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Las Vegas 51s 10 (45-39), Salt Lake Bees 4 (Angels, 39-44) Box Score

Cecchini had his 27th error of  the year. Conforto continues to only pull the ball instead of using an all-fields approach.

Gorski has been solid since returning to the Mets on a minor league deal. This is Smoker’s fourth time pitching multiple innings.

This is a great article from Betsy Helfand on the Mets’ Effect on Foreign Players, and the effort to learn English for players coming from other countries. 

Hartford Yard Goats 11 (Colorado, 46-37) Binghamton Mets 3 (36-48) Box Score

Smith is on a ten-game on base streak. Rosario has recorded a hit in 13 out of 14 games since being promoted to Double-A.

Henderson has been abysmal in Double-A.

Fort Myers Miracle 14 (Minnesota, 43-38), St. Lucie 0 (41-38) Box Score

Taylor was named Florida State League Player of the Week after a 13 for 31 and two homers and two duubles, driving in 11 runs.

This is easily Flexen’s worst start of the season. Tapia has been 92-94 in relief starts after being 96-98 pre-Tommy John Surgery.

Columbia Fireflies 4 (40-43), Charleston Riverdogs 3 (Yankees, 47-34) Box Score

It’s Garcia’s full season debut after being suspended for 80 games for PED’s in the offseason. (Writer’s note) Go get em’ kid.

Bashlor has dominated the South Atlantic League.

Brooklyn Cyclones 5 (9-10), Batavia Muckdogs (Miami, 4-15) Box Score

Cyclones should be receiving Pete Alonso this week, and Michael Paez next week.

Crismatt made his starting debut with one run in four innings. Huertas had his best outing of the year. Justin Dunn appeared the night before and struck out two in two innings and sat 95-97. Merandy Gonzalez was in the 93-96 mile per hour range according to Brooklyn Beat Writer Stuart Johnson.

Greeneville Astros 10 (5-8), Kingsport Mets 3 (4-9) Box Score

Cespedes has hit well since starting the season 0-9.

Humphreys’ fastball was reportedly in the 91-94 range tonight.

GCL Mets 3 (6-4), GCL Cardinals 2 (5-6) Box Score

Lagrange is on fire, recording hits in eight of nine games. He was the DSL Sterling Award Winner last year.

  • Sixto Torres LHP 5 IP, H, 6 K 2.00 ERA
  • Christian James RHP 1.2 IP, K 0.00 ERA
  • Dariel Rivera RHP IP, H, K 0.00 ERA

Torres had his second start since 6/29, and the best start of his career.

DSL Mets1 5 (12-14), DSL Pirates 2 (9-18) Box Score

Guerrero has been hitting .359 in his last 10 games.

  • Ramon Laguere RHP 5.2 IP, 4 H, ER, 3 BB, 2 K 2.20 ERA

DSL Mets2 8 (8-19), DSL Astros Orange 2 (14-12) Box Score