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Good morning, Mets fans!
For the first time this season, the Mets have lost a game. On Sunday, they coughed away a 2-1 lead, giving up three runs in the eighth to fall 4-2 to the Nationals.
While Pete Alonso‘s throwing errors played a significant factor in the loss, many arguments broke out about Buck Showalter‘s bullpen management. After the game, Trevor May said he was unavailable, while Seth Lugo was only available if the Mets had a lead. Additionally, Adam Ottavino said there was “no reason to be” unavailable.
They still took three out of four over the Nationals and will look to bounce back today against the Phillies (2-1) at 6:45 p.m. ET. Taijuan Walker will be making his first start of the season.
Latest Mets News
It’s old news now, but Showalter became the first Mets manager to begin his tenure with three consecutive wins, as Anthony DiComo of MLB pointed out before Sunday’s loss.
As MMO’s John Flanigan tweeted, Jordan Yamamoto cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse.
An article for WKRG wrote about how a school will be named after former Met and world champion Tommie Agee.
Latest MLB News
Rob Manfred is trying to mend his relationship with MLB players, so he sent them this note of appreciation.
The Red Sox signed Garrett Whitlock to a four-year extension, per Chris Cotillo of Mass Live.
He wasn’t in MLB, but 20-year-old Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki threw a 19-strikeout perfect game while reaching 102 mph with his fastball.
Latest on MMO
Andrew Steele-Davis recapped Chris Bassitt‘s first start as a Met.
The Mets may have lost on Sunday, but check out James Villani‘s recap of the game!
On This Date in Mets History
Birthdays: Alejandro De Aza (38), Trot Nixon (48), Bobby Jones (50), Bret Saberhagen (58), Wally Whitehurst (58)
Let’s go Mets!
