Morning Briefing: The Stro Show Takes Philly As Mets Go For Sweep

Good morning, Mets fans!

On Saturday, the Mets defeated the Phillies by a score of 5-3, solidifying a series win. Steven Matz received the win after lasting five innings, giving up three runs (two earned) and collecting six strike outs. Seth Lugo collected the save after pitching in both the eighth and ninth inning, striking out four.

Wilson Ramos collected four hits, extending his hitting streak to 24 games. Amed Rosario, Michael Conforto, Joe Panik and Todd Frazier all collected multiple hits in the game.

Today, the Mets look to start off September with a win. Marcus Stroman will get the start against Zach Eflin. The game will be aired on ESPN at 7:05 p.m. EST.

Latest Mets News

With the team winning and the Cubs losing on Saturday, the Mets gained a game in the Wild Card standings, sitting four games back of the second spot.

Manager Mickey Callaway stated that there is a “possibility” outfielder Brandon Nimmo could be activated for the Mets’ series finale against the Phillies.

Robinson Cano expects to return from his stint on the Injured List on Tuesday, Sept. 3, meeting the team in Washington to face the Nationals.

Wilson Ramos became the first Met to collect at least 42 hits in a month since 2011, when Jose Reyes collected 45 hits that June.

Latest MLB News

The Twins have collected 268 home runs in 2019, the most home runs ever hit by a team in a single season.

The Indians suffered a tough blow to their roster after outfielder Tyler Naquin was diagnosed with a torn ACL, ending his season.

Angels outfielder Mike Trout became the youngest player in MLB history to collect 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases.

Latest NL East News

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman left the team’s game on Saturday as a precaution after getting hit by a pitch on his left foot.

Nationals outfielder Juan Soto is in elite company, becoming just the seventh player in history to hit 30 or more home runs in his age 20 season.

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