Good morning, Mets fans!
Friday, the Astros defeated the Nationals by a score of 4-1. Both teams’ starters did not last long, with Zack Greinke lasting 4.2 innings and Anibal Sanchez lasting 5.1 innings. Greinke only gave up one run on seven hits, collecting six strikeouts. Sanchez gave up four runs on ten hits, ultimately getting the loss in the game.
Michael Brantley drove in two runs for the Astros with two RBI singles. Robinson Chirinos hit a solo home run and Josh Reddick supplied the fourth run with a sacrifice fly.
Today, the Astros look to even up the series against the Nationals in Washington, DC. The game will be on FOX at 8:07 EST.
Latest Mets News
According to Bob Nightengale, Eduardo Perez has emerged as the frontrunner for the Mets vacant managerial spot.
Top prospect Andres Gimenez won the Arizona Fall League batting crown, with an average of .371.
Latest NL East News
Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer assessed how new manager Joe Girardi‘s success will be dependent on pitching prospect Spencer Howard.
The Marlins have hired ex-Twins hitting coach James Rowson as their bench coach.
Latest MLB News
Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco was named the recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award, given to the player who “best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual’s contribution to his team.”
Former Ranger Mike Olt announced his retirement from baseball via Facebook on Saturday.
According to Evan Drellich of the Athletic, the Astros culture has always been “toxic” under owner Jim Crane and general manager Jeff Luhnow.
Latest on MMO
Ryan Finkelstein assessed the performance of backup catcher Tomas Nido in 2019.
This Date in Mets History
1992: traded Wally Whitehurst, D.J. Dozier, and Raul Casanova to the San Diego Padres for Tony Fernandez.
1998: Carlos Baerga granted free agency.
Birthdays: Elio Chacon (83), Jaime Cerda (41)
Let’s go Mets!
