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Jacob deGrom started off Saturday’s game against the Phillies dominating and Edwin Díaz closed out the shutout. He earned his 200th career save. In doing so, the Mets extended their lead over Philadelphia to 10.5 games. The lead over Atlanta is 5.5 games.
Latest Mets News
Per SNY’s Jacob Resnick, Tommy Hunter is scheduled to be with Double-A Binghamton on a rehab assignment. This after being placed on the injured list with back tightness back on August 6th.
Michael Mayer of Metsmerized noted on Twitter Saturday night that Jacob deGrom set a major-league record with 22 straight home starts without allowing more than two earned runs in each of those 22 starts.
The Mets’ attendance Saturday night at Citi Field was 43,857, the largest crowd of the 2022 season (37 more fans than the home opener).
Edwin Díaz recorded his 200th career save.
Latest MLB News
According to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com, the Boston Red Sox selected former Met Jeurys Familia to the active roster and optioned pitcher Kaleb Ort.
Per Chris McCosky of the Detroit News, Detroit Tigers’ pitcher Tarik Skubal will be seeing a doctor Monday for the elbow issue he is dealing with. He is expected to miss the rest of the season.
According to Danielle Allentuck of the Denver Gazette, the Colorado Rockies placed relief pitcher Alex Colome on the injured list with right lateral epicondylitis. Justin Lawrence was their corresponding roster transaction.
Latest on MMO
Sam Klein recapped the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Friday, August 12th, which included Jose Butto’s Triple-A Syracuse debut.
Dan Quinones discussed the question of whether Francisco Lindor should be an MVP candidate.
Andrew Steele-Davis recapped Max Scherzer’s solid start from Friday, August 12th that started shaky, but ended strong.
Mojo Hill looked at Adam Ottavino’s recent successes on the mound.
Mojo Hill talked about the Mets’ signing of Travis Jankowski to a minor league deal.
Mojo Hill discussed some Mets’ injured list updates that includes news that Tylor Megill and Drew Smith are expected to throw soon.
Nick Rucco recapped the Mets’ 1-0 win over the Phillies as deGrom out-dueled Aaron Nola. DeGrom struck out 10 in six innings of work on Saturday night.
On This Date in Mets History
2005: Pedro Martinez took a no-hitter into the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers before giving up a triple to Antonio Perez to end the no-hit bid.
Birthdays: McKay Christensen (47), Eric Cammack (47)
