Mets vs. Giants Wild Card Game Recap

The New York Mets lost to the San Francisco Giants tonight 3-0 in the National League Wild Card and are now eliminated from the MLB playoffs. RHP Noah Syndergarrd started the game and pitched 7 outstanding scoreless innings. He allowed 3 hits and gave up 2 walks. He had 10 strikeouts. He picked up a no-decision. RHP Addison Reed came in next and pitched a scoreless eighth inning. RHP Jeurys Familia allowed 3 runs in the top of the ninth inning on a three run homer by 3B Conor Gillapsie.

The Mets offense was unable to generate any runs off Giants starter LHP Madison Bumgarter who pitched a complete game shutout. He showed tonight why he is one of the best postseason pitchers in baseball. They managed only 4 hits and 2 walks.

This is a tough way for the Mets season to end, but they have a lot to be proud off. They overcame a lot of injuries this year and still managed to make the playoffs for the second consecutive year. Hopefully they can build off the success this year and come back healthy next year. It will be an interesting offseason to see what moves the Mets will make.

Mets vs. Giants Wild Card Game Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jose Reyes-3B
2. Asdrubal Cabrera-SS
3. Yoenis Cespedes-LF
4. Curtis Granderson-CF
5. T.J. Rivera-2B
6. Jay Bruce-RF
7. Rene Rivera-C
8. James Loney-1B
9. Noah Syndergarrd-RHP

The pitching matchup is Noah Syndergarrd (14-9, 2.60 ERA) vs. LHP Madison Bumgarter (15-9, 2.74 ERA)

Mets Release Wild Card Game Roster

The New York Mets have released their 25-man roster for tonight's one game wild card playoff against the San Francisco Giants.


Pitchers:
LHP-Jerry Blevins
LHP-Josh Edgin
RHP-Bartolo Colon
RHP-Jeurys Familia
RHP -Robert Gsellman
RHP-Addison Reed
RHP-Hansel Robles
RHP-Fernando Salas
RHP-Noah Syndergarrd

Catchers
Travis d'Arnaud
Kevin Plawecki
Rene Rivera

Infielders
Asdrubal Cabrera
Eric Campbell
Kelly Johnson
Ty Kelly
James Loney
Jose Reyes
T,J, Rivera

Outfielders
Jay Bruce
Yoenis Cespedes
Michael Conforto
Aledandro De Aza
Curtis Granderson
Juan Lagares

Mets vs. Phillies Game 162 Recap

The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 today to lose their last game of the regular season and end their season with a record of 87-75. They will be hosting the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field in the National League wild card game on Wednesday night. RHP Gabriel Ynoa started the game and allowed one run on 5 hits in 4 2/3 innings. He gave up one walk and had two strikeouts. He wound up with a no-decision. LHP Jerry Blevins came in next and recorded the last out in the bottom of the fifth. LHP Josh Smoker pitched a scoreless bottom of the sixth. RHP Erik Goedell allowed 3 runs on 2 hits in the bottom of the seventh. Two of those runs were earned. He picked up his second loss of the season. LHP Josh Smoker followed with a scoreless bottom of the seventh. RHP Jim Henderson allowed a run in the bottom of the eighth inning.

The Mets offense managed to score only 2 runs. RF Aledandro De Aza hit an RBI single. Catcher Kevin Plawecki hit an RBI double.

Game 162: Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-CF
2. Asdrubal Cabrera-SS
3. Jay Bruce-RF
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Kelly Johnson-2B
6. Michael Conforto-LF
7. Eric Campbell-3B
8. Kevin Plawecki-C
9. Gabriel Ynoa-RHP

The pitching matchup is Gabriel Ynoa (1-0, 7.90 ERA) vs. RHP Jerad Eickhoff (11-14, 3.72 ERA)

Mets vs. Phillies Game 161 Recap: Mets clinch Wild Card Berth!

The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 today to win their fourth consecutive game and improve their record to 87-74. The Mets have now clinched the first wild card spot in the National League and will have home field advantage for the one game National League wild card playoff on Wednesday night! 2B T.J. Rivera hit an RBI single. 3B Jose Reyes hit an RBI double. 1B James Loney hit a 2 run homer. SS Asdrubal Cabrera hit an RBI double.

RHP Bartolo Colon allowed 2 runs on 5 hits in 5 innings. He allowed no walks and had 8 strikeouts. He picked up his 15th win. LHP Jerry Blevins came in next and recorded one out in the bottom of the sixth. RHP Hansel Robles followed and got the last two outs in the bottom of the sixth. RHP Fernando Salas allowed one run in the bottom of the seventh. RHP Addison Reed pitched a scoreless bottom of the eighth inning. RHP Jeurys Familia pitched a scoreless bottom of the ninth and picked up his 51st save.

Game 161: Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jose Reyes-3B
2. Asdrubal Cabrera-SS
3. Yoenis Cespedes-LF
4. Curtis Granderson-CF
5. Jay Bruce-RF
6. T.J. Rivera-2B
7. James Loney-1B
8. Rene Rivera-C
9. Bartolo Colon-RHP

The pitching matchup is Bartolo Colon (14-8, 3.42 ERA) vs. RHP Phil Klein (0-1, 8.22 ERA)