Mets Lose To Giants 9-5 After Allowing Six Homers

 

Mets LHP Zac Thornton (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets lost to the San Francisco Giants 9-5 this afternoon at Citi Field to snap their two-game winning streak and improved their record to 64-78.

Mets LHP Zac Thornton got off to a tough start in the top of the first after gave up a solo homer to 1B Rafael Devers.

Thornton was able to bounce back with a scoreless top of the second, but then ran into trouble again in the top of the third after he gave up a lead-off single to RF Gtant McCray and then a two-run homer to the following hitter SS Christian Kloss.

Thornton was able to settle down retiring the side in the inning and then struck out the side in the top of the fourth.

However it all unravled for Thornton in the top of the fifth after he retired the first two hitters he faced and then allowed a solo homer to Kloss, his second homer of the game and then gave up a single to CF Jonah Cox.

Thornton then gave up a two-run homer to Devers, his second homer of the game as well and then Thornton was taken out after the inning.

Thornton's final line was five innings, seven hits, six runs, one walk and six strikeouts.

RHP Chris Devinksi followed and threw two scoreless innings in the top of the sixth and seventh.

LHP Jefry Yan came in next in the top of the eighth and gave up a two-run homer to 2B Osleivis Basabe.

RHP Justin Hagenman followed in the top of the ninth and gave up a solo homer to McCray.

The Met offense did not do much outside of a solo homer by CF A.J. Ewing in the bottom of the second.

They had a chance to score in the bottom of the seventh after loading the bases on two singles and a walk with one out, but then after catcher Francisco Alvarez struck out, 3B Brett Baty drew a walk to bring in a run and then SS Francisco Lindor grounded out to first to end the inning.

The offense had five hits for the entire game and went 1-5 with runners in scoring position leaving five runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday September 6 at home against the Giants at 1:40 p.m.

Game 142: Mets vs. Giants Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Juan Soto-LF

3. Bo Bichette-DH

4. Carson Benge-RF

5. Jared Young-1B

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. A.J. Ewimg-CF

8. Francisco Alvarez-C

9. Brett Baty-3B

The pitching match-up is LHP Zac Thornton (3-4, 2.93 ERA) vs. RHP Anthony Moliana (2-0, 3.77 ERA)

Mets Beat Giants 10-6 Powered By Five Homers

 

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 10-6 tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 64-77.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after SS Francisco Lindor led off with a single and two batters later, 3B Bo Bichette walked. 1B Mark Vientos followed with a three-run homer.

In the bottom of the second, catcher Francisco Alvarez hit a solo homer with one out and CF Nick Morabito followed with a walk and advanced to second on a balk. Lindor then reached on an error and LF Juan Soto grounded into a fielder's choice to bring in a run and then stole second.

Bichette came up next and hit a two-run homer.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the next three innings until the bottom of the sixth after 1B Jared Young led off with a walk and three batters later, Lindor hit a two-run homer.

In the bottom of the eighth, Alvarez led off with a homer for his second homer of the game.

Mets RHP Nolan McLean cruised through the first two innings and then ran into trouble in the top of the third.

McLean gave up a walk to SS Christian Koss and then gave up a single to hit to CF Drew Gilbert and a two-run double to the following hitter 1B Rafael Devers and was able to get out of the inning without any further damage.

McLean gave up back-to-back singles to start the top of the fourth and then retired the next three hitters he faced.

McLean got into trouble to start the top of the fifth with a lead-off double and then gave up a walk and single to load the bases.

He was able to get out of trouble with a strikeout and 4-6-3 double play.

McLean came back out for the top of the sixth and finished up strong with a 1-2-3 inning with a strike-out to end the inning.

His final line was six innings, six hits, two runs, four walks and seven strikeouts. He picked up his 11th win.

LHP Jefry Yan came in next in the top of the seventh and gave up a run in 0.2 innings and was then taken out.

RHP Austin Warren followed and picked up last out in the inning. Warren came back out for the top of the eighth and retired the first two hitters he faced and then gave up back-to-back singles and a three-run homer to Devers and was taken out after that.

RHP Robert Stock came in next and gave up a double before getting a lineout to end the inning.

RHP Kodai Senga came on in the top of the ninth and closed it out with a scoreless inning.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, September 5 at home against the Giants at 4:10 p.m.

Game 141: Mets vs. Giants Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Juan Soto-LF

3. Bo Bichette-3B

4. Mark Vientos-DH

5. Carson Benge-RF

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. Christopher Morel-1B

8. Francisco Alvarez-C

9. Nick Morabito-CF

The pitching match-up is RHP Nolan McLean (10-8, 3.06 ERA) vs. LHP Matt Wilkinson (0-2, 4.63 ERA)

Mets Rout Rays 10-4 Behind 3 RBI From Brett Baty and Nick Morabito

 

Mets LF Brett Baty (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-4 tonight at Tropicana Field to take two out of three games in the series and improved their record to 63-77.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the top of the first after DH Juan Soto singled with one out, but was then thrown out at second base after 3B Bo Bichette grounded into a fielder's choice.

RF Carson Benge followed with a walk and then 1B Jared Young hit a single, but catcher Liam Hicks was unable to hold onto the ball when tagging Bichette and the ball went away, which allowed Benge to score and Young to advanc to second. 2B Marcus Semien followed with a RBI double to score Young.

After a scoreless top of the second, Bichette singled to lead off the top of the third and later in the inning, Bichette stole second and three batters later, Semien walked. CF A.J. Ewing followed with an infield hit to load the bases.

LF Brett Baty then capped off the inning with a bases clearing double to score Bichette, Ewing and Semien.

The offense was held scoreless for the next three innings until the top of the seventh after Bichette led off with a double and then Benge followed with a single.

Two batters later, Semien walked to load the bases then pinch-hitter Nick Morabito came up who was just put in the game as a pinch-hitter and broke the game open with a bases clearing double for his firsr career hit.

In the top of the eighth, DH Juan Soto hit a solo homer.

RHP Justin Hagenman made his first appearance of the season and allowed one run on two hits in three innings. He gave up one walk with two strikeouts.

RHP Chris Devenski came in next in the bottom of the fourth and after retiring the first two hitters allowed three runs on three hits and was then taken out.

RHP Dedniel Nunez followed and picked up last out in the bottom of the fourth and stayed in for the bottom of the fifth and threw a scoreless inning and was then taken out. He picked up his first win of the season.

LHP Nate Lavender came in next and threw 1.2 scoreless innings.

RHP Daniel Duarte followed with 1.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Jonathan Pintaro closed it out with a scoreless bottom of the ninth.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action back at home at Citi Field on Friday, September 4 against the San Francisco Giants at 7:10 p.m.

Game 140: Mets vs. Rays Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Juan Soto-DH

3. Bo Bichette-3B

4. Carson Benge-RF

5. Jared Young-1B

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. A.J. Ewing-CF

8. Brett Baty-LF

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Justin Hagenman vs. RHP Griffin Jax (6-9, 3.63 ERA)

Mets Lose to Rays 6-2 Due to Struggles By Manaea and Lack of Offense

 

Mets SS Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets lost to the Tampa Bays Rays 6-2 tonight at Tropicana Field and dropped their record to 62-77.

Mets LHP Sean Manaea got into immidiate trouble in the bottom of the first after he gave up a lead-off double to DH Yandy Diaz and two batters later, a RBI single to 3B Junior Caminero.

Manaea had a scoreles bottom of the second, but ran into trouble in the third after he gave up a lead-off single by RF Victor Mesa Jr, gave up a sacifice bunt and then walked Diaz and gave up a RBI single by 1B Ryan Vilade.

Manaea was able to settle down with scoreless innings in the bottom of the fourth and fifth and then it all imploded for him in the bottom of the sixth.

Manaea gave up a lead-off single by LF Chandler Simpson and then a RBI double to the following hitter catcher Nick Fortes.

After a ground-out, Manaea gave up a sacrifice fly to SS Taylor Walls and then a solo homer to Diaz and a triple to Vilade and was then taken out.

Manaea's final line was 5.2 innings, 11 hits, five runs, one walk and two strikeouts.

RHP Austin Warren came in next and picked up last out in the inning.

RHP Dylan Ross followed in the bottom of the seventh in his season debut and threw a scoreless inning.

LHP Jefty Yan came in next in the bottom of the eighth and gave up a single and double and two outs, was by a line drive on a comebacker and then tried to get the runner out at home but was unable to do so.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the top of the first after SS Francisco Lindor led off with a homer and later in the inning, 3B Bo Bichette and RF Carson Benge singled. However, 1B Jared Young struck out and 2B Brett Baty flew out to left to end the inning.

The offense did not do much for the next few innings and then had a golden opportunity to score in the top of the seventh after Young led off with a walk and 2B Marcus Semien followed with a walk. Two batters later, CF A.J. Ewing walked to load the bases with one out.

Pinch-hittera Mark Vientos came up and fouled out to the catcher and then Lindor drew a based loaded walk. DH Juan Soto came up next with the based loaded and two outs, but popped out to third.

The Met offense struggled all night with men on base and were unable to come up with any clutch hits and went 0-5 with runners in scoring position leaving six runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, September 2 at the Rays at 6:40 p.m.