Despite allowing two solo home runs to DJ LeMahieu and Nolan Arenado in the first inning, Noah Syndergaard settled down and delivered a solid performance. The Mets’ rookie yielded only one more run the rest of the way as he struck out five batters during seven strong innings. Syndergaard says that he’s struggled early in games this year because it’s taken him time to get warmed...
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The Metropolitan’s next impact prospect after Michael Conforto is not far down the pipeline. Brandon Nimmo, the 2011 13th overall pick that drew criticism from many, is letting his play on the field speak for itself. The 22-year old was recently promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas and has impressed thus far. In 12 games, Nimmo has slashed at a .297/.413/.405 clip. Nimmo continues to flash his...
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Curtis Granderson continues to rip the cover off the ball, blasting his 20th home run of the season in the fourth inning of Thursday’s 12-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. The two-run shot matched Granderson’s home run total from last year and now gives him eighth seasons of 20 or more home runs in his career. He remains red hot and has now reached base safely in 25 of his last 27...
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The Mets (63-52) defeated the Rockies (48-65) in today’s series finale by a score of 12-3 to move them to 11 games over .500. Noah Syndergaard pitched for the Metropolitans and did not have his best stuff in the early innings, but settled down later on with some solid run support. He lasted seven innings giving up three earned runs while striking out five and walking two. He improved his...
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While it was expected that Lucas Duda would return to the lineup on Thursday, the Mets first baseman continues to remain out of action with a stiff back. “There’s a concern,” Terry Collins said about Duda after saying it was not a big deal on Tuesday. “He got some medicine last night. The trainers and doctors feel that in another 24 hours they’ll have a better...
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The New York Mets will be aiming for a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies this afternoon at Citi Field. Noah Syndergaard (6-6, 3.01) gets the assignment and he opposes right-hander Eddie Butler (3-9, 5.50) for the Rockies in a 12:10 PM matchup. The Mets are a season high-tying 10 games over .500 (62-52) for the fourth time this year. They were 13-3, 14-4 and 15-5 this year.The last time the...
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