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Max Scherzer is scheduled to make a rehab start today for Double-A Binghamton in what could be the final hurdle for him before rejoining the big-league roster. Scherzer is slated to throw between 60 and 70 pitches for the Rumble Ponies as they take on the Reading Fightin’ Phils. James McCann will make his third rehab start behind the plate.
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The Mets finished off their home stand with a 6-0 win over the Marlins, taking three of four in the series and tying the Yankees for the MLB lead in shutouts with 11. David Peterson struck out seven in 5 1/3 shutout innings, and Brandon Nimmo rebounded from a rough couple of games by recording three hits. Unfortunately, Jeff McNeil was pulled from the game after the fourth inning due to hamstring tightness. The Amazin’s have now won five of their last seven and still hold the best record in the NL at 45-24.
The Mets next head to the Lone Star State for the first time since 2017 to take on the Astros for two games. Trevor Williams (1-3, 3.53 ERA) will take the hill for the Mets, while the reigning AL champs will counter with José Urquidy (5-3, 4.99 ERA).
Dominic Smith was recalled as Seth Lugo went on the paternity list. In 15 games in Syracuse, Smith hit .266/.347/.438 with two homers, five doubles, and 10 RBIs. Daniel Palka was in New York for yesterday’s game, but he was never activated because the club said he wasn’t healthy enough.
The Mets signed former All-Star outfielder Ender Inciarte to a minor-league contract yesterday. The three-time Gold Glover was released by the Braves last July and spent time in the Yankees’ organization this year before being released last week.
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The Rays are placing outfielders Kevin Kiermaier and Manuel Margot on the IL, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.. Margot exited last night’s game in the ninth inning after he crashed into the right-field wall trying to catch an Aaron Hicks fly ball. Manager Kevin Cash says Margot is expected to miss significant time.
The Red Sox called up shortstop prospect Jeter Downs from Triple-A Worcester. The 23-year-old was one of the centerpieces of the trade that sent Mookie Betts to Los Angeles. Former Phillies reliever James Norwood was designated for assignment to make room on the roster.
Oneil Cruz made his presence known in his season debut for the Pirates, driving in four runs as Pittsburgh routed the Cubs, 12-1. Cruz also registered a 96.7 MPH throw, which is the hardest throw by an infielder this year, and recorded the three fastest sprint speeds by a Pirate this season.
The Dodgers have re-acquired outfielder Trayce Thompson from the Tigers, in an effort to beef up their lineup after Mookie Betts’ injury. Thomspon is off to a torrid start in Triple-A this year, putting up a 1.086 OPS with 17 homers in 170 plate appearances. The 31-year-old played in 107 games for the Dodgers between 2016 and 2017, hitting 14 homers in 285 plate appearances.
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Chris Bassitt and Jeff McNeil were selected as MMO’s Players of the Week. Alex Horowitz examined their strong performances.
Mathews Brownstein breaks down the continued success of the Mets’ offense in his latest edition of Mets by the Numbers.
Alexis Farinacci recaps David Peterson’s strong start in the series finale with the Marlins.
On This Date in Mets History
1964: Jim Bunning strikes out 10 and completes the first regular-season perfect game since 1922 on just 90 pitches in the first game of a Father’s Day doubleheader at Shea Stadium. Bunning also drives in two runs and becomes the first pitcher in MLB history to win no-hitters in both leagues. The Mets don’t fair much better in the nightcap, as 18-year-old Rick Wise holds them to just three hits as the Phillies win 8-2.
2006: The Mets lose 6-5 to the Reds, but Jose Reyes becomes the ninth Met to hit for the cycle. Reyes leads off the bottom of the first inning with a homer against Joe Mays, doubles in the bottom of the third, triples in the bottom of the fifth, and completes it with a single in the eighth.
2016: In their first Citi Field matchup since the World Series, Bartolo Colon exits the game after facing just one batter against the Royals. The 42-year-old is struck by a ground ball off the bat of Whit Merrifield. Hansel Robles picks up the slack though, firing 3 2/3 innings of one-run ball with six strikeouts, and Erik Goeddel, Jerry Blevins, Addison Reed, and Jeurys Familia hold the Kansas City offense at bay in 2-1 victory. Asdrubal Cabrera and Yoenis Céspedes both hit solo homers off Ian Kennedy.
2021: Jacob deGrom continues to dominate his opponents, as he tosses five shutout innings in the Mets’ 4-2 win over the Braves. His scoreless streak has now reached 30 innings and his season ERA lowers to an unthinkable 0.50. DeGrom also becomes the first pitcher ever to go 12 straight starts allowing no more than one earned run.
Birthdays: Jeff Musselman (59)
Let’s go Mets!
