Las Vegas (29-17) 9, Col. Springs 1 Steven Matz was on the hill again for Las Vegas last night continuing to do what he has done most of the season shutting the Sky Sox down for 7 innings after receiving a 5-0 lead to work worth in the 2nd inning. He didn’t give up any runs while only allowing three hits, walk one, seven strikeouts while needing only 77 pitches (52) strikes to complete his...
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He did it again… Wilmer Flores, who had been hitting the ball on the screws all night without a base hit to show for it, wouldn’t be denied in the tenth inning as his game-winning walk off single would attest. “I faced the guy before and I was looking for a breaking ball,” Flores said. “I got it up, he threw it, I was ready for it.” For Flores, it was his...
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Even though his efforts were denied the win, Jacob deGrom was outstanding again in yesterday’s start against the Phillies. Degrom struck out nine while allowing only two runs in 7.1 innings. He left the game with two men on and the Mets up 3-0, but the bullpen failed to hold the lead and deGrom came away with a no-decision. DeGrom appears determined to prove that his incredible 2014 season...
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In case you missed it, the Mets beat the Phillies 5-4 in walkoff fashion on Tuesday night. So, what to make of it? 1. Hindsight is 20/20 Terry Collins caught his fair share of flak in this game after the Mets turned a 3-0 lead into a 4-3 deficit in the top of the eighth. Jacob deGrom had been cruising until, with one out in the eighth, he allowed two hits. Terry yanked the long-haired righty for...
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No word yet on David Wright and what went down in California, but some very important news from Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Rosenthal learned from a team source that Wright’s contract is insured for up to 75 percent of the total value. Once Wright misses 60 days, the Mets would begin to receive 75 percent of the payments due on his contract for as long as he remains out. This disputes...
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The Mets (26-21) defeated the Phillies (19-29) at Citi Field on Tuesday for the second day in a row by a score of 5-4. Pitching: Jacob deGrom #deGrominated once again, going 7.1 innings, allowing 6 hits and no walks while striking out 9. He left the game in the 8th inning with runners on first and second with one out, both of whom eventually scored, both earned runs being charged to him. Man,...
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