Good Morning, Mets fans!
After another tough loss last night against the Blue Jays. Rick Porcello (1-4, 6.07 ERA) is set to start against the Phillies with their pitcher yet to be announced.
In his last outing, Porcello struggled more than he had in a while allowing five runs and on ten hits with five errors in only four innings.
Hopefully, the 31-year old’s performance will be improved as time is ticking for the Mets season with only 13 games left.
The game is set to begin at 7:05 PM EST, will be televised on SNY and can be heard on WCBS 880 AM.
Let’s see what’s been going on around the league.
Latest Mets News
The Mets lost yesterday’s game against the Blue Jays 7-3, as David Peterson struggled with his control.
Jeff McNeil left last yesterday afternoon’s game with “gastrointestinal discomfort,” per an announcement from the Mets.
The Mets have activated Steven Matz from the injured list, who will continue to pitch out of the bullpen.
Michael Wacha, after several tough starts, will be pitching out of the bullpen at least for the time being.
The team is right there only being three games behind the wild card spot but time is running out in this shortened season.
Latest MLB News
After losing Matt Chapman to a season-ending hip injury, the Oakland A’s plan to sign All-Star third baseman Jake Lamb to fill the position, according to Shayna Rubin of Mercury News.
The Yankees observed a moment of silence for Tom Seaver, “a true New York legend.”
Cubs pitcher Alec Mills pitched a no-hitter yesterday, now with both Chicago teams accomplishing the feat this season. Mills was never recruited for college baseball; instead he walked by practice and told the coach he was good enough to pitch on the team.
Albert Pujols hit his 660th home run tying Willie Mays for the fifth spot on the all-time list.
Latest NL East News
The Marlins finished a seven-game series against the Phillies, passing them in the standings yet again.
Phillies players J.T. Realmuto and Rhys Hoskins are set to get MRIs to analyze injuries occurring in yesterday’s games, with Spencer Howard being placed on the injured list due to right shoulder stiffness.
Max Scherzer has his 98th 10 strikeout game passing Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax’s record.
Latest on MMO
Michelle Ioannou continued her “How the Mets Saved Me” series.
Michael Mayer asked some Mets reporters about their view of the state the team is in currently.
Violeta Pietronico gave an update on the standings of the team in regards to the postseason.
On This Day in Mets History
On September 14, 2008, Jose Reyes became the first player to have four straight seasons of 50 or more stolen bases playing for a New York area team, which also includes the Yankees, Dodgers, and Giants.
Birthdays: Chad Bradford (46), Mike Draper (54), Harry Parker (73), Dave Hillman (93)
Let’s go Mets!
