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Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets lost yesterday to the St. Louis Cardinals, 10-5 due to a poor start by Carlos Carrasco where he allowed eight runs (seven earned) in 3 2/3 innings pitched. But the story that is being covered most by the media is the 19 pitches that have struck Met batters this season, including the pitch that hit Pete Alonso in the head on Wednesday. Nate Mendelson has more information on the brawl that took place in yesterday’s game.
Also, as of before Wednesday’s game, Baseball Savant showed that no pitching team is throwing inside to right-handed batters less than the Mets while no batting team is being thrown inside more to right-handed batters than the Mets.
The Mets will have an off-day to calm their anger towards the hit-by-pitches before starting their series against the Phillies on Friday.
Latest Mets News
Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that because the Mets did not sign Kumar Rocker, they get the 11th and 14th picks in the 2022 MLB draft. It is possible that Dylan Lesko, who now requires Tommy John surgery for his injured right elbow, could fall to the Mets. J.J. Cooper and Carlos Collazo of Baseball America have more on Lesko’s injury.
Latest MLB News
Former Cardinals outfielder John Jay announced his retirement last night. View his retirement statement on Twitter.
When asked if Ronald Acuña Jr. could be available for Monday’s game against the Mets, Brian Snitker (Braves manager) said yesterday, “until he gets through these next two days, I can’t really say.” Reported by Justin Toscano of Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports that Mike Moustakas is taking ground balls in the infield and could come back later this week. Also, Luis Castillo will be pitching for the Louisville Bats (Reds AAA) on Friday.
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Nate Mendelson has Buck Showalter‘s opinion on retaliation.
Nate Mendelson thinks that Seth Lugo‘s curveball is looking better than ever.
On This Date in Mets History
1962: The Mets hit back-to-back-to-back home runs for the first time when Frank Thomas, Charlie Neal, and Gil Hodges hit the long ball consecutively for the Mets.
1965: Tug McGraw earned his first MLB decision, a loss, when he pitched against Houston at the astrodome. McGraw came into the game in the 6th inning in relief of Galen Cisco with the bases loaded, where he proceeded to walk two batters. Casey Stengel removed the rookie from the game and Tug McGraw got the loss because the Mets failed to comeback and lost 12-9.
Birthdays: Lute Barnes (75), Dillon Gee (36), Jorge Sosa (44)
Let’s go Mets!
