The big news of the day is Jacob deGrom has been scratched from the start tonight. Walker Lockett will now get the start.
Yesterday was a big win for the Mets. After a torrid first two games against the Nationals, they won the last two, splitting the series and put themselves in position to change the narrative of the season depending on how this weekend goes.
Yesterday David Peterson continued to show a lot of grit, working out of a jam in the first inning and shutting down the Nationals for the rest of the game, lowering his ERA below 3.00. The bullpen was fantastic behind him. The bats also showed up featuring Tomas Nido who had a two homer day including a grand slam and Dominic Smith had his fourth homer on the year. There was a scary moment with Jeff McNeil running full speed into a wall to make an amazing catch. His X-rays came back negative.
Mets Lineup
- Brandon Nimmo – CF
- Michael Conforto – RF
- Pete Alonso – 1B
- Dominic Smith – LF
- Robinson Cano – 2B
- Wilson Ramos – C
- Andres Gimenez – 3B
- Luis Guillorme – 2B
- Amed Rosario – SS
Phillies Lineup
- Andrew McCutchen – DH
- Rhys Hoskins – 1B
- Bryce Harper – RF
- J.T. Realmuto – C
- Didi Gregorius – SS
- Jean Segura – 2B
- Jay Bruce – LF
- Alex Bohm – 3B
- Roman Quinn – CF
It looks like prospect Spencer Howard will be starting tonight. Spencer made his major league debut on August 9th pitching 4.2 innings, allowing 4 runs over 7 hits from 2 homers. Last season in the minors he made 15 starts and pitched 71.0 innings with a 2.03 ERA and 0.831 WHIP.
Game Notes
Jacob deGrom has been scratched from his start tonight due to neck stiffness. He will be replaced by Walker Lockett.
Robinson Cano has been activated from the injured list and right-handed reliever Drew Smith has been optioned to Brooklyn.
Let’s Go Mets!
