The New York Mets certainly enjoyed being back at Citi Field. The Mets went 5-1 on their first homestand of the year. They finished the six-game run at Citi Field by taking two out of three from the Marlins. There was a lot to like from the three-game set against the Marlins for the 8-4 Mets. We also saw one or two things that were hardly encouraging. To that end, let’s dive right into...
The Mets (82-68) began their final homestand of the year with a poor offensive showing, continuing the team’s recent stretch of unproductivity. But with Grimace in the building, the Mets found some late-inning magic and defeated the Nationals (68-82) 2-1 in 10 innings. Washington starter Jake Irvin (10-12, 4.07 ERA) feasted on the Mets’ lineup in his third start against them this...
Once upon a time…there was a first baseman who played in New York. He was adored by fans, admired by teammates and respected by those who competed against him. Known for his large hands and quiet disposition, Gil Hodges led the Brooklyn Dodgers to the NL Pennant in 1952. Hodges hit 32 Home Runs that year, knocked in 102, walked 107 times, compiled a .386 OBP and slugged at .500. And then,...
