What an incredible and exhilarating two weeks it’s been to be a Mets fan. Here we are only 14 games in and our Mets are on top of the world boasting an MLB best 11-3 record. It is their best start since their 1986 World Series championship season. (Wait, what!) And Iheir eight straight home wins to start the season is the best in team history. A week ago, when I wrote “You bet your...
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The league-leading, red-hot Mets won their ninth straight game in a row to move to 11-3 on the season – the best record in baseball. Here are Three Takeaways from the game last night. 1. The Mets are CAPITALIZING on other teams’ mistakes. There has been much talk from fans and broadcasters alike about how many errors have been committed against the Mets early in the season. Are teams...
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Curtis Granderson had an excellent night at the plate during yesterday’s 7-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Granderson provided the key hit of the game with a two run single in the 5th inning, and he finished with three hits and four RBI. Even though Granderson was struggling to hit for extra bases this season, he was making solid contact so it seemed like only a matter of time before he...
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The New York Mets extended their winning streak to 9 games after defeating the Atlanta Braves 7-1 at Citi Field on Tuesday evening. Pitching: Starter Jonathon Niese went 6.2 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits and 4 walks while striking out 5. The only run came on a solo home run off the bat of center fielder Cameron Maybin. Niese improves to 2-0 on the year, while lowering his ERA...
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On Tuesday, look for Mets catching prospect Kevin Plawecki to make his MLB debut as he takes over for the injured Travis d’Arnaud who suffered a broken hand on Sunday against the Marlins. Here are six things you should know about the former Purdue All American. 1. Plawecki has a short compact swing and impresses scouts with his ability to make excellent contact using keen eyesight,...
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The New York Mets will be bidding for their first nine-game winning streak since 2008 as they take on the Atlanta Braves tonight at Citi Field. LHP Jon Niese (1-0, 1.59) gets the start and opposes RHP Trevor Cahill (0-1, 15.43) for the Braves at 7:10 PM. The Mets are 7-0 at Citi Field, their best home start to a season in franchise history. Who’s Hot: Michael Cuddyer has a seven-game...
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