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Playing in their fourth doubleheader in three weeks, the Mets finished off a three-game sweep of the Guardians by taking both games on Sunday.
In the first game, Max Scherzer tossed six shutout innings, and after the bullpen squandered a 3-0 lead, Starling Marte hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning off a Trevor Stephan to give the Mets a 5-4 victory. Marte’s homer was his first long ball since April 6 and his first extra-base hit since April 14. Brandon Nimmo also went deep, smacking one 442 feet for the second-longest homer of his career.
In the nightcap, Justin Verlander gave up a solo homer to José Ramírez in the first inning but settled in to toss eight strong innings, retiring 20 of the last 21 batters he faced. Francisco Lindor tied the game with a solo home run off Shane Bieber in the sixth inning, and Jeff McNeil‘s sacrifice fly in the eighth inning gave the Mets a 2-1 lead. Brooks Raley induced a game-ending double play from Ramírez to notch the save. The Mets have now won five games in a row, all of which were by one run.
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The Mets have a day off today, as they’re set to begin a six-game road trip against the Cubs and Rockies on Tuesday. Kodai Senga (4-2, 3.77 ERA) is in line to start the series opener at Wrigley Field.
In celebration of MLB’s Armed Forces Weekend and Military Appreciation Month, the Mets honored over 40 front office and gameday staff before the first game of Sunday’s doubleheader that have served in the military.
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The Rays are attracting potential buyers, Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome of The Athletic report. While building a new ballpark in the Tampa area is the franchise’s primary goal still, at least one local potential local buyer has expressed interest. Some prospective owners want to move the team to a new city. The club’s lease at Tropicana Field expires after the 2027 season.
The Red Sox released right-hander Ryan Brasier on Sunday. Boston had designated him for assignment last Monday. The 35-year-old was a key contributor for the Boston bullpen when they won the World Series in 2018, but has struggled mightily in the last two seasons. In 20 appearances this season, Brasier has a 7.29 ERA.
The Dodgers are calling up top pitching prospect Bobby Miller to make his debut on Tuesday against the Braves. The 19th-ranked prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline, Miller has just a 5.65 ERA in four starts in Triple-A this year, but struck out 145 batters in 112 1/3 minor-league innings in 2022.
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James Villani recaps the Mets’ win in the first game of their doubleheader. He also recaps Justin Verlander’s strong outing in the nightcap.
On This Date in Mets History
1998: The Mets send outfielder Preston Wilson and pitcher Ed Yarnall, along with a player to be named later to the Marlins for slugging catcher Mike Piazza. The five-time All-Star and former Rookie of the Year spent just six days in Miami after he was sent there by the Dodgers.
2016: Noah Syndergaard strikes out 11 and gives up just one unearned run in seven innings as the Mets finish off a three-game sweep of the Brewers with a 3-1 victory. Michael Conforto homers and Jeurys Familia locks down his 15th save of the year.
2019: Trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the eighth inning, Juan Lagares hits a bases-clearing double to give the Mets a 3-1 lead against the Nationals. Rajai Davis, who took an Uber from Syracuse and arrived in New York in the third inning, pinch-hits and smacks a three-run homer to cap off the rally. Tyler Bashlor records the final three outs as the Mets win 6-1 to claim their third straight victory.
Birthdays: Collin Cowgill (37)
