Morning Briefing: Last Game of the Season!

Good morning, Mets fans!

On Saturday, the Mets defeated the Braves by a score of 3-0. Pete Alonso made history, becoming the first rookie to ever hit more than 52 home runs. Rene Rivera supplied the rest of the offense, hitting a two-run homer.

Steven Matz had a sparkling start, lasting six innings, giving up just two hits but walking five, and collecting seven strikeouts.

Today, the Mets play their last game of 2019, hoping to end their season with a sweep of the Braves. Noah Syndergaard will face off against Mike Soroka. The game can be seen at 3:10 p.m. EST and will be on SNY.

Latest Mets News

Pete Alonso described breaking the rookie home run record as “magical”, sharing how he felt while rounding the bases after homer 53.

Tim Healey of Newsday wrote about Mets bench piece Rajai Davis‘ desire to play in 2020, despite being at peace knowing he could be finished after 2019.

Mets center fielder Juan Lagares reflected on his career, as his time with the Mets most likely is coming to a close.

Former Met and current Angel Hansel Robles won the Nick Adenhart Award, given to the Angels best pitcher.

Latest MLB News

Tempers flared in St. Louis after Yadier Molina was hit in the arm by a Cole Hamels pitch.

Astros ace Justin Verlander became just the 18th pitcher in history to reach 3,000 career strikeouts.

With the Cubs mulling their future, president Theo Epstein will be meeting with manager Joe Maddon after the team did not reach the playoffs for the first time since 2014.