Morning Briefing: Let's Get That Series Victory!

Good morning, Mets fans!

On Saturday, the Mets defeated the Nationals in a thrilling slug fest. J.D. Davis hit two home runs while Pete Alonso, Robinson Cano and Michael Conforto all chipped in one as well. Steven Matz had a solid outing, bouncing back from 51 pitchers through two innings to go five scoreless with eight strikeouts. Keon Broxton ended up driving in the game-winning run with an RBI single in the eighth inning. Edwin Diaz came on in the ninth to collect his fourth save.

Sunday, the rubber match of the Mets-Nationals series takes place with Zack Wheeler facing Max Scherzer. The game will be on at 1:10 p.m. EST and can be seen on SNY.

Latest Mets News

With catcher Tomas Nido graduating, 21-year-old middle infielder Luis Carpio enters the Mets top prospects list according to MLB Pipeline.

Shannon Dalton Forde, longtime Mets public relations executive, was named recipient of the Carmen Berra Award.

Jacob deGrom will be presented with his Cy Young Award before the game on Sunday.

Jason Vargas will be skipped in the rotation, allowing Jacob deGrom to pitch Tuesday and Noah Syndergaard on Wednesday.

Latest MLB News

The Red Sox promoted relief pitcher Marcus Walden to provide reinforcements in the bullpen.

Jeff Fletcher of ocregister.com wrote about Andrew Heaney‘s mental struggles that have come with his injuries.

The Padres went out for dinner in St. Louis, and Manny Machado paid for everyone.

Thomas Harding of MLB.com wrote about German Marquez‘s contract extension and what it means for him and his family.

Latest NL East News

Todd Zolecki of MLB.com analyzes the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen struggles early in the season.

Brian McCann suffered a hamstring injury in the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Miami Marlins on Saturday.

Joe Frisaro of MLB.com wrote about Bobby Cox and his influence on Miami Marlins infielder Martin Prado and third base coach Fredi Gonzalez.