadoff hitter. He first turned to former leadoff man Curtis Granderson, but as he has been slumping too, he wasn’t the best option. Collins ended up giving Michael Conforto a start on top of the Mets lineup and, so far, it has worked out phenomenally....
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Zack Wheeler was greeted rudely by the Nationals in his fourth start of the season Sunday night. After hitting Adam Eaton with a pitch (which, I guess, is greeting the Nationals rudely), Wheeler allowed singles to Trea Turner and Bryce Harper loading the bases with nobody out. After striking out Ryan Zimmerman, Daniel Murphy hit a grand slam to give the Nationals an early 4-0 lead. It was after...
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Good Morning Mets Fans. The New York Mets get a day off to regroup and refocus today after being swept at home by the Washington Nationals. The team will wrap up their homestand as they get ready to welcome in the Atlanta Braves for a three-game set. LATEST METS NEWS Yesterday, Zack Wheeler pitched a strong game after allowing a first inning grand slam to Daniel Murphy. Wheeler went on to pitch...
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