Good Morning Mets Fans. The New York Mets (25-30) look to wrap up a series win against the Pittsburgh Pirates (25-31) as they send Tyler Pill (0-1, 3.00 ERA) to the mound to battle Trevor Williams (2-3, 5.20 ERA).
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
After another strong outing from Robert Gsellman in Saturday’s 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, Brian Lewis of the NY Post writes on how he is making it harder for the Mets to shift him to a bullpen role.
Laura Albanese of Newsday reports on just how great Lucas Duda has been over this current hot stretch that has helped to keep the Mets afloat.
Justin Tasch of the NYDN advises that both Steven Matz and Seth Lugo are set to join the Mets next week when they take on the Atlanta Braves.
Even though he may currently be the weak link in the Mets rotation, David Lennon of Newsday advises that there is no chance the organization would put Matt Harvey in the bullpen.
NL EAST RUMBLINGS
Edinson Volquez of the Miami Marlins pitched the first no-hitter of the season on Saturday and dedicated to departed friends Yordano Ventura and Jose Fernandez. Read more on ESPN.
Matt Albers is having a resurgent year for the Nationals, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post looks at the difference a year can make.
Matt Kemp of the Atlanta Braves is continuing to excel even in the absence of Freddie Freeman. Read more from Michael Cunningham on theAJC.com.
Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly reports that Odubel Herrera is willing to risk getting drilled in order to continue flipping his bat.
RECENTLY ON MMO
Joe D wonders if the Mets will have anything to fight for once Noah Syndergaard returns.
THIS DAY IN METS HISTORY
On this day in 1976, Dave Kingman became the second player in franchise history to hit three home runs in a game as he collected eight RBI as the Mets beat the Dodgers by a score of 11-0.
Mets born on this day; Rick Wilkins (50) and Phil Linz (78).
