Good morning, Mets fans!
After a disappointing series against the Phillies, the Mets will look to bounce back with a three-game series vs. the Nationals starting on Tuesday night at Citi Field. New York will send righty Carlos Carrasco (0-0, 3.24 ERA) to the mound to take on Washington right-hander Paolo Espino (3-3, 3.66 ERA).
The Nats are heading into New York off a series loss at the hands of the Braves. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. and will be broadcast on WCBS 880 and WQBU 92.7. The game can also be seen on SNY.
Let’s get into Tuesday morning’s briefing.
Latest Mets News
Double-A Binghamton swept the Northeast League Player of the Week awards with Cole Gordon and Jake Mangum taking the honors. The Rumble Ponies are coming off a series win last week as they return home to face the Hartford Yard Goats starting on Tuesday night.
Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News writes on how the Mets “need to wake up” if they want to clinch a playoff spot. In another interesting piece, Justin Tocano of The Record writes on his Q&A with New York pitcher Rich Hill.
Latest MLB News
According to the New York Post, MLB and Barstool Sports are in “significant talks” to broadcast its games. This would be Barstool’s second broadcast deal as it partnered with college football’s Arizona Bowl on July 27 to broadcast its annual bowl game.
Eloy Jiménez of the White Sox became the second MLB player ever to have two or more home runs and five or more RBIs within the first five innings in back-to-back games since the RBI became an official stat in 1920. Jiménez joins the Reds’ Lee May who became the first player to do so in 1969.
Latest on MMO
Matt Musico takes a look at the Mets’ latest skid.
Patrick Glynn writes on the highs and lows of New York’s harmful series against Philadelphia.
Alexis Farinacci evaluates Marcus Stroman‘s performance on Sunday.
On This Date in Mets History
2004: Two-time Cy Young Award winner Tom Glavine lost his two front teeth and had over 40 stitches after a taxi crash on the way to Shea Stadium to start a game. Despite the loss of their scheduled starter, the Mets went on to beat the Astros, 7-3.
Birthdays: Anthony Banda (28), Wilson Ramos (34), Matt den Dekker (34), Brandon Lyon (42), Chuck Carr (54), Gerald Williams (55) and Johnny Lewis (82).
Let’s go Mets!
