Morning Briefing: Mets Look To Wheeler For Another Win Against The Halos

Good Morning Mets fans!

Tonight, the New York Mets (17-23) will take on the Los Angeles Angels (22-22). Zack Wheeler (2-2, 3.76 ERA) will take the mound to face Alex Meyer (2-1, 5.59 ERA). Today’s game is a 7:15 PM start on FOX.

With the Mets looking to snap a seven game losing streak, the Amazins received a dominating performance from Jacob deGrom on Friday night. DeGrom tossed seven scoreless innings as the Mets beat the Angels, 3-0 in front of a packed house at Citi Field. Michael Conforto hit a solo home run in the seventh inning for his 11th homer of the season in a much needed Mets victory.

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Sandy Alderson did not commit to a return date for any returning players. He did mention there were not setbacks, namely when discussing Seth Lugo and Steven Matz.

He also said there are no imminent plans to call up Amed Rosario and Dominic Smith.

Jacob deGrom also developed a blister on ring finger during the seventh inning.

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