New York Mets star outfielder, Yoenis Cespedes has been scuffling at the plate as of late. Cespedes went 0-for-7 with a walk during the team’s doubleheader in which they were swept by Pittsburgh on Tuesday. “I’m a little bit lost at the plate right now, but my hip is not affecting me,” Cespedes said through an interpreter. (ESPN) Over his last seven games, Cespedes is...
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The New York Mets (31-26) were defeated by the Pittsburgh Pirates (32-26) by a score of 3-1 as they swept the doubleheader. Pitching: Jacob deGrom again put forth a quality start, pitching six innings while allowing three runs. Jacob gave up six hits, while putting nine Pirates down on strikes. He took the loss as his record fell to 3-2 on the season while his ERA rose to 2.80. Jim Henderson...
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Due to Monday’s rained out game that led to today’s doubleheader, Logan Verrett will will make a spot start on Saturday in Milwaukee against the Brewers. Verrett, 25, pitched two scoreless innings of relief during the first game against the Pirates, allowing a hit and a walk while striking out two. He has a 3.22 ERA in 18 appearances this season including three starts, striking out...
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Tuesday, June 7, 2016 PNC Park • Pittsburgh, PA RHP Jacob deGrom (3-1, 2.62) vs. RHP Juan Nicasio (4-4, 4.75) SNY • ESPN2 • WOR 710 AM • ESPN 1050 AM The Mets and Pirates are set to play the second game of today’s doubleheader featuring Jacob deGrom and Juan Nicasio after the Bucs took the opener by a score of 3-1. Mets Lineup Curtis Granderson – RF Asdrubal Cabrera – SS Yoenis...
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The Mets (31-25) were defeated by the Pittsburgh Pirates (31-26) in the first game of a doubleheader by a score of 3-1 this afternoon at PNC Park. Pitching: Long Island native Steven Matz toed the rubber for the Mets this afternoon, and though the young lefty labored through a lot of pitches and visibly did not have his best stuff, still managed to hold the Bucs to just two runs over five...
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And of course the Pacific Coast League has named Las Vegas 51s infielder T.J. Rivera Player of the Month for May. Because, why not? Rivera, 27, batted .373 in May with five home runs and 31 RBI, and currently leads the Pacific Coast League with 48 RBI. He is batting a team leading .358 with a .398 on-base and .912 OPS for the season, and is a career .322 hitter in six minor league seasons....
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