Joe D. loved doing quizzes, and I know folks have missed them over the last year. Well, this will hopefully be the start of us doing them on a regular basis. The first one will be shorter and more straightforward to ensure the format is the way we want it. Please comment with any suggestions on the quiz itself or what type of topics you would like to see. As noted, this is a short list that will...
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Good morning, Mets fans. The Mets suffered a crushing loss on Wednesday night as a bang-bang play at the plate in the bottom of the ninth was the final blow for the Amazins. Pete Alonso’s hand bounced up before the plate, allowing the tag to be placed before he scored and subsequently ending the game. However, an even bigger story is how the Mets’ offense has continued to struggle...
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The Chicago Cubs shut out the New York Mets 1-0 in game three of the series at Citi Field, which ended on a controversial play at home plate. Pete Alonso was thrown out at the plate to end the game. The play was reviewed, and the call stood. “I think they got the call wrong,” Carlos Mendoza said. Jose Buttó (0-2, 2.57 ERA) took the loss for the Mets and Shōta Imanaga improved to 5-0...
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As the New York Mets played game three of their series with the Chicago Cubs, they saw their star shortstop leave the game. Francisco Lindor, who has been a constant in the Mets lineup and an ironman along with Pete Alonso, left the game with flu-like symptoms, according to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza. Lindor left the game after the bottom of the first inning. In the first inning, Lindor flew...
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Shōta Imanaga (4-0, 0.98) vs. RHP Jose Buttó (0-1, 2.86) SNY The Mets got back in the win column Tuesday night behind DJ Stewart who delivered the Mets the big hit they’ve been missing. For much of the night the game felt the same as Sunday and Monday. The Mets were getting effective starting pitching, keeping runs off the board. The...
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It started with a sudden, scary drop (five losses). Then, it was a surprisingly quick and thrilling recovery (who saw 12 out of 15 wins coming?). And a return to reality? The Mets’ April (plus three games in March) reminded me of when I used to take my three daughters sledding here in Central New Jersey. The Mets finish April at 15-14, just a half-game behind the Cincinnati Reds for the...
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