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Good morning, Mets fans!
After losing in heartbreaking fashion on Monday but still grabbing a series win over the Nationals, the Mets will head down to South Beach to take on the Marlins in a three-game series. New York will send righty Carlos Carrasco (0-2, 6.59 ERA) to the mound to take on Miami’s Edward Cabrera (0-1, 5.23 ERA).
First pitch at loanDepot Park is set by 6:40 p.m. and will be broadcast on WCBS 880 and WQBU 92.7. The game can also be seen on SNY and will be nationally-televised on FS1.
Let’s get into this morning’s briefing.
Current Standings
NL East
ATL: 72-64, .529
PHI: 71-66, .518, 1.5 GB
NYM: 69-69, .500, 4.0 GB
MIA: 57-80, .416, 15.5 GB
WSH: 57-80, .416, 15.5 GB
Wild Card
LAD: 87-51, .630, +13.5 GB
SD: 73-64, .533
CIN: 73-66, .525, 1.5 GB
PHI: 71-66, .518, 2.5 GB
STL: 69-66, .507, 3.0 GB
NYM: 69-69, .500, 4.5 GB
Latest Mets News
Per Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News, Mets prospect Mark Vientos has been promoted to Triple-A Syracuse. The third baseman hit 22 homers in Binghamton while slashing .281/.346/.580.
Latest MLB News
The Braves have extended veteran pitcher Charlie Morton with a one-year contact worth $20 million with a $20 million club option in 2023, according to the team. Since arriving in Atlanta this season, the righty has pitched for a 13-5 record on the mound with a 3.47 ERA.
Latest on MMO
Alexis Farinacci recaps New York’s 4-3 loss to Washington on Monday.
Matt Musico evaluates Javier Báez‘s performance since coming off the IR.
Alexis Farinacci also writes on Taijuan Walker‘s short outing in the Mets 13-6 victory over the Nationals on Sunday.
On This Date in Mets History
1978: Mets catcher John Stearns sets a new National League record as he steals his 25th base, the most for a catcher at the time. Cubs catcher Johnny Kling was the previous record-holder with 24 steals back in 1902.
1984: On the way to throwing a one-hitter, Dwight Gooden throws his 228th strikeout to set a National League rookie record. The Mets slinger passed Grover Cleveland Alexander, who hit 227 strikeouts in 1911.
Birthdays: Brian Stokes (42), David Newhan (48), Jason Isringhausen (49), Darren Bragg (52) and Rick Sweet (69).
Let’s go Mets!
