Good Morning Mets Fans. The New York Mets (23-28) wrap up their four-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers (25-28) this afternoon as they look for the series win. Zack Wheeler (3-2, 3.83 ERA) will take the ball for New York as Chase Anderson (3-1, 3.72 ERA) will toe the rubber for Milwaukee.
Today’s game is scheduled to begin at 1:10 PM ET and can be seen on SNY as well as heard on 710 WOR.
LATEST METS NEWS
It was an odd night for Jacob deGrom, who had an extremely rough night on the mound in Wednesday’s 7-1 loss to the Brewers. He allowed seven runs on eight hits in just four innings of work. After his best start of the season in his previous outing, he followed it up with his worst. Read more from Anthony DiComo on MLB.com.
Joel Sherman of the NY Post believes the Mets still have reason to believe in 2o17 due to a weak National League.
Abbey Mastracco of NJ.com wonder if Jose Reyes truly hates playing third base.
Although deGrom had a rough night, Anthony Rieber of Newsday writes that he didn’t have the worst night for a Mets employee.
NL EAST RUMBLINGS
Bryce Harper had his suspension reduced to three games on Wednesday. Read more from Chelsea Janes in the Washington Post.
Philadelphia’s General Manager, Matt Klentak is frustrated with the progress his team is making but is committed to the current rebuild, Read more from Jim Salisbury on CSNPhilly.
Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald explores how the Marlins are spending the money they received from MLB for the death of Jose Fernandez.
David O’Brien takes a look at just how bad the Braves’ defense is effecting the team on the AJC.com.
RECENTLY ON MMO
Logan Barer writes on the adjustment Lucas Duda has made that has helped his recent success.
THIS DAY IN METS HISTORY
On this day in 1977, John Stearns clubs his first career grand slam in a 6-4 victory over Montreal.
Mets players born on this day; Rick Baldwin (64) and Dean Chance.
