With their National League East lead now down to four games, the New York Mets open a three-game series against the second-place Washington Nationals on Monday at 1:05 PM. Left-handerJon Niese (8-10, 4.17) gets the all-important series opener and opposes right-hander Max Scherzer (11-11, 2.89) in a showdown at Nationals Park. The Mets are 5-5 in their last 10 games, 25-13 in its last 38 contests...
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“It’s going to be a big series. It’s two really good teams going at it. And they’re playing good baseball. We could have very easily come out of here with three wins. We come out with one. But we’ve got to turn the page and get ready for D.C.” – David Wright There are 26 games left to be played for the Mets in the 2015 regular season. At this point the New York Metropolitans are perched...
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While he received a no decision in yesterday’s loss to the Marlins, Steven Matz made a successful return to the mound in his first start back from the disabled list. He pitched 5.1 solid innings while allowing only two runs and striking out six. “I felt good,” Matz said. “I was falling behind hitters a lot and made it difficult on myself and made a few mistakes, which ultimately cost us...
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In his sophomore season, Jacob deGrom has pitched even better than he did last season, when he won the NL Rookie Of The Year. On a team with immense pitching talent, he has stood out among the crowd for both his stuff as well as his hair. The ultimate award for a pitcher this day and age is the Cy Young, the award given to the most outstanding pitcher in the National and American Leagues. This...
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Infielder Daniel Murphy could return to the starting lineup on Monday when the NL East leading Mets open up a crucial three game series against the second place Nationals in DC. As for outfielder Michael Cuddyer, the Mets are not sure yet as he continues to receive further treatment on his ailing right wrist. Murphy has been dealing with a mild strain of his left quadriceps muscle. He suffered...
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According to Lynn Worthy of the Press & Sun Bulletin, first baseman Lucas Duda has completed his rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton and is heading to Washington D.C. to rejoin the team on Monday when the Mets begin a critical three-game series with the Nationals. Duda played all nine innings and went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and a walk in his second rehab game with Binghamton on...
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