Neil Walker has six home runs over his last nine games and his seven home runs are tied for the most he’s ever hit in any calendar month. The former Pirate had seven home runs in September, 2013 and seven in July, 2012. Walker is tied for fourth in the majors with his seven long balls. The only other Mets second baseman with seven or more home runs in April was Jeff Kent, who hit eight home runs...
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3 Up 1. The Grandy Man Can It was an agonizingly painful start to the season for Curtis Granderson, but we all knew that was customary for him in the month of April. However he has now seemed to have turned the corner a bit, and he started the series against the Atlanta Braves off with a bang when he launched a grand slam in the second inning of Friday night’s game. Granderson started the season...
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New York Mets ace, Jacob deGrom, made his return to the mound during Sunday’s 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves. The start marked his return after dealing with a lat issue followed by complications revolving around his newborn son. DeGrom, 27, was solid in his return, pitching 5.2 quality innings. He allowed just one run on eight hits, while striking out three. Jacob improved to 2-0 on the...
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Terry Collins told reporters that Yoenis Cespedes will likely be examined by team doctors on Monday. Cespedes has missed the last two games after aggravating a bone bruise on his upper right leg while sliding into second base on Friday. “The bruise is pretty big,” Collins said on Saturday. “He’s aggravated it, and he’s limping pretty bad. He’s pretty...
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New York Mets left-fielder, Michael Conforto has solidified himself as the number three hitter for this team. There are no current plans to move the young left-handed hitter from the spot anytime soon. Conforto had another solid day at the plate Sunday during the Mets’ 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves. He went 1-for-3 on the day with a double and two RBI. Since moving to the three spot in...
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The New York Mets (10-7) completed a sweep of the Atlanta Braves (4-14) and won the series finale by a score of 3-2 this Sunday afternoon. The Mets completed their very successful road trip going 7-2 overall. Pitching: Welcome back Jacob deGrom! It wasn’t exactly “deGromination” today but the Mets have got to be pleased with their co-ace’s performance. Jake went five and two thirds and...
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