New York Mets outfielder, Michael Conforto was given a rare opportunity to start Friday night. He made the best of that opportunity. Conforto was 2-for-3 on the night, including a three-run homer that helped break the game open for the Mets. The homer was his first since August 7. “That at-bat really is kind of the epitome of what I’ve been working on, laying off of pitches that are tough for me...
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The New York Mets (82-72) defeated the Philadelphia Phillies (69-85) by a score of 10-5 tonight at Citi Field and have assured themselves a winning record with their 82nd win. Pitching: Participation Day! Gabriel Ynoa started this game for the Mets. In what seems like forever ago, Ynoa tossed two innings, but was removed after getting into hot water. Ynoa’s final line has him going two...
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According to Marc Carig, Noah Syndergaard will be scratched from tomorrow’s start due to strep throat. Sean Gilmartin will be starting in his place. While this doesn’t have the same impact as Steven Matz being done for the year, Syndergaard having to miss a start is a blow to the Mets chances of claiming one of the two Wild Card spots. The impact could have far reaching implications...
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Roger eulogized the late Jacob ‘deGrominator’ deGrom before he cursed the day the Warthen Slider was invented. Brian got into Jay Bruce’s troubles and if he would shoot him out of a cannon before the also struggling Travis d’Arnaud. The two discussed if Lucas Duda should get some more playing time in these final days before a listener asked why they pick on James Loney so...
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Friday, September 23, 2016 • 7:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, N.Y. RHP Jeremy Hellickson (12-9, 3.57) vs. RHP Gabriel Ynoa (1-0, 9.00) SNY • WOR 710 AM • ESPN 1050 AM Last night was great, let’s do that again! The Mets opened up with an early 2-0 lead before the Phillies eroded it and passed the Mets 3-2. The Mets then tied the game and later took a 4-3 lead before the Phillies hit a 3 run...
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During last night’s game between against the Phillies, Ron Darling lauded young starter Seth Lugo for recognizing that in order for someone to be a successful starter in the major leagues, they first have to establish their fastball in games. In Jeff Passan’s “25 Things You Didn’t Know About Baseball” piece for the Yahoo! Sports, we have learned that Bartolo Colon...
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