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Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets split a doubleheader on Saturday with the Nationals. Even though their six-game winning streak came to an end with a loss in the nightcap, they gained a half-game in the standings and now trail the Braves by just 3.5.
Latest Mets News
According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Boston Red Sox claimed right-handed pitcher Geoff Hartlieb from the Mets off of waivers.
After game one against the Washington Nationals, the New York Mets announced that outfielder Brandon Nimmo was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. Infielder Travis Blankenhorn was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.
MLB tweeted a video of Francisco Lindor’s go-ahead home run in game one against the Nationals. That home run was his 150th of his career.
Mets owner Steven Cohen tweeted in support of his team, saying, “We had them the whole way,” in response to the Mets extra innings win in game one on Saturday.
Latest Mets Minor League News
Per Jacob Resnick of SNY, Mets right-handed pitcher Adam Oller continued to look sharp on Saturday, striking out five over six scoreless innings for Triple-A Syracuse. He has 57 strikeouts and a 0.44 ERA over his last seven starts.
Mets Minor League Affiliate Scores from September 4, 2021
- Syracuse Mets 3 Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs 0 (Game 1)
- Syracuse Mets 13 Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs 6 (Game 2)
- Brooklynn Cyclones 0 Wilmington Blue Rocks 4
- Lucie Mets 4 Jupiter Hammerheads 7
- Binghamton Rumble Ponies vs Richmond Flying Squirrels – Postponed due to COVID-19.
Latest MLB News
According to Dustin Morse of the Minnesota Twins, coach Bill Evers announced he has decided to retire at the end of the season.
Per MLB, Rafael Devers of the Boston Red Sox reached 100 RBI on a three-run home run in the seventh inning of the Red Sox’s game against the Indians on Saturday.
MLB released a video showing Teoscar Hernandez reaching 100 career home runs.
Per MLB Trade Rumors, the Colorado Rockies have placed Austin Gomber and Connor Joe on the 10-day injured list.
According to MLB, Adrian Houser tossed the first shutout for the Milwaukee Brewers since 2014.
Latest on MMO
Cam Adams recaps the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Friday, September 3, including St. Lucie’s win over Jupiter that was led by a strong complete game by Oscar Rojas.
Alexis Farinacci recaps Rich Hill’s best Mets outing in win over Nationals.
Thomas Hall looks at why it could be difficult for Brad Hand to find success late in the season.
Patrick Glynn discussed Dominic Smith being placed on bereavement leave Friday and Brad Hand being activated for the series against Washington.
Patrick Glynn discusses Brandon Nimmo leaving game one with hamstring tightness.
Patrick Glynn recaps the Mets’ game one 11-9 win over the Nationals in their second extra innings win of the weekend.
Alexis Farinacci goes in depth on Brandon Nimmo’s hamstring strain that caused him to be placed on the injured list and the Mets to recall Travis Blankenhorn.
James Villani recaps the Mets’ 4-3 loss in game two of the doubleheader against the Nationals.
On This Date in Mets History
1969: Tom Seaver became the first pitcher in Mets’ franchise history to win 20 games in one season with a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Shea Stadium.
1999: In their 6,000th regular season game in Mets’ franchise history, the Mets scored all their runs in the fifth inning to beat the Rockies at Shea Stadium, 6-2.
2015: Mets right-handed pitcher Bartolo Colon extended his scoreless-innings streak to 22 consecutive scoreless innings in a 6-0 shutout of the Marlins.
Birthdays: Chris Young (38), Matt Watson (43), Rod Barajas (46)
Let’s go Mets!
