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Josh Donaldson was suspended one game for his actions during an altercation with Tim Anderson on Saturday. Donaldson plans to appeal the suspension, and he was also placed on the Covid IL.
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Francisco Lindor drove in the 500th run of his career, and every player in the Mets’ lineup recorded a hit as they routed the Giants, 13-3. J.D. Davis got four hits, Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer, and Jeff McNeil and Mark Canha hit back-to-back homers to put the game out of reach in the eighth. David Peterson earned the win, going six innings and allowing just two runs and three hits while walking one and striking out six. Chris Bassitt (4-2, 2.77 ERA) will face off against Logan Webb (5-1, 3.54 ERA) tonight. First pitch is set for 9:45 p.m. ET.
The Mets made a bunch of minor league roster moves, sending outfielder Quinn Brodey down to Binghamton, and bringing outfielder Jake Mangum and Carlos Cortes up to Syracuse.
In addition, pitchers Joel Diaz and Javier Atencio were added to the St. Lucie Mets’ roster. The 18-year-old Diaz is the Mets’ 10th-ranked prospect.
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John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle writes about David Phillips, who supplies every MLB team with rosin bags.
Paul Goldschmidt hit a walk-off grand slam as the Cardinals downed the Blue Jays in 10 innings, 7-3.
Brewers manager Craig Counsell told reporters that Freddy Peralta will miss an extended period of time due to a shoulder injury. However, Peralta is still expected to return this season.
Patrick Wisdom homered for the fourth consecutive game to help the Cubs beat the Reds, 7-4.
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On the latest episode of MMO Weekly, Sal Manzo and Patrick Glynn talk about Max Scherzer’s injury, the past series in Colorado, the team’s minor league moves, and preview the series with the Giants.
On This Date in Mets History
1973: The Mets defeat the Dodgers 7-3 in 19 innings at Dodger Stadium. Rusty Staub collects five hits, while George Stone pitches six shutout innings in relief for the win.
Birthdays: Bill Wakefield (81), Jerry Dipoto (54), Bartolo Colon (49), Wilmer Font (32)
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