The New York Mets will try to avoid getting swept by the Chicago Cubs tonight in their series finale in the Windy City and will send Seth Lugo to the mound to face Jen-Ho Tseng in his MLB debut. The game starts at 8:05 p.m and airs on SNY.
Last night, the Mets struggled in every way imaginable on their way to a 17-5 loss. After a lead-off home run by Jose Reyes to start the game, Matt Harvey went to the mound and immediately gave two runs back to the put the Cubs in front 2-1. The Mets scored in the second inning, though, on a Matt Harvey RBI sacrifice bunt that Amed Rosario scored on.
The fourth inning is where the Cubs took advantage in which Anthony Rizzo walked with the bases loaded, followed by a Wilson Contreras two-run single (third RBI of the night). Matt Harvey’s final line read as 3 1/3 IP, five earned runs, seven hits allowed, and four walks.
The bullpen did not fare any better as Chasen Bradford, Kevin McGowan, Jacob Rhame, and Jamie Callahan combined to allow 12 runs in three innings of work.
The Mets tried to make a late comeback as they scored three runs in the eight inning, highlighted by a Dominic Smith two-run homer.
Latest Mets News
Noah Syndergaard played catch yesterday and hopes to return at some point this season still after his setback this past Sunday.
T.J. Rivera will undergo Tommy John Surgery today on his right elbow.
Erik Goeddel participated in limited baseball activities after being prescribed medication for his blurred vision and dizziness caused by vertigo.
Tomas Nido made his first MLB appearance as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning and flied out to right field on the second pitch he saw.
Latest NL East News
Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports on the progress for Bryce Harper in his attempt to return from the DL.
Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald writes about the decision to move the Brewers-Marlins series to Milwaukee as a result of Hurricane Irma.
Helena Oliviero of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution focuses on how the Atlanta Braves organization has been helping the homeless.
Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reveals broadcaster, Larry Anderson‘s plan to cut back on travel next season.
Latest on MMO
Rob Piersall highlights five free agents the Mets should consider this off-season.
Mathew Brownstein talks about the event that Al Leiter and David Cone participated in last Friday night.
Steve Lastoe submitted a MMO Fan Shot to express his thoughts on Matt Harvey and his future with the team.
This Day in Mets History
1963: Cleon Jones makes his MLB debut.
1991: David Cone and Jeff Innis combine to throw a one-hitter against the St.Louis Cardinals, but lose the game by a score of 2-1.
1996: Todd Hundley hits his MLB record 41st homer as a catcher.
Birthdays: Dave Hillman turns 90, Mike Draper turns 51, and Chad Bradford turns 43
