The New York Mets (86-67) whose division lead now stands at 7½ games with nine games remaining, continue their four-game series with the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night at Great American Ball Park. Noah Syndergaard (8-7, 3.39) gets the start for the Mets and opposes Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (9-11, 3.79) in the 7:10 PM matchup. The Mets have scored three or more runs in each of their...
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After a convincing 6-4 victory against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night, the New York Mets (86-67) are on the brink of their first postseason in nine years. With the Washington Nationals losing again to the Baltimore Orioles before the Mets even took the field on Thursday, the Mets’ magic number to clinch the National League East title has been slashed to three. The Mets increased their...
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Our NY Mets broadcast team is, in my estimation, by far the most interesting and engaging television crew in the majors. On any given night you may receive a clinic on the splitter from Ron Darling, incredible tidbits of trivia from Gary, and the always unique and entertaining perspective of the incorrigible Keith Hernandez. During the first game of the Braves series for instance the...
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While the team’s stars like Yoenis Cespedes and Matt Harvey have grabbed most of the media’s attention, the Mets may not be on the verge of the playoffs right now if it weren’t for the contributions of Curtis Granderson. His season has flown under the radar even though he’s has been one of the team’s top producers all year long. He’s batting .253 this season...
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Rookie lefthander Steven Matz received a no-decision against the Cincinnati Reds whom the Mets defeated by a score of 6-4 on Thursday night, reducing their magic number to three. Matz gave up 10 hits while allowing three runs, all earned. He did show periods of dominance in the game and he struck out eight batters on the night. The first inning, for the second consecutive start, was a bit of an...
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Repeat after me, fellow Mets fans: The Mets are in first place. The Mets have 7.5 game lead with nine games remaining. The team chasing the Mets stinks. If you say those three phrases three times and still won’t back down from the ledge, I can’t help you. Look, I get it. It’s human nature for Mets fans to worry; things haven’t exactly been easy for us as a fan base. The collapse of 2007 is...
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