Thursday, August 8, 2024 • 3:10 PM Coors Field • Denver, CO LHP David Peterson (5-1, 3.47) vs. LHP Austin Gomber (3-7, 4.66) SNY Francisco Lindor broke through for the Mets in the top of the ninth Wednesday night, and the Mets took the second game of the series. The Padres and Diamondbacks continued their hot streaks, both winning their fourth game in a row, holding onto the top two wild card...
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Paul Blackburn is pitching in a playoff race for the first time in his career, but that hasn’t fazed him. The New York Mets have received two quality starts from the right-hander in a matter of days, both of which on the road. So far, so good for him. Blackburn did not earn a decision in Wednesday’s win over the Colorado Rockies, but that shouldn’t detract from another strong...
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Being mentioned in the same sentence as the Chicago White Sox is not a good thing, certainly for this season. Entering Wednesday, the New York Mets had been hitting .195 with runners in scoring position since July 14, the third-worst mark in baseball. After being one of the best offenses in June and July, the Mets have stumbled in recent weeks. On Wednesday, the team needed a big hit in a big...
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There were five games played across the four affiliates in the Mets system on Wednesday. The bulk of the scoring came in Syracuse, as the other four affiliates combined for only four runs. At the same time, a Brooklyn pitcher was able to put up a good amount of strikeouts and one of the Cyclones games featured a walk-off hit. Meanwhile, in St. Lucie, a Mets outfielder continued his rehab...
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On August 8, 2008, the New York Mets defeated the Florida Marlins 3-0 at Shea Stadium before more than 50,000 paying customers. The win pushed the Mets’ record to 61-54, good for second place in the Eastern Division of the National League. Oliver Pérez took the mound for the Mets that night, and tossed seven innings of two-hit ball, allowing just two hits while striking out eight and...
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Good morning, Mets fans! While the Mets’ bullpen has hit its stride post All-Star break, one of the lone bright spots in the Mets’ ‘pen during the early part of the season could make his return very soon. Reed Garrett, who posted a 1.04 ERA in his first 26 innings of his 2024 season, was placed on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation on July 10. Garrett had a steep...
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