Tag: win

Max Kranick, Trayce Thompson Impress in Mets 6-3 Win Over Nationals

The Mets (2-1) traveled to CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on Monday for an intra-division matchup against the Washington Nationals. Max Kranick started the game, his first appearance in a Mets uniform, against Josiah Gray, who silenced the Mets offense in two starts last year (0 ER in 12 IP). Both pitched two clean innings, but after their departures, the Mets were able to take the lead first...

Nimmo, Lucchesi Shine As Mets Defeat Cardinals 7-1

The Mets took on the Cardinals in the second game of a four-game series on Friday night. After getting the best of the Cardinals on Thursday, the Mets came out on top again by defeating the Cardinals 7-1. The key to the Mets’ victory was a strong pitching performance by Joey Lucchesi, who made his first big league start since May 13. After loading the bases in the first inning, he managed to...

Morning Briefing: Mets Extend Winning Streak to Season-High Six Games

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets defeated the Padres 7-5 in ten innings on Friday night for the team’s sixth consecutive win, the longest winning streak of the season. Justin Verlander notched a quality start despite a shaky beginning to the game, while Francisco Álvarez recorded his first career four-hit game as he remains hot at the plate. The win puts the Mets at 42-46, just four games...

Four-Run 10th Leads Mets to Sixth Straight Win, 7-5 Over Padres

The Mets entered Friday night’s series opener against the Padres riding a season-high five game win streak. The Padres themselves entered the game with three wins in a row, having swept the Angels. Both teams were provided a golden opportunity to build on their momentum with the All-Star break looming, and it was the Mets who capitalized and won the game in 10 innings, 7-5. Neither Justin...

Morning Briefing: Mets Win Consecutive Games for First Time This Month

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets defeated the Cardinals 6-1 on Friday night, giving them consecutive wins for the first time in June. The Mets entered the game with a 3-9 record during the month, struggling mightily and failing to gain any sort of momentum. Now with two straight wins and two more games against the reeling Cardinals on deck, the Mets have a chance to get back on track. During...

Morning Briefing: Mets Win on Tuesday For First Time This Year

Good morning, Mets fans! Kodai Senga pitched his best game as a New York Met Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Mets shut out the Phillies 2-0 and did not allow a Philadelphia baserunner to progress past first base. For the Phillies, this is the first time they did not reach second base in a game since July 17, 2016, which was against the Mets. It was the Mets’ first win...

Morning Briefing: Mark Vientos Promotion Makes Immediate Impact

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets pulled out a thrilling 8-7 win Wednesday night against the Rays, who have the best record in baseball. In the seventh inning, they were down 2-0 and looked to be on their way to yet another loss in what’s been a brutal stretch, but Mark Vientos — in his first game since being promoted — tied it up with a two-run homer. Two innings later, fellow...

Mets Draw 17 Walks in Wild 17-6 Win Over A’s

After an off day on Thursday, the Mets began their west coast trip with a game against the Oakland A’s late Friday night. Kodai Senga, who has impressed through his first two starts, took the mound for the Mets, while James Kaprielian, who has struggled through his first two starts, took the mound for the A’s. The Mets were able to win this one comfortably by a score of 17-6, as they...

Nimmo, Bullpen Lead Mets to 5-3 Opening Day Win

Hope springs eternal and another season began for the New York Mets on Thursday as they took on the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. It was a battle of Cy Young winners as Max Scherzer took on the reigning award winner in Sandy Alcantara. Even with both aces on the mound, the game ultimately came down to a battle of the bullpens and thanks to clutch double by Brandon Nimmo, the Mets were able to...

Ohtani, Japan Best USA 3-2 to Win 2023 World Baseball Classic

It was a winner takes all night at Loan Depot Park in Miami as Mike Trout, Trea Turner, and the United States took on Shohei Ohtani of team Japan. Arizona Diamondbacks’ right-handed pitcher Merrill Kelly who got the ball for the U.S. against Shoto Imanaga, the left-handed pitcher from Japan. The United States got off to an early lead, but two home runs by Japan were enough to give Japan the...

Edwin Díaz Getting Midday MRI; Mets Fear Worst

Updated Post – March 16, 10:33 AM Andy Martino of SNY has reported that Edwin Díaz will undergo an MRI on his right knee on Thursday, but one source has said initial indications are that Díaz’s injury is “bad.” Martino has also reported that people briefed on the situation fear that Díaz could miss a significant period, perhaps the entire 2023 season. Martino notes that...

Megill Leads Mets to 9-3 Win Over Miami

The gun has sounded and the race to be the Mets’ fifth starter is officially on. Tylor Megill got a terrific jump out of the gates on Monday, firing four scoreless innings against the Miami Marlins. His spring ERA is now a minuscule 1.08 as he and David Peterson compete for the final spot in the Mets Opening Day rotation. Megill made his third start of the spring, as the Mets beat Miami...

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