In last night’s pitching duel in Buffalo between the Bisons and Syracuse Chiefs, the Bisons prevailed 1-0. Chris Schwinden got the start for Buffalo, looking to build off his dominant performance on Wednesday night, when he tossed seven innings and allowed only one run on three hits. Schwinden didn’t dominate last night, but he scattered hits very well. He got into trouble on quite a...
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The Mets have announced that they have signed RHP Scott Patterson to a minor league contract. Patterson, 33, has pitched in 26 games for the Tacoma Rainiers after signing a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners this off-season. The righty has posted a 1-3 record with a 2.89 ERA and four saves. In 28.0 innings of work, he allowed just 25 hits while striking out 25 batters. Patterson...
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*** Starting Lineup *** Ruben Tejada – SS Jordany Valdespin – CF David Wright – 3B Ike Davis – 1B Daniel Murphy – 2B Jason Bay – LF Mike Baxter – RF Rob Johnson – C Matt Harvey – RHP *** Mets Notes *** Mike Baxter established a franchise record with five walks in nine inning game. The previous mark was four walks done many times last by Jason...
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The Mets drew ten walks and beat the Padres by the score of 6-2, Saturday night at Petco Park. Jeremy Hefner started for the Mets and the kid was impressive to say the least allowing just one run on five hits in his six innings of work. Hefner was poised and in control throughout his outing and didn’t allow any walks while striking out two. The Mets got on the board early scoring four runs...
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Amy Moritz of the Buffalo News is reporting that the Triple-A Bisons will be without manager Wally Backman tonight and for the next two games. Backman earned a three-game suspension from the International League for his part in an arguement with Syracuse manager Tony Beasley in the middle of the fourth inning Friday night. Both were ejected from the game. Afterwards, Backman accused Syracuse of...
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Mets VP of Player Development Paul DePodesta said Gavin Cecchini, the Mets first round selection in the 2012 amateur draft, has fractured the tip of his middle finger, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York. DePodesta did not say how long it might take Cecchini to recover from the fracture. “I’m not one to estimate recovery time. Fortunately, he’s already had a pretty full...
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