Good Morning Mets Fans. The New York Mets have the day off today as they travel to Milwaukee to begin a six-game road trip tomorrow.
LATEST METS NEWS
Tommy Milone put forth a nice first game as a New York Met in Wednesday’s 6-5 loss. He tossed five innings while allowing just two runs on six hits. Milone walked two and struck out five as he took the no-decision. Read more from Zach Braziller in the NY Post.
Jeurys Familia blew his first save of the season on Wednesday as he struggled mightily with his command. While retiring just one batter in the ninth, he allowed four runs, three of which were earned on two hits. He walked two batters as well and took the loss. Read more from Kristie Ackert in the NYDN.
Lucas Duda could make his return to the Mets lineup this weekend. Abbey Mastracco of NJ.com reports on what that could mean for T.J. Rivera, who has made the most of his opportunity.
NL EAST RUMBLINGS
The Washington Nationals bullpen is about to get a boost. Read more from Chelsea Janes in the Washington Post.
Corey Seidman of CSNPhilly.com reports on reliever, Joaquin Benoit being dissatisfied with how there are no set roles in the Phillies bullpen.
As the Marlins struggles continue, Don Mattingly has attempted to get creative with his lineup. Read more from Clark Spencer in the Miami Herald.
David O’Brien of theAJC.com looks at just how scare RBI chances have been for Freddie Freeman of the Braves this season.
RECENTLY ON MMO
Logan Barer writes on how great Michael Conforto and T.J. Rivera have swung the bat as of late.
THIS DAY IN METS HISTORY
On this day in 1990, Dwight Gooden strikes out 15 batters in seven innings while also driving in four runs to tie a club record for a pitcher in a 9-4 win over the Dodgers.
Mets players born on this day; Walt Terrell (59) and Jerry Martin (68).
