Apr 19, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) reacts to hitting the game winning RBI single against the San Francisco Giants during the tenth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
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The Mets were able to sweep Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Giants. Shortstop Francisco Lindor was the hero in game one, knocking in the walk-off RBI single as the team won 5-4.
Pitcher Max Scherzer dominated in his first start at Citi Field as a Met, losing a no-hit bid in the sixth inning, while striking out 10 batters as the Mets won 3-1.
Chris Bassitt gets the start against Carlos Rodon at 7:10 p.m. The game will be televised on SNY and on the radio at WCBS 880 and WEPN 1050.
Latest Mets News
Pitcher Jacob deGrom will have his follow-up MRI on his right shoulder in Florida on Monday.
Mets announced the following addition to Citi Field: pic.twitter.com/EvY1986RkR
— Metsmerized Online (@Metsmerized) April 19, 2022
The Mets announced a new addition to Citi Field on Tuesday. The stadium will now have a sensory nook, which will serve as an escape for fans with ADHD, dyslexia and autism when experiencing sensory overload.
Manager Buck Showalter said he will be missing today’s game for a medical procedure, but will return to the team on Thursday.
Mets reliever Jake Reed made his second rehab appearance with a scoreless inning with two strikeouts tonight for St. Lucie.
Reed also tossed a scoreless inning with two strikeouts on Saturday.
— Mike Mayer (@mikemayer22) April 20, 2022
Pitcher Jake Reed is making progress as he rehabs his way back to the Mets.
Latest MLB News
Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki is off to an incredible start. Suzuki told Patrick Mooney of The Athletic that he is not surprised or satisfied.
After some changes to the pace of play in minor league baseball, games have been shortened by 20 minutes, according to JJ Cooper of Baseball America.
The San Diego Padres announced that they will wear a Motorola sponsorship patch on their uniforms in 2023 pic.twitter.com/2m1PWNvdHy
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) April 19, 2022
The Padres released what their jerseys will look like next season with a Motorola patch.
Jeff Passan of ESPN reported the Rockies signed pitcher Kyle Freeland to a five-year, $64.5 million extension.
As Miguel Cabrera approaches 3,000 hits, Stephen Nesbitt of The Athletic spoke to hitters who grew up under his tutelage.
The Braves recalled pitchers Touki Toussaint and Dylan Lee. As a corresponding move, the team designated pitcher Sean Newcomb for assignment and optioned Huascar Ynoa to Triple-A.
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Matt Lazzaro recaps the Mets 3-1 win over the Giants in game two.
Alexis Farinacci recaps the Mets 5-4 win over the Giants in game one.
On This Date in Mets History
1967: Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver makes his first major league appearance with the Mets in a 6-1 win over the Cubs at Shea Stadium. Seaver gave up eight hits through 7.2 innings of work.
2006: Julio Franco becomes the oldest major league player to hit a home run in a 7-2 Mets victory over the Padres at Petco Park. The three-time All-Star accomplished the feat at 47 years and 240 days old.
Birthdays: Sean Green (43), Jason Roach (46) and Masato Yoshii (57).
Let’s go Mets!
