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Good morning Mets fans! (Well, not really. It’s miserable, actually)
The Mets got swept by the Braves on Thursday night, and manager Buck Showalter had some interesting comments after the game. It was the first time in Mets franchise history that they lost three straight games in which they had at least a three-run lead. It also extended their losing streak to six games and dropped them to 30-33 on the season in fourth place in the NL East.
Justin Verlander laid a big egg, and Ozzie Albies hit a walk-off three-run homer against Tommy Hunter in the bottom of the 10th inning. On the positive side, Francisco Álvarez clobbered two more home runs. The full recap is here.
LATEST METS NEWS
After the game, Showalter said that Pete Alonso was still getting tests done in New York on his wrist and that GM Billy Eppler would update folks when they had all the information. Alonso is getting a CT scan and MRI after getting hit by a 97 mph on his wrist.
The Amazin’ Mets Foundation announced they are raising a second future service dog, and they need your help in deciding the name.
LATEST MLB NEWS
Dodgers’ right-handed pitcher Noah Syndergaard was placed on the injured list with a blister. The former Met has a 7.16 ERA this season.
The Diamondbacks vs. Nationals game in DC on Thursday was postponed due to poor air quality.
LATEST ON MMO
Dan Quiñones broke down what Mets’ personnel could be on the chopping block.
Ronny Mauricio jumped up quite a few spots in Baseball America’s latest Top 100 prospect update.
ON THIS DATE IN METS HISTORY
1973: The Mets retired No. 14 for Gil Hodges.
2006: The Mets traded Kaz Matsui to the Rockies for catcher Eli Marrero.
2016: The Mets drafted Florida first baseman Peter Alonso in the second round of the MLB draft.
