Curtis Granderson has struggled with consistency hitting from the leadoff spot for the Mets this season, batting just .239 albeit with a .331 on-base percentage. But lately, it’s been a grind for Granderson. He’s batting just .174 in his last six games and producing just a .303 on-base in a 12 game span. Manager Terry Collins, however, doesn’t see a capable replacement for the...
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Former Met Darryl Hamilton was found dead at his home in Pearland, Texas, the apparent victim of a murder-suicide. When officers entered the home, they found Hamilton dead near the entrance and his girlfriend Monica Jordan dead in another area of the home. The couple’s 14-month-old was in the home at the time but the toddler was unhurt. Police say it appears Hamilton suffered several...
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Las Vegas (40-31) 4, Fresno 2 Going into the top of the 9th the 51’s were being shutout while going 0-7 with runners in scoring position before Brooks Conrad changed all that with a pinch-hit two-out grand slam to win the game. Kirk Nieuwenhuis started the rally with a double, followed by a walk by Anthony Recker and Travis Taijeron was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Kirk was 2-4 on the...
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The Mets drafted Michael Conforto because of his prowess as a hitter and he has yet to disappoint since making his pro debut for the Brooklyn Cyclones last season and starting off his career with a 10-game hitting streak. He would finish his first year in pro ball hitting .331/.403/.448 with ten doubles, three homeruns, sixteen walks, and 19 RBI in 42 games in short season ball. Conforto...
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After a deflating sweep in Atlanta, the Mets are 0-5 on this current road trip which wraps up with three games in Milwaukee against the Brew Crew beginning on Tuesday. The offense has struggled all season long, but it has reached its apex on this road trip which has seen them score just six runs in the five games. The Mets are averaging just 2.94 runs per game on the road this season. Matt Ehalt...
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What a frustrating weekend it’s been. Turner Field has been a house of horrors for our Mets, and this particular sweep at the hands of the Atlanta Braves was deflating to say the least. I’ll be happy when they tear that damned stadium down in 2017 and make it a parking lot. Listening to Terry Collins’ post-game media session on Sunday night, sounded a lot like a man who was...
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