Morning Briefing: Mets Look To Avoid Third Consecutive Loss

Good Morning, Mets fans!

As of this writing, the Mets have not announced their starter for today’s game. Whoever it is, he’ll face veteran Anibal Sanchez (0-2, 7.84 ERA). The Mets will look to turn this four-game series around after losing the first two. The game is at 7:10 p.m. and can be viewed at SNY and WCBS 880.

Latest Mets News

Yesterday, the Mets’ bats came up empty against Max Scherzer and the Nationals. Rick Porcello pitched admirably, but not well enough with the run support he received.

The Mets made a couple of roster moves. Brad Brach and Walker Lockett were brought up to fortify the bullpen. The Mets sent Paul Sewald and Ali Sanchez to Brooklyn to clear space on their roster.

Latest MLB News

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The punishments were levied against those involved in Sunday’s bench-clearing brawl. Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano received a six-game ban and Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron was suspended for 20 games.

Ben Lindbergh of The Ringer investigated why offense is so low this season.

The Yankees recalled Clint Frazier for the 647th time.