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The Mets missed an opportunity to sweep the Rockies, losing 6-2 after a controversial go-ahead grand slam hit by Jake McCarthy off Craig Kimbrel in the eighth inning. Christian Scott performed well on the mound, allowing just one run and recording six strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings. However, the Mets’ offense fell silent after scoring twice in the second inning. For more details on the game, check out our recap.
After dealing with snowy mountains in Colorado, the Mets will continue their road trip with a series in the scoring-hot Arizona desert. Coming off two straight series wins, New York will try to keep it going against the Diamondbacks with Game 1 set for 9:40 p.m. ET Friday. Nolan McLean (1-2, 2.97 ERA) takes the hill against Ryne Nelson (1-3, 6.61 ERA).
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Latest MLB News
Baseball’s television numbers continue to climb. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that national exclusive MLB broadcasts are averaging 2.28 million viewers through the first weekend of May, marking a 44% increase over last year and the best start in nine seasons.
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal’s elbow surgery was highly successful, with the Tigers hopeful he could begin workouts within days. His return timeline could reportedly be as short as four to six weeks after only a small loose body was removed.
The Yankees were hit with an injury setback in their last game as Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports outfielder Jasson Domínguez suffered a low-grade AC sprain in his left shoulder and is expected to miss a few weeks, though concussion tests have come back negative. In addition, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the team is promoting highly touted outfield prospect Spencer Jones.
Tim Healey of the Boston Globe reports that Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony is heading to the injured list with a lingering wrist issue, while Mickey Gasper is being called up in response.
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David Melendi profiled Marcus Semien‘s strong four-hit game versus Colorado.
On This Date in Mets History
2010: Henry Blanco hit a walk-off home run to secure a victory over the Giants. This game-winning hit came just one day after Rod Barajas also delivered a walk-off blast. Remarkably, this is the first time in Major League Baseball history that a team has won consecutive games with walk-off home runs hit by catchers.
Born on This Date: Sean Gilmartin (1990), Adrian Gonzalez (1982), John Maine (1981).
