Mets vs. Nationals Game 104 Recap

LHP Steven Matz

The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 25-4 tonight and dropped their record to 44-60. LHP Steven Matz had a difficult outing and wasn't able to make it out of the first inning. Matz gave up 7 runs on 8 hits and recorded two outs. RHP Jacob Rhyme had to come in to get the last out in the bottom of the first inning. Rhyme stayed in for the bottom of the second inning and gave up three runs. He gave up three more runs in the bottom of the third inning.  RHP Tim Peterson also gave up three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. RHP Tyler Bashlor gave up 3 runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. LHP Jerry Blevins had to come in to get the last out in the bottom of the fifth and stayed in for the bottom of the sixth and pitched a scoreless inning. RHP Drew Smith pitched a scoreless bottom of the seventh inning. Jose Reyes made his debut on the mound in the bottom of the eighth and gave up six runs.

2B Jeff McNeil drove in the run of the game with a solo homer, the first of his career in the top of the seventh. McNeil also drove in another run after he grounded into a fielder's choice. CF Austin Jackso added a two-run homer.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon against the Nationals at 12:10 P.M.

Game 104: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Amed Rosario-SS
2. Brandon Nimmo-RF
3. Wilmer Flores-1B
4. Michael Conforto-LF
5. Jose Bautista-3B
6. Jeff McNeil-2B
7. Austin Jackson-CF
8. Kevin Plawecki-C
9. Steven Matz-LHP

The pitching match-up is Steven Matz (5-8, 3.79 ERA) vs. RHP Tanner Roark (4-12, 4.55 ERA)

Mets vs. Pirates Game 103 Recap

RHP Zack Wheeler

The New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 this afternoon to split their four-game series and improved their record to 44-59. The offense was held scoreless for the first four innings, but broke through in the top of the fifth inning after CF Austin Jackson singled and RHP Zack Wheeler drove him with an RBI double for the only run of the game, which is all he would need.

Wheeler was dominat tonight from the beginning and worked around trouble in the bottom of the first inning. He had a 1-2-3 bottom of the second inning and gave up a hit-by-pitch to RF Gregor Palonco in the bottom of the third inning. He gave up another hit in the bottom of the fourth inning, but had a 1-2-3 inning in the bottom of the fifth. Wheeler had a scoreless bottom of the sixth inning and was taken out with 89 pitches. His final line was 6 innings, 5 hits, 0 earned runs, one walk and seven strikeouts. He picked up his fifth win and lowered his ERA to 4.11. RHP Seth Lugo came in next and threw two scoreless innings in the bottom of the seventh and eighth innings. RHP Anthony Swarsak closed it out with a scoreless bottom of the ninth inning and picked up his third save.

The Mets have an off day tomorrow and return to action on Tuesday, July 31st at 7:05 against the Washington Nationals.

Game 103: Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Amed Rosario-SS
2. Brandon Nimmo-LF
3. Wilmer Flores-1B
4. Jose Bautista-RF
5. Jeff McNeil-2B
6. Austin Jackson-CF
7. Kevin Plawecki-C
8. Luis Guillorme-3B
9. Zack Wheeler-RHP

The pitching match-up is Zack Wheeler (4-6, 4.33 ERA) vs. RHP Joe Musgrove (4-4, 3.90 ERA)

Mets vs. Pirates Game 102 Recap

RHP Jacob deGrom

The New York Mets lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 tonight for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 43-59. RHP Jacob deGrom dominated through the first five innings, but ran into trouble in the bottom of the sixth. He struck out 2B Adam Frazier and CF Starling Marte to begin the inning, but then gave a single to RF Gregor Polanco who stole second and scored on an RBI single by 3B Colin Moran. In the bottom of the seventh inning, he gave up a leadoff single LF Jordan Luplow and two batters later a single to single to SS Jordy Mercer. deGrom gave up a RBI single to pinch-hitter David Freese and an RBI double to Frazier and was taken out after the inning. His final line was three runs on eight hits with five strikeouts and no walks in seven innings. deGrom's ERA went up to 1.82. RHP Robert Gsellman came in next in the bottom of the eighth inning and gave up a lead-off double to Polanco and an RBI single to Moran. He gave up another RBI single to catcher Francisco Cervilli, but was able to finish off the inning.

The offense struggled all night and managed six hits. They left eight men on base. This has been a recurring theme in DeGrom's starts this year and caused him to have a losing record of 5-6, even though he leads the National League in ERA. He deserves a lot better and should have had many more wins over the course of the season.

The Mets next game is at 1:35 P.M. tomorrow afternoon against the Pirates in the final game of the series.

Game 102: Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Amed Rosario-SS
2. Brandon Nimmo-CF
3. Wilmer Flores-1B
4. Michael Conforto-LF
5. Jose Bautista-RF
6. Jeff McNeil-2B
7. Devin Mesoraco-C
8. Phillip Evans-3B
9. Jacob deGrom-RHP

The pitching match-up is Jacob deGrom (5-5, 1.71 ERA) vs. RHP Trevor Williams (8-7, 4.11 ERA)

Mets vs. Pirates Game 101 Recap

LHP Jason Vargas

The New York Mets lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 tonight and dropped their record to 43-58. The offense jumped on the board in the top of the first inning after LF Michael Conforto hit a three-run homer. In the top of the sixth inning, Conforto and RF Jose Bautista drew walks to start the inning. 2B Jeff McNeil then dropped a sacrifice bunt, but reached on an error to load the bases. 3B Jose Reyes hit a fly-ball, but Conforto was able to score on an error.

LHP Jason Vargas made his return from the disabled list and had a 1-2-3 bottom of the first inning. Vargas gave up a two-run homer to 3B David Freese in the bottom of the second inning, but had another 1-2-3 inning in the bottom of the third. He got out of a based loaded jam in the fourth, and was taken out with one out in the bottom of the fifth after he walked LF Jordan Luplow. His final line was three runs on two hits in 4/1 innings. RHP Seth Lugo came in next and gave up a two-run single to Freese. RHP Tyler Bashlot threw two scoreless innings in the top of the sixth and seventh innings. RHP Jacob Rhyme came in next and got one out in the bottom of the eighth before he was taken out. LHP Jerry Blevins followed and got the second out of the inning. RHP Anthony Swarsak got the last out in the bottom of the eighth. RHP Tim Peterson gave up back-to-back walks to 2B Josh Harrison and RF Gregor Polanco to begin the bottom of the ninth. Peterson walked catcher Elias Diaz and then gave up a walk-off single to Freese.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night against the Pirates at 7:10 P.M.

Mets Trade Asdrubal Cabrera to Phillies

Asdrubal Cabrera

The New York Mets have traded infielder Asdrubal Cabrera to the Philadelphia Phillies for  right-handed starting pitching prospect Franklyn Kilome. Kilome was ranked as the Phillies No. 10 prospect. Coming into this season, he was ranked as the No. 68 MLB prospect. Kilome is now the Mets 5th ranked prospect. He will start in Double-A Binghamton.

Game 101: Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Amed Rosario-SS
2. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
3. Michael Conforto-LF
4. Wilmer Flores-1B
5. Brandon Nimmo-CF
6. Jose Bautista-RF
7. Jeff McNeil-3B
8. Kevin Plawecki-C
9. Jason Vargas-LHP

The pitching match-up is Jason Vargas (2-6, 8.60 ERA) vs. RHP Ivan Nova (6-6, 4.28 ERA)

Mets Sign Austin Jackson

OF Austin Jackson

The New York Mets have signed vetreran outfielder Austin Jackson to a major league deal. Jackson has struggled this year hitting only .218 for the San Francisco Giants. He was traded from the Rangers to the Giants earlier this month. Last year, for the Cleveland Indians, he had a strong season with an .869 OPS for the Cleveland Indians. Jackson can play both  corner outfield positions and will help provide a right-handed bat in the absence of Yoenis Cespedes and Juan Lagares.

Mets vs. Pirates Game 100 Recap

2B Asdrubal Cabrera

The New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-6 tonight for their third consecutive win and improved their record to 43-57. The offense jumped on the board early in the top of the first inning after LF Michael Conforto doubled and 1B Wilmer Flores drove him in with a two-run homer. 2B Asdrubal Cabrera hit a RBI double in the top of the second inning. Catcher Devin Mesoraco hit a sacrifice fly in the top of the third inning. Cabrera added a two-run homer in the fourth. Mesraco reached on a throwing error, which brought home a run in the fourth. SS Amed Rosario drove in a run with an RBI single in the top of the seventh. Cabrera hit an RBI ground-out in the seventh. Rosario later scored on a wild pitch in the inning. CF Matt den Dekker had his first RBI of the season on a sacrifice fly in the top of the eighth inning. Flores also hit a sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth.

LHP Steven Matz gave up four runs on three hits in six innings. He allowed two walks and had a career-high nine strikeouts. It was the most strikeouts Matz has had in a game since August 9, 2016. He picked up his fifth win. RHP Paul Sewald came in next and gave up a run in the bottom of the seventh inning. :LHP Jerry Blevins followed and pitched a scoreless bottom of the eighth inning. RHP Drew Smith gave up a run in the bottom of the ninth, but was able to close it out and record the last three outs.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night against the Pirates at 7:05 P.M.

Game 100: Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Amed Rosario-SS
2. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
3. Michael Conforto-LF
4. Wilmer Flores-1B
5. Brandon Nimmo-CF
6. Jose Bautista-RF
7. Jeff McNeil-3B
8. Devin Mesoraco-C
9. Steven Matz-LHP

The pitching match-up is Steven Matz (4-8, 3.65 ERA) vs. RHP Nick Kingham (5-4, 4.11 ERA)

Mets vs. Padres Game 99 Recap

RHP Corey Oswalt

The New York Mets defeated the San Diego Padres 6-4 this afternoon to take two out of three games in the series and improved their record to 42-57. This is the Mets first series win since May 18-20th when they swept the Arizona Diamondbacks. The offense was held scoreless for the first four innings, but came to life in the bottom of the fifth inning. Catcher Kevin Plawecki drove in the first run of the game with an RBI single. Pinch-hitter Phillip Evans hit an RBI single to tie the game. SS Amed Rosario drove in Evans and 3B Jose Reyes on a two-run single. RF Jose Bautista hit a two-run homer in the following inning in the bottom of the sixth.

RHP Corey Oswalt had a scoreless top of the first inning, but gave up a run on a double play in the top of the second inning. Oswalt threw scoreless innings in the top of the third and fourth innings, but gave up a homer to catcher Austin Hedges in the top of the fifth inning. His final line was 5 innings, 3 hits, 2 earned runs, 2 walks and 4 strikeouts. He picked up his first win. RHP Tim Peterson came in next and pitched a scoreless top of the sixth inning, but gave up a two-run homer in the top of the seventh inning and left with runners on first and third on one out. RHP Robert Gsellman followed and was able to escape out of the jam. RHP Anthony Swarsak closed it out with two scoreless innings in the top of the eighth and ninth innings and picked up his second save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:05 P.M.

Game 99: Mets vs, Padres Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Amed Rosario-SS
2. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
3. Wilmer Flores-1B
4. Jose Bautista-RF
5. Michael Conforto-LF
6. Kevin Plawecki-C
7. Brandon Nimmo-CF
8. Jose Reyes-3B
9. Corey Oswalt-RHP

The pitching match-up is Corey Oswalt (0-2, 5.64 ERA) vs. LHP Clayton Richard (7-9, 4.82 ERA)

Yoenis Cespedes To Have Season Ending Surgery

Yoenis Cespedes

The New York Mets announced today that outfielder Yoenis Cespedes will undergo surgery to remove bone cacifications in both of his heels later this week. Cespedes will miss at least eight-to-ten months and maybe even more than that. It is unclear how much time he will miss next season.

Mets vs. Padres Game 98 Recap

RHP Zack Wheeler

The New York Mets defeated the San Diego Padres 6-3 tonight and improved their record to 41-57. In the bottom of the first inning, SS Amed Rosario led off with a walk, 1B Wilmer Flores singled and LF Michael Conforto hit an infield hit. Catcher Devin Mesoraco hit a three-run double to clear the bases. Conforto later hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the third inning. 2B Asdrubal Cabrera added a RBI single in the bottom of the fourth inning. 3B Jeff McNeil pinch-hit in the bottom of the eighth inning and picked up his first career hit with a single up the middle.

RHP Zack Wheeler started out well with two scoreless innings, but ran into trouble in the the top of the third inning. Wheeler gave up singles to catcher Austin Hedges and CF Manuel Margot and walked 2B Carlos Asuaje to load the bases. He gave up a two-run single to LF Wil Myers, but got out of the inning after Asuaje was thrown out trying to advance to third. Wheeler settled down after that with four scoreless innings and retired the last 12 hitters in a row. His final line was two runs on four hits with one walk and three strikeouts in seven innings. He picked up his fourth win on the season. RHP Seth Lugo came in next and threw a scoreless top of the eighth inning and gave up a RBI double to Myers in the top of the ninth inning, but still managed to close it out and struck out 1B Eric Hosmer and RF Hunter Renfroe to end the game.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon at 12:10 P.M against the Padres in the final game of the series.

Game 98: Mets vs. Padres Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Amed Rosario-SS
2. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
3. Wilmer Flores-1B
4. Jose Bautista-RF
5. Michael Conforto-LF
6. Devin Mesoraco-C
7. Brandon Nimmo-CF
8. Phillip Evans-SS
9. Zack Wheeler-RHP

The pitching match-up is Zack Wheeler (3-6, 4.44 ERA) vs. LHP Eric Lauer (5-6, 4.87 ERA)

Mets Call Up Jeff McNeil

Jeff McNeil

The New York Mets are calling up infielder Jeff McNeil from Triple-A Las Vegas. McNeil has spent time this season between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Las Vegas. He hit .327 in Double-A and .368 in Triple-A/ McNeil was drafted in the 12th round of the 2013 draft and has shown to be a versatile player playing second base, third base, shortstop and left field this season. He is not currently on the 40-man roster, but there is an open roster spot following the Jeurys Familia trade. Yoenis Cespedes might be placed on the DL as the corresponding move. McNeil will most likely play 3B to begin his ML career.

Mets vs. Padres Game 97 Recap

RHP Jacob deGrom

The New York Mets lost to the San Diego Padres 3-2 tonight and dropped their record to 40-57. RHP Jacob deGrom dominated through the four innings, but ran into trouble in the top of the fifth inning after RF Jose Bautista misplayed a flyball by 2B Christian Villanueva. Villanueva then stole second and SS Freddie Galvis drove in an RBI single to tie the game. deGrom then gave up an RBI triple to the next batter CF Manuel Margot, but was able to escape out of the inning with no further trouble. In the top of the sixth inning, he gave up a lead-off double to LF Wil Myers and then 1B Eric Hosmer reached on an error by SS Amed Rosario, which brought home another run. He settled down after that and got the last two outs in the sixth and finished up strong with scoreless innings in the top of the seventh and eighth innings. His final line was 8 innings, 5 hits, 3 runs ( 2 earned), 2 walks and 10 strikeouts. RHP Robert Gsellman came in the top of the ninth and pitched a scoreless inning.

1B Wilmer Flores drove in the first run of the game with an RBI single in the bottom of the third inning. In the bottom of the sixth inning, 3B Jose Reyes hit a dribbler down the third base to bring him a run. Other than that, the offense was quiet for most of the night and left a total of 17 runners on base.

The Mets next game is at 7:10 P.M. tomorrow night against the Padres.

Game 97: Mets vs. Padres Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Amed Rosario-SS
2. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
3. Wilmer Flores-1B
4. Jose Bautista-RF
5. Michael Conforto-LF
6. Devin Mesoraco-C
7. Brandon Nimmo-CF
8. Jose Reyes-3B
9. Jacob deGrom

The pitching match-up is Jacob deGrom (5-4, 1.68 ERA) vs. LHP Joey Lucchesi (4-5, 3.34 ERA)

Mets-Yankees Game Postponed

Tonight's Mets-Yankees game has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up on August 13th. The starting rotation will be pushed back a day and RHP Jacob deGrom will make the start tomorrow night against the San Diego Padres at 7:10 P.M.

Noah Syndergaard To Go On DL

RHP Noah Syndergarrd

New York Mets RHP Noah Syndrergaard is going back on the disabled list after two starts with hand, foot, and mouth disease. The team believes he contracted it at a youth camp. Syndergaard is expected to miss only one start and will out the next seven-to-10 days. RHP Corey Oswalt will start in his place on Wednesday against the Padres. Syndergaard has a 6-1 record, 2.89 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and 83 strikeouts in 74 2/3 innings pitched. Oswalt has appeared in five games (four starts) with a 0-2 record, 5.64 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 15 strikeouts, and a 1.95 batting average in 22 1/3 innings pitched.

Game 97: Mets vs. Yankees Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-RF
2. Asdrubal Cabrera-DH
3. Wilmer Flores-1B
4. Michael Conforto-LF
5. Jose Bautista-3B
6. Devin Mesoraco-C
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Matt den Dekker-CF
9. Jose Reyes-2B

The pitching match-up is Jacob deGrom (5-4, 1.68 ERA) vs. RHP Masahiro Tanaka (7-2, 4.54 ERA)

Mets vs. Yankees Game 96 Recap

LHP Steven Matz

The New York Mets lost to the New York Yankees 7-6 today and dropped their record to 40-56. LHP Steven Matz struggled after several solid outings and gave up five runs with three strikeouts and one walk in five innings. Matz's ERA is still 3.68 despite allowing five runs today. RHP Tim Peterson came in next and pitched a scoreless bottom of the sixth inning, but came back out for the bottom of the seventh inning and gave up a solo homer to RF Aaron Judge. RHP Anthony Swarsak gave up a run in the bottom of the eighth inning.

LF Michael Conforto drove in the first run of the game with a solo homer in the top of the second inning. SS Amed Rosario hit an RBI single in the top of the sixth inning. 3B Jose Bautista scored on a throwing error by Yankees reliever David Robertson in the top of the sixth. 2B Jose Bautista drew a based-loaded walk in the top of the ninth inning. RF Brandon Nimmo was hit by a pitch in the ninth, which brought in another run. Catcher Devin Mesoraco grounded into a double play with the based loaded to drive in the run and make the score 7-6. The offense left six runners on base and were 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position.

The Mets next game is at 8:05 tomorrow night in their final game of the year against the Yankees and will be televised on ESPN for Sunday Night Baseball.

Mets Trade Jeurys Familia to A's

RHP Jeruys Familia

The New York Mets have traded closer RHP Jeurys Familia to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for right-handed pitcher Bobby Wahl and third base prospect Will Toffey along with international bonus pool money. Familia was an All-Star in 2016 and led the Majors with 51 saves and a 2.66 ERA. Wahl made his debut last year and appeared in seven games with a 4.70 ERA. He was drafted by the A's in the fifth round of the 2013 draft and has a 2.27 ERA in 34 games in Triple-A this year. Wahl is not ranked among the A's top 30 prospects. Toffey was drafted by the A's in the fourth round of last year's MLB draft and has played only at High-A Stockton in 2018 hitting .244 with five homers and 32 RBI's. He is ranked as the 17th ranked prospect in the A's minor league system.

Game 96: Mets vs. Yankees Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-RF
2. Asdrubal Cabrera-DH
3. Wilmer Flores-1B
4. Michael Conforto-LF
5. Jose Bautista-3B
6. Kevin Plawecki-C
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Matt den Dekker-CF
9. Jose Reyes-2B

The pitching match-up is Steven Matz (4-7, 3.38 ERA) vs. RHP Sonny Gray (6-7, 5.46 ERA)

Mets vs. Yankees Game 95 Recap

DH Yoenis Cespedes

The New York Mets defeated the New York Yankees 7-5 tonight and improved their record to 40-55. RF Brandon Nimmo led off in the top of the first with a walk and then 2B Asdrubal Cabrera drove him with an RBI double. LF Michael Conforto and 3B Jose Bautista also hit RBI doubles in the top of the first. DH Yoenis Cespedes hit a solo homer in his second at-bat since returning from the disabled list in the top of the third inning. Conforto drove in another run in the top of the fifth on an RBI single. Catcher Devin Mesoraco also hit an RBI single in the top of the fifth. Conforo added another RBI his third of the night in the top of the ninth with a sacrifice fly.

RHP Noah Syndergarrd made his second start since coming off the disabled list and threw two scoreless innings in the bottom of the first and second innings. Syndergarrd gave up a run in the bottom of the third inning on a sacrifice fly by RF Giancarlo Stanton, but threw two more scoreless innings in the bottom of the fourth and fifth inning. His final line was one run on four hits with four strikeouts and no walks. He picked up his sixth win and lowered his ERA to 2.89. RHP Seth Lugo came in next and gave up a two-run single to 2B Neil Walker, but was able to get out of a based loaded jam in the seventh. RHP Robert Gsellman gave up two unearned runs in the bottom of the eighth inning after SS Amed Rosario made an error, but pitched a scoreless bottom of the ninth inning and picked up his fifth save,

The Mets next game is at 1:10 P.M. tomorrow against the Yankees.

Game 95: Mets vs. Yankees Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-RF
2. Yoenis Cespedes-DH
3. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
4. Wilmer Flores-1B
5. Michael Conforto-LF'
6. Jose Bautista-3B
7. Devin Mesoraco-C
8. Amed Rosario-SS
9. Matt den Decker-CF

The pitching match-up is Noah Syndergarrd (5-1, 2.97 ERA) vs. RHP Domingo German (2-5, 5.49 ERA)

Mets vs. Nationals Game 94 Recap

RHP Corey Oswalt

The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 6-1 this afternoon and dropped their record to 39-55 in their final game before the All-Star break. RHP Corey Oswalt had the best start of his young career. Oswalt gave up one run on two hits in five innings. He gave up no walks and had one strikeouts. He was taken out after five innings and only 59 pitches. RHP Seth Lugo came in next and pitched a scoreless top of the sixth inning. RHP Anthony Swarsak followed and gave up two runs in the top of the seventh inning. RHP Tim Peterson also gave up 2 runs. LHP Jerry Blevins gave up a run in the seventh and got the last out in the inning. RHP Jacob Rhyme pitched a scoreless top of the eighth. RHP Tim Bashlot pitched a scoreless top of the ninth inning.

The offense struggled all day and managed five hits. 3B Jose Reyes drove in the only run in the bottom of the second inning after he grounded into a fielder's choice.

Injury News
2B Asdrubal Cabrera left the game in the top of the eighth after he injured his hand in the prior inning.

The Mets have four days off and return to action on Friday night July 20th against the Yankees at 7:10 P.M.

Game 94: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
3. Jose Bautista-RF
4. Michael Conforto-LF
5. Wilmer Flores-1B
6. Devin Mesoraco-C
7. Jose Reyes-3B
8. Amed Rosario-SS
9. Corey Oswalt-RHP

The pitching match-up is Corey Oswalt (0-2, 6.75 ERA) vs. RHP Jeremy Hellickson (3-1, 3.47 ERA)

Mets vs. Nationals Game 93 Recap

RHP Zack Wheeler

The New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 7-4 this afternoon for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 39-54. SS Amed Rosario  RHP Zack Wheeler followed with a sacrifice fly and RF Brandon Nimmo hit a RBI ground-out. In the bottom of the fifth inning, 2B Asdrubal Cabrera lead-off with a walk and RF Jose Bautista also walked. LF Michael Coforto broke the game open with a three-run homer.  Three battters later, 3B Jose Reyes hit an RBI single.

RHP Zack Wheeler had a strong outing allowing four runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts in 7.2 innings. Wheeler was dominant for the first six innings and was hurt by his defense after Reyes failed to turn a double play in the seventh, which cost him two runs. He has looked better every start and his fastball has had a lot of life to it and his curveball has been much sharper. Wheeler picked up his third win. RHP Anthony Swarsak came in next and got the last out in the top of the eighth inning. RHP Jeurys Familia pitched a 1-2-3 top of the ninth inning and picked up his 17th save.

The Mets have their last game before the All-Star break against the Nationals tomorrow afternoon at 1:10 P.M.

Game 93: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
3. Jose Bautista-RF
4. Michael Conforto-LF
5. Wilmer Flores-1B
6. Kevin Plawecki-C
7. Jose Reyes-3B
8. Amed Rosario-SS
9. Zack Wheeler-RHP

The pitching match-up is Zack Wheeler (2-6, 4.42 ERA) vs. RHP Austin Voth (MLB Debut)

Mets vs. Nationals Game 92 Recap

RHP Noah Syndergarrd

The New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 4-2 tonight and improved their record to 38-54. RHP Noah Syndergarrd made his first start tonight after he was put on the disabled list with a strained right index finger on May 26. Syndergarrd started out well with two scoreless innings, but ran into trouble in the top of the third. He gave up a lead-off triple to Nationals starter RHP Tanner Roark and then allowed a RBI double to SS Wilmer Dilfo, but then induced a ground-out by RF Adam Eaton, a pop-out to 2B Anthony Rendon and struck out RF Bryce Harper to end the inning. He finished up with scoreless innings in the top of the fourth and fifth innings. His final line was one run on seven hits with two walks and three strikeouts. He picked up his fifth win. RHP Seth Lugo came in next and threw two scoreless innings in the top of the sixth and seventh innings. RHP Robert Gsellman followed and gave up a solo homer to 1B Matt Adams in the top of the eighth inning, but came back out in the top of the ninth and pitched a 1-2-3 inning to pick up his fourth save of the season.

RF Brandon Nimmo led off the bottom of the first inning with a single and 2B Asdrubal Cabrera also singled. 3B Jose Bautista drove Nimmo home with an RBI single. Two batters later, 1B Wilmer Flores hit an RBI single. Catcher Devin Mesoraco followed with an RBI single. In the bottom of the second inning, Syndergarrd helped himself out with an RBI single.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon against the Nationals at 4:10 P.M.

Game 92; Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-RF
2. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
3. Jose Bautista-3B
4. Michael Confoto-CF
5. Wilmer Flores-1B
6. Devin Mesoraco-C
7. Matt den Dekker-CF
8. Amed Rosario-SS
9. Noah Syndergarrd-RHP

The pitching match-up is Noah Syndergarrd (4-1, 3.06 ERA) vs. RHP Tanner Roark (3-11, 4.76 ERA)

Mets vs. Nationals Game 91 Recap

LHP Steven Matz

The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 5-4 tonight and dropped their record to 37-54. LHP Steven Matz didn't have his best stuff, but still managed to have a quality start. Matz gave up a two-run homer to 2B Anthony Rendon in the top of the first inning. He gave up another homer to Rendon in the top of the third inning, this time a solo shot. Matz settled down after that with three scoreless innings. His final line was three runs, eight hits, two walks and four strikeouts in 6 1.3 innings. RHP Tim Peterson came in next and was pulled after he gave up a hit. LHP Jerry Blevins followed and gave up a two-run homer to RF Bryce Harper before getting the last two outs in the inning. RHP Jacob Rhyme came in next and pitched a scoreless top of the eighth inning. RHP Jeurys Familia pitched a scoreless top of the ninth inning.

The offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first inning after 2B Asdrubal Cabrera doubled and 3B Jose Bautista hit an RBI single. Bautista drove in another run with a solo homer in the bottom of the fourth inning. Catcher Kevin Plawecki hit a solo homer in the bottom of the seventh inning. Cabrera hit a solo homer in the bottom of the eighth inning.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night at 7:10 against the Nationals.

Game 91: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-RF
2. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
3. Jose Bautista-Rf
4. Michael Conforto-LF
5. Wilmer Flores-1B
6. Matt den Dekker-CF
7. Kevin Plawecki-C
8. Jose Reyes-SS
9. Steven Matz-LHP

The pitching match-up is Steven Matz (4-6, 3.31 ERA) vs. RHP Max Scherizer (11-5, 2.33 ERA)

Mets vs. Phillies Game 90 Recap

RHP Jacob deGrom

 The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 tonight in 10 innings to take three out of four games in the series and improved their record to 37-53. RHP Jacob deGrom threw another incredible outing with eight scoreless innings. deGrom lowered his ERA on the season to 1.68.  He has the second lowest ERA of any Met pitcher at the first half of the season. Only Dwight Gooden had a lower ERA in 1985 at the end of the first half. He gave up five hits and one walk with seven strikeouts. Degrom cruised through the first three innings, but ran into some trouble in innings 4-6, but still managed to keep the Phillies off the board. In the top of the seventh inning, he gave up a base-runner, but was helped out by his defense after CF Matt den Decker made a sliding catch witha  runner on first. In the top of the eighth inning,  deGrom struck out CF Odubel Herrera for the last out of his night. RHP Jeurys Familia pitched a 1-2-3 top of the ninth inning. RHP Robert Gsellman pitched a scoreless top of the tenth inning and picked up his sixth win.

The offense was held scoreless for the first nine innings, but finally woke up in the bottom of the tenth. SS Amed Rosario doubled with two outs and 3B Jose Reyes walked. Pinch-hitter Brandon Nimmo stepped up to the plate and hit a three-run walk-off homer.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night at 7:10 P.M. against the Washington Nationals.

Game 90: Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Michael Conforto-LF
2. Jose Bautista-RF
3. Wilmer Flores-2B
4. Dominic Smith-1B
5. Devin Mesoraco-C
6. Matt den Decker-CF
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Jose Reyes-3B
9. Jacob deGrom-RHP

The pitching match-up is Jacob deGrom (5-4, 1.79 ERA) vs. RHP Vince Velasquez (5-8. 4.69 ERA)

Mets vs. Phillies Game 89 Recap

RHP Drew Gagnon

The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 tonight and dropped their record to 36-53. RHP Drew Gagnon made his MLB debut and started out well with a 1-2-3 top of the first inning, In the top of the second inning, Gagnon got into a jam after he gave up singles to RF Nick Williams and hit catcher Jorge Alfaro with two outs. He then allowed a three-run homer to 3B Maikel Franco. In the top of the third inning, he gave up back-to-back singles to LF Rhys Hoskins and CF Odubel Herrera and then walked 1B Carlos Santana to load the bases.  Gagnon then allowed a two-run single to Williams to make it 5-0, which broke the game open.  In the top of the fourth, he had a scoreless inning, but gave up a homer to Herrera in the top of the fifth and was taken out with 2 outs. His final line was 4.2 innings. 7 hits, 6 runs,  RHP Tyler Bashlor came in next with two outs in the fifth and allowed one run in 2 1/3 innings. LHP P.J. Conlon pitched two scoreless innings in the top of the eighth and ninth innings.

The offense struggled against Phillies starter Enyel De Los Santos, who also made his MLB debut. They were held scoreless for the first three innings. SS Amed Rosario tripled to lead off the bottom of the third inning and then Gagnon drove him in with a sacrifice fly. In the bottom of the seventh inning, 3B Jose Reyes led off the inning with a walk and then Rosario hit his second triple of the night to drive in Reyes. Pinch-hitter Michael Conforto drove in Rosario with an RBI ground-out.

Injury News
2B Asdrubal Cabrera left the game in the bottom of the seventh inning after a re-aggravation of his hyperextended elbow.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night against the Phillies at 7:10 P.M.

Game 89: Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nmmo-CF
2. Jose Bautista-RF
3. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
4. Wilmer Flores-1B
5. Devin Mesoraco-C
6. Jose Reyes-3B
7. Ty Kelly-LF
8. Amed Rosario-SS
9. Drew Gagnon-RHP

The pitching match-up is Drew Gagnon (ML debut) vs. RHP Enyel De Los Santos (ML debut)

Mets vs. Phillies Game 88 Recap

RHP Corey Oswalt

The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 in the second game of their doubleheader and dropped their record to 36-52. RHP Corey Oswalt started out well with four perfect innings and retired the first 12 hitters he faced with seven strikeouts and had a no-hitter going into the fifth. His curveball was sharper and his velocity was up compared to his previous starts. In the top of the fifth inning, he ran into trouble after he walked three batters and gave up a three-run double to Phillies starter RHP Aaron Nola. Oswalt bounced with a scoreless top of the sixth inning and was then taken out. His final line was 6 innings, 3 earned runs, one hit, three walks and seven strikeouts. RHP Paul Sewald came in next and pitched a scoreless top of the seventh inning. RHP Jacob Rhyme and LHP Jerry Blevins combined to pitch a scoreless top of the eighth inning.  Blevins stayed in for the top of the ninth and pitched a scoreless inning.

The offense was shut down by Phillies starter RHP Aaron Nola who retired 18 hitters in a row after he gave up a hit to 3B Wilmer Flores in the first inning. In the bottom of the ninth inning, CF Brandon Nimmo was hit by a pitch with two outs and Flores doubled him home. LF Michael Conforto walked, but catcher Devin Mesoraco struck out to end the game.

The Mets next game is at 7:10 P.M. tomorrow night against the Phillies in the final game of the series.

Game 88 (Second Game of Doubleheader) Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Amed Rosario-SS
2. Brandon Nimmo-CF
3. Wilmer Flores-2B
4. Michael Conforto-LF
5. Dominic Smith-1B
6. Kevin Plawecki-C
7. Kevin Kaczmarski-RF
8. Jose Reyes-3B
9. Corey Oswalt-RHP

The pitching match-up is Corey Oswalt (0-1, 7,94 ERA) vs. RHP Aaron Nola (11-2, 2.41 ERA)

Mets vs. Phillies Game 87 Recap

3B Wilmer Flores

The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 in 10 innings this afternoon in the first game of a doubleheader and improved their record to 36-51. RHP Zack Wheeler gave up a run in the top of the first inning on an RBI single to RF Nick Williams. Wheeler bounced back with a scoreless top of the second inning, but gave up another run in the top of the third inning on an RBI single to LF Rhys Hoskins. He gave up another run in the top of the fifth inning and was taken out with 2  outsin the inning. His final line was 4.2 innings, 7 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks and 8 strikeouts. RHP Seth Lugo came in next and threw 2.2 scoreless innings.  RHP Robert Gsellman had to come in the top of the eighth inning with one out and the bases loaded and was able to get out of the jam. RHP Jeurys Familia pitched a scoreless top of the ninth inning. RHP Tim Peterson pitched a scoreless top of the tenth inning and picked up the win.

2B Asdrubal Cabrera drove in the first run of the game with a solo homer in the bottom of the first inning. RF Jose Bautista hit a RBI single in the bottom of the second inning. Cabrera drove in another run with an RBI double in the second. 3B Wilmer Flores hit a walk-off homer to lead off the bottom of the tenth inning. Flores is now the all-time walk-off RBI leader in Mets history with 10.

The Mets next game is tonight at 8:05 in second game of doubleheader.

Todd Frazier Goes on 10-Day DL

3B Todd Frazier

 New York Mets 3B Todd Frazier has been placed on 10-Day disabled list after he suffered a left rib cage injury in an at-bat yesterday. Ty Kelly has been recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding roster move. Frazier had been on the disabled list earlier this year after he missed a month due to a hamstring injury. He is hitting .217 with 10 homers and 32 runs batted in. Kelly is hitting .272 with 17 doubles, 5 triples, 7 homers and 38 RBI's for Las Vegas.

Game 87: (Game 1 of Doubleheader) Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1.  Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. Jose Bautista-RF
3. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
4. Michael Conforto-LF
5. Dominic Smith-1B
6. Devin Mesoraco-C
7.  Jose Reyes-3B
8. Amed Rosario-SS
9. Zack Wheeler-RHP

The pitching match-up is Zack Wheeler (2-6, 4.36 ERA) vs. RHP Zack Eflin (7-2, 2.97 ERA)

Mets vs. Rays Game 86 Recap

RHP Chris Flexen
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The New York Mets lost to the Tampa Bays Rays 9-0 today and dropped their record to 35-51. RHP Chris Flexen got into immediate trouble and gave up a three-run homer to 1B C.J. Cron in the top of the first inning. Flexen had a scoreless top of the second inning, but gave up two more runs in the top of the third inning on a RBI double by 2B Daniel Robertson and an RBI single by CF Mallex Smith. He was taken out after the inning. His final line was five runs, five hits, three walks and two strikeouts in three innings. RHP Chris Beck came in next and gave up two runs in three innings. RHP Tyler Bashlor followed and pitched a scoreless top of the seventh inning. RHP Paul Sewald gave up two runs in the top of the eighth inning on a solo homer to LF Joey Wendle and a RBI ground-out to Robertson. RHP Tim Peterson pitched a scoreless top of the ninth inning.

The offense was held hitless by Rays starter Nathan Eovaldi for the first six innings until CF Brandon Nimmo singled in the bottom of the seventh inning. The only other baserunners besides Nimmo were a walk by CF Michael Conforto in the bottom of the eighth inning and a single by catcher Devin Mesoraco in the bottom of the ninth inning and a walk by Nimmo in the ninth.

The Mets next games are tomorrow in a double-header against the Philadelphia Phillies. The first game starts at 4:10 P.M.

Game 86: Mets vs. Rays Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. Wilmer Flores-1B
3. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
4. Michael Conforto-RF
5. Todd Frazier-3B
6. Dominic Smith-1B
7. Devin Mesoraco-C
8. Jose Reyes-SS
9. Chris Flexen-RHP

The pitching match-up is Chris Flexen (0-1, 10.80 ERA) vs. RHP Nanthan Eovaldi (2-3, 3.92 ERA)

Mets vs. Rays Game 85 Recap

LHP Steven Matz

The New York Mets lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 today and dropped their record to 35-50. LHP Steven Matz gave up one run on five hits in six 1/3 innings. He allowed three walks and five strikeouts. RHP Robert Gsellman came in next and was able to get the last two outs in the top of the seventh inning, but gave up a run  in the top of the eighth inning on an RBI single by RF Carlos Gomez. Gsellman's final line was one earned run with two strikeouts in 1.2 innings.  RHP Anthony Swarsak followed and gave up a run in the top of the ninth inning.

The offense struggled all game and was held to seven hits. They were 0-7 with runners in scoring position and left 7 runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon at 1:10 P.M. against the Rays in the final game of the series.

Game 85: Mets vs. Rays Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. Jose Bautista-RF
3. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
4. Michael Conforto-LF
5. Wilmer Flores-1B
6. Todd Frazier-3B
7. Kevin Plawecki-C
8. Amed Rosario-SS
9. Steven Matz-LHP

The pitching match-up is Steven Matz (4-5, 3.46 ERA) vs. LHP Blake Snell (11-4, 2.24 ERA)

Mets vs. Rays Game 84 Recap

Jose Bautista

The New York Mets defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 tonight for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 35-49. RHP Jacob deGrom had another outstanding start. deGrom worked out a lead-off double in the top of the first inning and a two-out triple in the second. The only run he allowed was a solo homer by SS Willy Adames. His final line was 8 innings, 4 hits, 1 earned run, 1 one walk and 9 strikeouts. deGrom received another no-decision and he lowered his ERA to 1.79. RHP Jeurys Familia came in the top of the ninth inning and loaded the bases, but was able to get out of trouble. Familia picked up his fourth win of the season.

The offense was held scoreless for the first two innings. CF Brandon Nimmo reached on an error in the bottom of the third inning and 2B Asdrubal Cabrera drove him in with an RBI single. In the bottom of the ninth inning, 3B Todd Frazier drew a lead-off walk and catcher Devin Mesoraco singled. SS Amed Rosario bunted them over to second and third. 1B Dominic Smith couldn't drive them in and Nimmo walked to load the bases. RF Jose Bautista stepped up to the plate and hit a walk-off grand slam. This was the first walk-off homer of Bautista's career.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon against the Rays at 4:10 P.M.

Game 84: Mets vs. Rays Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. Jose Bautista-RF
3. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
4. Michael Conforto-LF
5. Wilmer Flores-1B
6. Todd Frazier-3B
7. Devin Mesoraco-C
8. Amed Rosario-SS
9. Jacob deGrom-RHP

The pitching match-up is Jacob deGrom (5-4, 1.84 ERA) vs. RHP Ryne Stane (1-2, 1.98 ERA)

Mets vs. Blue Jays Game 83 Recap

3B Todd Frazier

The New York Mets defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 tonight and improved their record to 34-49. In the top of the third inning, catcher Kevin Plawecki drew a one-out walk, SS Jose Reyes grounded out and CF Brandon Nimmo drove in the tying run with an RBI single. 1B Wilmer Flores singled to lead-off the top of the fifth inning and 3B Todd Frazier hit a two-run homer. Plawecki doubled a batter later and then Reyes walked, Nimmo drew a walk and then RF Jose Bautista hit a RBI single. 2B Asdrubal Cabrera followed with an RBI single and LF Michael Conforto hit an RBI single as well.  After that, the offense was quiet for the rest of the game and didn't score any more runs.

RHP Corey Oswalt begin with a 1-2-3 bottom of the first inning, but gave up a run on a solo homer by DH Kendrys Morales. Oswalt had another scoreless inning in the bottom of the third inning, but gave up an RBI single to 2B Lourdes Guirrel Jr in the bottom of the fourth inning and was then taken out. His final line was two runs on five hits with one walk and two strikeouts in four innings. RHP Seth Lugo came in next and had a scoreless bottom of the fifth inning, but gave up a run in the bottom of the sixth inning. Lugo stayed in for the bottom of the seventh and had a scoreless inning. His final line was one run in three innings. He picked up his third win. LHP Jerry Blevins followed got the first two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning. RHP Robert Gsellman picked up the last out in the bottom of the eighth inning. RHP Jeurys Familia retired the Blue Jays in order in the bottom of the ninth inning and picked up his 16th save.

The Mets have an off day tomorrow and return to action on Friday night at home against the Tampa Bay Rays at 7:10 P.M.

Game 83: Mets vs. Blue Jays Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. Jose Bautista-RF
3. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
4. Michael Conforto-LF
5. Wilmer Flores-DH
6. Todd Frazier-3B
7. Dominic Smith-1B
8. Kevin Plawecki-C
9. Corey Oswalt-RHP

The pitching match-up is Corey Oswalt (0-1, 9.82 ERA) vs. RHP Marcus Strolman (1-5, 6.02 ERA)

Mets vs. Blue Jays Game 82 Recap

RHP Zack Wheeler

The New York Mets lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 8-6 tonight and dropped their record to 33-49. RHP Zack Wheeler got off to a nice start with four scoreless innings, but ran into trouble in the bottom of the fifth inning. Wheeler gave up a lead-off walk to catcher Russel Martin and hit 2B Devon Travis with 2 outs. He gave up a RBI double to RF Curtis Granderson, but struck out LF Teosocar Hernandez to end the inning. Wheeler bounced back with a 1-2-3 bottom of the sixth inning and stuck out Martin to begin the bottom of the seventh inning, but was taken out after he gave up a single and RF Jose Bautista made a two-base error. His final line was two runs on three hits with three walks and six strikeouts in 6.1 innings. RHP Anthony Swarsak came in next and gave up a RBI ground-out to SS Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and a wild-pitch to cut the lead to 6-3 and was taken out after he walked Hernandez. RHP Robert Gsellman followed and gave up a three-run game-tying homer to 3B Yangervis Solarte. RHP Tim Peterson gave up a go-ahead two-run homer to Guirriel in the bottom of the eighth inning.

SS Asdrubal Cabrera got the offense off to a fast start with a two-run homer in the top of the first inning. Catcher Devin Mesoraco hit a two-run homer in the top of the second inning. DH Wilmer Flores hit a solo homer in the top of the fifth inning.  LF Michael Conforto added a RBI double in the top of the sixth inning.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night against the Blue Jays at 7:07 P.M in the final game of the series.

Game 82: Mets vs. Blue Jays Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. Jose Bautista-RF
3. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
4. Michael Conforto-LF
5. Wilmer Flores-DH
6. Todd Frazier-3B
7. Dominic Smith-1B
8. Devin Mesoraco-C
9. Zack Wheeler-RHP

The pitching match-up is Zack Wheeler (2-6, 4.47 ERA) vs. RHP Marco Estrada (4-7, 4.53 ERA)

Mets vs. Marlins Game 81 Recap

LHP Steven Matz

The New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins 5-2 this afternoon to avoid the three-game series sweep and improved their record to 33-48. The offense was held scoreless for the first three innings, until 2B Asdrubal Cabrera drove home the first two runs with a two-run homer in the top of the third inning. LHP Steven Matz helped his own cause with an RBI single in the top of the fourth inning. 3B Todd Frazier drove in a run with an RBI double in the top of the eighth inning. Frazier later came around to score on an error by Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto.

LHP Steven Matz worked around a based loaded jam in the bottom of the second inning and was able to get out of it with no score runs. He gave up an unearned run in the bottom of the fourth after he misplayed a bunt by Marlins starter RHP Dan Straily, which led to a run. His final line was 5 innings, 3 hits, 1 run (0 earned), 2 walks and six strikeouts. Matz picked up his fourth win of the season. RHP Seth Lugo came in next and pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings. RHP Tim Peterson gave up a solo homer to LF Cameron Maybin in the bottom of the eighth inning. RHP Jeurys Familia pitched a 1-2-3 bottom of the ninth inning and picked up his 15th save.

The Mets have an off day tomorrow and return to action on Tuesday in an inter-league match-up at the Toronto Blue Jays 7:07 P.M.

Game 81: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-RF
2. Jose Bautista-RF
3. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
4. Michael Conforto-LF
5. Wilmer Flores-1B
6. Todd Frazier-3B
7. Kevin Plaweck-C
8. Amed Rosario-SS
9. Steven Matz-LHP

The pitching match-up is Steven Matz (3-5, 3.69 ERA) vs. RHP Dan Straily (3-3, 4.82 ERA)

Mets vs. Marlins Game 80 Recap

RHP Jacob deGrom

The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins 5-2 tonight and dropped their record to 32-48. RHP Jacob deGrom gave up three earned runs in six innings.with six strikeouts and one walk. deGrom started out well with five scoreless innings and gave up three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. He picked up his fourth loss on the season. RHP Robert Gsellman came in next and gave up two unearned runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. RHP Anthony Swarsak pitched a scoreless bottom of the eighth inning.

RF Jose Bautista drove in the first run of the game with a solo homer in the top of the second inning. 3B Todd Frazier hit a solo homer in the top of the sixth inning.  The other bats were quiet for the rest of the game and were 0-4 with runners in scoring position and left five runners on base.

The Mets next gane is at 1:10 P.M. tomorrow afternoon against the Marlisn in the final game of the series.