Good Morning Mets Fans. The New York Mets (19-26) look to continue their quest of getting back on track as they open up a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (22-26). Jacob deGrom (3-1, 3.56 ERA) will toe the rubber for the Mets and be opposed by Chad Kuhl (1-4, 5.85 ERA).
Tonight’s game is scheduled to begin at 7:10 PM ET and can be seen on SNY as well as heard on 710 WOR.
LATEST METS NEWS
Rafael Montero underwhelmed yet again on Thursday night, allowing three runs on five hits in three innings of work. He walked three batters while striking out four and took the loss. He was plagued by a 45-pitch first inning and a lack of control. Montero is now 0-4 on the season with an ERA of 8.24. Read more from Anthony DiComo on MLB.com.
Paul Sewald and Josh Edgin helped to save the bullpen on Thursday with two great performances. The two relievers combined for five scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and striking out six. Read more from Brian Lewis in the NY Post.
Neil Best of Newsday believes that the baseball gods of been unkind to Terry Collins this season.
NL EAST RUMBLINGS
Thomas Boswell of the Washington Post looks at the group of players currently carrying the Nationals.
Corey Seidman of CSNPhilly looks at the struggles of Phillies outfielder, Odubel Herrera.
Tim Healey of the Sun-Sentinel looks at how Dee Gordon of the Marlins is trying to help poor communities in the Dominican Republic.
Bartolo Colon‘s struggles continue in Atlanta as he now is 2-5 with an ERA of 6.96 after getting hit up for seven runs against Pittsburgh Thursday. Read more on the AJC.com.
RECENTLY ON MMO
Joe D has reached his boiling point with manager, Terry Collins.
THIS DAY IN METS HISTORY
On this day in 1982, Wally Backman hits his first Major League home run, a three-run shot to help the Mets defeat Atlanta by a score of 6-4.
Mets players born on this day; Paul Sewald (27) and Gabriel Ynoa (24).
