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Madison Bumgarner pitched a no-hitter in game two of a doubleheader on Sunday, but MLB will not rule it as an official no-hitter because the game was only seven innings. According to nonohitters.com, Bumgarner’s outing is the 38th unofficial no-hitter.
The Mets have a scheduled off day before starting a series against the Red Sox on Tuesday. David Peterson and Jacob deGrom are the probable starters for Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.
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Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic details how Brandon Nimmo has started to slide head-first this season and how players are always looking to improve.
The Spanish call of the Albert Almora Jr. catch in today's Mets game was outstanding. pic.twitter.com/0XUunUKE3J
— Chris McShane (@chrismcshane) April 25, 2021
Center fielder Albert Almora Jr. made a spectacular run-saving catch in the sixth inning and the Spanish broadcast had a terrific call on the play.
Relief pitcher Drew Smith was activated off the IL and optioned to the alternate site in Brooklyn, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported.
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The Diamondbacks released relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak, per MiLB transactions.
MLB and Elias are still discussing whether a 7-inning no-hitter is an official no-hitter. MLB seems to be in favor but it’s still not decided officially. So congrats MadBum! (I think)
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) April 25, 2021
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Alex Worth recaps the Mets 4-0 win over the Nationals.
Rich Sparago analyzes deGrom’s dominance and how it compares to Dwight Gooden‘s 1985 season.
Alexis Farinacci recaps Marcus Stroman‘s rocky start against the Nationals on Saturday.
Beyond the Blog
Mets Maniacs: In today’s episode, Maniacs Ty Wilkes and Uncle Mike (Mike Breznak) give you a recap of the Mets Nats series, where New York was able to take two games. They analyze Jacob deGrom’s legendary performance, touch on the improved defense in the rubber match, and explain why they think a breakout offensive performance is just around the corner.
Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts!
Locked On Mets: On today’s episode, host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down this weekend’s series against the Washington Nationals, which included a pair of great pitching performances and one game the Mets would like to forget altogether.
On This Date in Mets History
1962: The Mets acquired Harry Chiti from the Indians in exchange for a player to be named later. That player ended up being Chiti himself. The Mets returned him to the Indians on June 15, 1962 to complete the deal.
1988: Keith Hernandez reached the 1,000 RBI milestone in a night where he hit two home runs and drove in seven runs.
Birthdays: Scott Strickland turns 45, Ricky Trlicek turns 52, Lou Thornton turns 58, Mike Scott turns 66 and Amos Otis turns 74.
Let’s go Mets!
