Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Mets vs. Rangers Game 111 Recap

The New York Mets lost to the Texas Rangers 5-1 today to snap their one-game losing streak and drop their record to 50-61. RHP Rafael Montero got the start and had another rough outing. Montero allowed four runs on five hits in three innings after throwing 87 pitches. He gave up three walks and had five strikeouts. LHP Josh Smoker came in next and allowed a run on five hits in two innings before loading the bases. RHP Hansel Robles followed and gave up a based-loaded walk to the first batter he faced. Robles settled down and pitched three scoreless innings. He gave two walks and had five strikeouts. RHP Chasen Bradford pitched a scoreless top of the ninth inning.

The Mets offense was lethargic all day and managed only one run and three runs against Rangers starter LHP Martin Perez and reliever RHP Alex Claudio. 1B Wilmer Flores drove in the only run on a solo homer in the bottom of the fifth inning.

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