The Mets (27-23) fell 9-5 to the Marlins (20-30) on Saturday evening at Citi Field. Jon Niese pitched for the Mets and continued his string of rough outings. The lefty allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits in four innings, striking out three and walking none. The Mets grabbed an early lead against Tom Koehler in the bottom of the first when the red-hot Lucas Duda hit an RBI double, but...
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After the Miami Marlins took the first game of the series on Friday night, the New York Mets will try to rebound on Saturday at Citi Field. Jonathon Niese (3-5, 4.08) gets the starting assignment for the Mets and will oppose right-hander Tom Koehler (3-3, 3.44 for the Marlins. Today is New York’s 50th game. Last year the Mets were 22-28 after 50 games and the last time the Mets had 27 or more...
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Last night on Twitter one of my followers asked why we get so ramped up for Harvey Day when it so often results in a loss. I had to think about that one for a second, but thinking back to a few times this season and at least 7-8 times in 2013, he may be right. Matt Harvey did pitch well enough to win on Friday night, despite being charged with four runs on six hits and a walk in eight innings...
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After hitting a career high 30 home runs in 2014, Lucas Duda got off to a slow start in the power department this season, prompting some concern. However, he has certainly picked up the pace in the past week. Duda hit a solo home run in the fourth inning of Friday night’s 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins. The Mets first baseman now has six home runs over his last five games and three over his...
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Seeking out one of the best back and spinal specialists in the country, David Wright flew to California to meet with Dr. Michael Watkins and his physical therapy team after being diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis last weekend. Sandy Alderson told reporters before the game on Friday, that Wright received an epidural injection in his back on Monday to help alleviate some of the pain caused by the...
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The Miami Marlins (19-30) defeated the Mets (27-22) by a score of 4-3 tonight at Citi Field. Despite striking out eleven batters, Matt Harvey’s fate was sealed early on when Justin Bour took him deep for a three-run home run in the fourth inning. Altogether, Harvey let up four runs and six hits over eight innings. He fell to 5-3 on the season. Harvey has let up eleven earned runs in his...
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