Good morning, Mets fans!
On Monday night, the Mets took the opening game of their series with the Padres 2-1 at home. Although the game finished with a modest score, the first two innings were some of the most exhilarating of the season. Two Carson Benge outfield assists, including a 103.9 mph laser beam, helped Nolan McLean escape trouble. A.J. Ewing also did his part, adding yet another outfield assist.
The Mets will resume action on Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. ET, with Zac Thornton taking the mound. The team will look to keep the good times rolling, as they are 10-3 since the trade deadline. They’ve won four straight to improve to 57-69, a still-distant 10 games out of a Wild Card spot.
Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing
By Berto Carlo
Latest Mets News
On Monday, the Syracuse Mets announced that slugger Billy Amick was promoted to the Mets’ Triple-A affiliate.
Amick was acquired from the Minnesota Twins as part of the A.J. Minter trade on July 31, and has not stopped hitting since. In his 12 Double-A games for Binghamton, Amick hit seven home runs while slashing .304/.396/.783, a torrid pace for a player with next-level power.
Amick will be a name to watch in Triple-A, as a promotion to the big leagues for the 23-year-old could be closer than many thought before the trading deadline.
Latest MLB News
The Royals announced a series of roster moves, reinstating Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia, while designing former Met Starling Marte for assignment.
MLB Trade Rumors noted that the Rockies designed Michael Lorenzen for assignment.
The Diamondbacks announced that Ketel Marte was placed on the restricted list. This news comes after Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reported that the former All-Star did not report to Fenway Park for Monday night’s game. Francys Romero later reported Marte is dealing with personal matters, and his status is day-to-day.
The Yankees announced that LHP Max Fried was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to 8/14) with a left elbow bone bruise.
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David Melendi discussed the five Mets prospects who have been promoted in the past two days.
Robert Colonna reported on plans between David Stearns and Andy Green for the rest of the season.
On This Date in Mets History
1966: The Mets capitalized on a bizarre piece of defensive history against the Pirates, when Pirates third baseman Jose Pagan committed a major-league record three errors in a single inning, helping the Mets score six unearned runs in a 9-5 victory.
On This Date in 1986 Mets
The Mets defeated the Dodgers 5-4 at Dodger Stadium. Darryl Strawberry was the offensive catalyst, driving in three and added a home run, with Keith Hernandez adding the other two RBI. Bob Ojeda picked up the win, with Rodger McDowell adding his 13th save of the season.
After the win in Los Angeles, the Mets were 78-41 on this day in 1986, well on their way to one of the best seasons in franchise history.
Born on This Date: Terry Blocker (1959), Pat Misch (1981), Justin Wilson (1987).
