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Starling Marte told reporters that his week of special physical therapy in Philadelphia was productive as he continues to rehab from a groin strain. However, Marte mentioned that if he doesn’t continue to progress, he may have to undergo another surgery, the same as he had last offseason. Marte and the Mets are both hoping to avoid that situation.
Starling Marte. Photo by Ed Delaney, MMO
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Pete Alonso homered twice, giving him 41 homers and 100 RBIs on the season, and the Mets took their series against the Mariners with a 6-3 victory on Sunday afternoon. For Alonso, it’s the third time he’s eclipsed 40 home runs and 100 RBIs in a season. Tylor Megill allowed back-to-back home runs to Dominic Canzone and Mike Ford in the fourth inning but didn’t allow any other damage over 5 1/3 innings, recording six strikeouts and 16 whiffs on the day. Brooks Raley, Trevor Gott, and Adam Ottavino combined to throw 3 2/3 innings of scoreless relief to close the game out. Jeff McNeil also went deep, taking former Met Dominic Leone over the wall in the fifth inning. The Mets now have a day off before beginning a short two-game series with the Nationals in Washington D.C.
Mark Vientos said he didn’t get his sore right foot checked out by doctors after he left Saturday’s game in the seventh inning. Vientos said he’ll likely have to play through the issue for the rest of the season. Buck Showalter said he expects Vientos to play on Tuesday.
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Walker Buehler made his first rehab appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery late last season. Pitching for Triple-A Oklahoma City, Buehler tossed two hitless innings, striking out two and touching 96 miles per hour on his fastball.
The Angels announced that catcher Max Stassi will miss the remainder of the 2023 season due to a family medical issue. Stassi hasn’t played all season due to a hip strain.
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Mojo Hill recaps the Mets’ win in their series finale against the Mariners.
Christian De Block examines Francisco Lindor‘s impressive season, including reaching the 25-25 plateau on Saturday.
Patrick Glynn breaks down Pete Alonso’s performance this season, including his multi-homer effort on Sunday.
On This Date in Mets History
1985: A day after going deep three times, Gary Carter hits two more homers to tie a major league record with five home runs in two games. Additionally, Ron Darling tosses eight innings of two-run ball to win his 14th game of the season as the Mets down the Padres, 9-2.
2007: Paul Lo Duca hits two three-run homers and drives in seven runs as the Mets win a barn-burner against the Reds in Cincinnati, 11-7. Carlos Beltrán adds a two-run homer, Ruben Gotay reaches base four times, and Oliver Pérez battles through five innings to earn his 13th win of the season.
2016: Seth Lugo allows just one run in seven innings of work, and the Mets get home runs from Curtis Granderson and Jay Bruce to win their second straight over the Nationals, 5-1. The Mets have now won 11 of their last 15 games as they fight for a Wild Card spot.
Birthdays: Mike Piazza (55), Luis López (53), Joe DePastino (50), Andrés Giménez (25)
