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Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets won the matinee contest 9-6 against the Phillies yesterday led by Pete Alonso. Pete went 3-5 with two run-scoring doubles and a three-run home run as the designated hitter.
The Mets will have their home opener tomorrow against the Diamondbacks. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. EST.
Now, it is time for the morning briefing.
Latest Mets News
Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated reported that Michael Conforto is not close to signing with a team. Instead, Conforto is focused on getting healthy and waiting until it is the right opportunity to sign a contract.
Check out the latest Amazin’ Mets alumni podcast featuring David Wright and Jay Horwitz.
Latest MLB News
Last night, Alyssa Nakken became the first woman to coach on the field in an MLB game by being the first-base coach for the San Francisco Giants. Nakken was able to coach because Antoan Richardson (Giants first-base coach) was ejected from the game.
Jay Jaffe of FanGraphs wrote an interesting story that highlights the Phillies’ major defensive flaws.
Orioles pitcher John Means left his start after only 51 pitches yesterday with left forearm tightness. Means is scheduled to undergo an MRI to determine is he will miss his next start.
Latest on MMO
Dan Quinones has a more detailed recap of yesterday’s game.
On This Date in Mets History
1967: Jerry Koosman made his debut on the mound with a hitless 2.2 innings of relief against the Phillies.
1968: Nolan Ryan gets his first career win by throwing 6.0 scoreless innings of relief against the Astros.
Birthdays: Mark Bomback (69)
Let’s go Mets!
