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David Robertson Is the Mets New Eighth Inning Man

David Robertson has finally reached Queens. Roberson has killed the Mets out of the pen for years. In 25 games against and 111 plate appearances, the Mets’ offense has responded with a .175/.270/.258 slash line with 39 strikeouts. No longer will they be tortured by Robertson’s cutter or excellent curveball. Now they’ll get a chance to see it shut down opposing teams. Robertson...

Mets Win 7-3, Clinch Four-Game Sweep Over Pittsburgh

The New York Mets (93-55) entered Sunday afternoon at Citi Field looking for the four-game sweep over the Pittsburgh Pirates (55-92). With their ace, Jacob deGrom on the mound, the Mets relied on a four-run eighth inning to clinch the desired four-game sweep via a 7-3 victory. The offense, thanks to the eighth inning explosion, was able to compile 12 hits. Meanwhile, Mets’ pitchers...