The Mets will try to avoid a sweep against the Houston Astros as they send Chris Flexen to the mound to face Mike Fiers in the series finale this afternoon. The game starts at 2:10 p.m. and will be aired on SNY.
Yesterday, the Mets played a double header and lost both games. Matt Harvey made a return in the first one and allowed seven runs in his two innings of work. The Mets tried to mount a comeback that included a Wilmer Flores grand slam and Dominic Smith two-run homer, but fell short and lost by a final of 12-8.
In the second game, the Mets sent Seth Lugo to the mound and actually had a 1-0 lead until the sixth inning. Lugo managed to allow four runs which was all the Astros needed to win the game 4-1 and sweep the double dip.
Latest Mets News
The Mets signed outfielder Norichika Aoki (under control through 2018) yesterday before the start of the doubleheader against the Houston Astros.
Noah Syndergaard started a rehab assignment with the GCL Mets and struck out two, while allowing two unearned runs in the one inning he pitched.
Michael Conforto will be getting surgery on his posterior capsule in the next few days after coming to the conclusion that it would be necessary.
Jamie Callahan and Jacob Rhame made their MLB debuts in the first game of the doubleheader. Rhame tossed 1 1/3 scoreless innings while Callahan allowed two runs (one earned) in his inning of work.
Wilmer Flores exited last night’s game after hitting himself in the face with a foul ball. It was later revealed that he actually broke his nose on the play.
Latest NL East News
Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post writes about what Ryan Madson‘s real injury was after it was misreported that he injured one of his fingers.
Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald talks about Giancarlo Stanton‘s journey that led him to baseball. Stanton hit his 52nd homer last night against the Phillies.
David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution gets Max Fried‘s thoughts heading into his first MLB start today.
Matt Breen of Philly.com reports that the Phillies claimed Kevin Siegrest off waivers from the Cardinals and that Jerad Eickhoff is out for the season.
Latest on MMO
David Cassilo tries to dissect what the 2018 Mets offense might look like.
Rob Piersall explains how trades in September can and possibly will occur.
Piersall also writes about the top five aspects of this team to focus on this month.
This Day in Mets History
1965: Jim Hickman becomes the first Mets to hit three homers in a game.
1973: Jerry Koosman extends his scoreless streak to 29 innings against the Phillies.
1976: Tom Seaver records his 200th strikeout for the ninth straight season.
1978: John Stearns steals his 23rd base to tie the NL record for catchers.
Birthdays: Ced Landrum turns 54.
Let’s go Mets!
