Las Vegas 8, Reno 7 Rafael Montero got the win in his final start before he is scheduled to pitch against the Marlins on Tuesday. Montero went 5 innings allowing four runs on six hits, 0 walks, four strikeouts and added two hits and a RBI to help his own cause. Chasen Bradford pitched two scoreless innings to pick up his first save of the season. Bradford has yet to allow a run on the season...
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It was one of the most memorable games in team history. And I had the luck of good timing (or maybe bad timing) to be in the stands. No, it wasn’t June 1, 2012 when Johan Santana hurled the Mets first no-no. It wasn’t October 19, 2006 when Endy Chavez defied the laws of gravity and robbed Scott Rolen of a home run. It wasn’t October 25, 1986 when Mookie Wilson hit that slow roller. And it wasn’t...
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What a spectacular start to the Mets season and what an incredible record setting homestand that saw them go a perfect 10-0 for the first time in the 54 year history of the franchise. It’s the first time the Mets can boldly say they have a hugely significant home field advantage since moving into Citi Field for their inaugural season in 2009. And boy does it ever feel so good. The eleven...
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Daniel Murphy started the season mired in a deep slump, but he had a productive day at the plate during yesterday’s 6-3 victory over the Braves. Murphy belted a bases clearing double in the first inning to put the Mets up 3-0. He finished the day going 2-for-3 with 4 RBI and a walk. “It was nice to get another win – that’s the most important part,” he said....
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The Mets (13-3) completed the sweep of the Atlanta Braves (8-7) this afternoon at Citi Field by a score of 6-3. Pitching: Bartolo Colon got the start for the Amazin’s, and earned the win, improving to 4-0 on the season. Colon pitched six innings, allowing three runs on seven hits, while walking none and striking out five. He failed to drive in any runs today, but we’ll forgive him. 🙂...
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Bartolo Colon (3-0, 2.25 ERA) will take the mound on Thursday as the Mets play the finale of their three game series against the Atlanta Braves. RHP Julio Teheran (2-0, 3.71) will oppose Colon in a 1:10 PM start at Citi Field. If the Mets sweep the Braves, they will win their 11th straight game duplicating the longest winning streaks in franchise history. The 1969, ’72, ’86 and...
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