Good morning, Mets fans!
Sunday, the Mets lost a tough pitchers duel by a score of 2-1, solidifying a three-game sweep for the Braves. Steven Matz lasted six innings, allowing just one run on two hits, collecting six strikeouts. Paul Sewald gave up the second run in the seventh inning, which would end up being the difference in the game
The Mets did not score a run until the last inning, with Todd Frazier grounding into a force out, scoring Pete Alonso from third. J.D. Davis was the only Met to collect more than one hit. Wilson Ramos extended his hitting streak to nineteen games, coming off the bench to hit a single.
Today, the Mets have an off day before starting a pivotal three game series against the Cubs at Citi Field on Tuesday. The game will be at 7:10 EST and can be seen on SNY.
Latest Mets News
With the Phillies, Cubs, and Brewers all losing on Sunday, the Mets did not lose any ground in the Wild Card standings, staying two games back from the second spot.
Pitching prospect Thomas Szapucki has been promoted to Double-A Binghamton.
Kevin Armstrong of The New York Times assessed the Mets’ poor performance that led to a sweep in their series against the Braves.
Latest MLB News
The Baseball’s Writers’ Association Association of America announced in a tweet that the Houston Astros did violate the MLB club-media regulations by restricting clubhouse access to a Detroit Free Press reporter, and that they expect discipline to be handed to the team promptly.
The Indians suffered a tough loss to their lineup, with Jose Ramirez being placed on the Injured List with a fractured hamate bone.
Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorious will undergo X-Rays after being hit by a pitch in his shoulder on Sunday.
Latest NL East News
The Nationals have extended their winning streak to five games, completing their first three-game sweep in Chicago since 2005.
Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports shared his thoughts on the Phillies inability to beat teams with records under .500.
Latest on MMO
Gary Rubin assessed the competition in the NL Wild Card this year, stating that the Mets may have to win ninety games or more in order to make it as the second team.
Rob Piersall shared his thoughts on the Braves domination against the Mets throughout his time as a Mets’ fan.
On This Day
2008: In the team’s game against the Phillies, David Wright became the first player in franchise history to collect four 100-RBI seasons.
Birthdays: Alex Trevino (62), Ricky Bottalico (50)
Let’s go Mets!’
