Mets vs. Braves Game 85 Recap

Mets RF Jeff McNeil (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 8-5 tonight to snap their seven game losing streak and improved their record to 38-47.  In the bottom of the first inning, All-Star RF Jeff McNeil led off with a single and advanced to second base on a throwing error by Braves starter LHP Max Fried. Two batters later, LF J.D. Davis drove in McNeil with an RBI single. In the bottom of the third inning, All-Star 1B Pete Alonso walked and J.D. Davis followed with another single. 3B Todd Frazier followed with an RBI single to bring in Alonso. 2B Robinson Cano then hit a bloop single to load the bases. SS Amed Rosario hit a sacrifice fly to score Davis which gave the Mets a 3-2 lead. After that the bats went quiet and wasted some opportunities to score, but woke up in the bottom of the eighth inning. 3B Todd Frazier led off with a solo homer and Cano was then hit by a pitch. Rosario followed with a singe, but catcher Tomas Nido failed to get down a sacrifice bunt and Braves 3B Josh Donaldson threw out the lead runner at third base. Pinch hitter Wilson Ramos walked and CF Michael Conforto walked to load the bases. McNeil came through once again after he blooped a single into right field which scored two runs. Alonso followed with a two-run double to score Conforto and McNeil to make it an 8-5 lead.

RHP Noah Syndergarrd made his return after he came off the IL and struggled in the top of the first inning after CF Ronald Acuna Jr. led off with a single, stole second, moved to third base on a fly-out by SS Dwansby Swanson and scored on a RBI single by 3B Josh Donaldson. Syndergarrd threw a scoreless top of the second inning, but gave up a solo homer to Acuna Jr in the top of the third inning. He threw scoreless innings in the top of the fourth and fifth innings, but ran into trouble in the top of the sixth. 1B Freddie Freeman and Donaldson walked to start the inning and two batters later, 2B Jorge Camargo hit a RBI single to tie the game. Catcher Tyler Flowers walked and then Syndegarrd was taken out. RHP Chris Flexen retired pinch-hitter Matt Joyce with the based loaded to end the inning. Syndergarrd's final line was 5.2 innings, 7 hits, 3 walks and 5 strikeouts. Flexen stayed in for the top of the sixth and gave up a single to Acuna and doubles to Swanson and Freeman and was pulled. RHP Wilmer Font followed and retired the next three hitters he faced and stayed in for the top of the eighth inning and threw a scoreless inning. Font threw two scoreless innings and picked up his first win. RHP Edwin Diaz closed it out with a 1-2-3 top of the ninth inning and picked up his 17th save.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return to action on Tuesday, July 2nd at home against the Yankees at 7:10 p.m.

Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil and RHP Jacob deGrom Selected to All Star Game

Mets 2B Jeff McNeil and first baseman Pete Alonso (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil and starting pitcher RHP Jacob deGrom were all selected to the 2019 National League All-Star  team. Alonso is the first Mets rookie position player to make the All-Star team. The only other rookies to make the team were pitchers Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman and Dwight Gooden. Alonso has has a spectacular rookie season hitting with 28 home runs, which sets the club record for a Mets rookie and the first rookie with 28 homers before July 1st. McNeil has an awesome year in his own right hitting .344 with six homers and 32 RBI's. This will be the third all-star game for deGrom after he made it last year in his Cy Young season as well as 2015. deGrom has a 3.32 ERA, 1.107 WHIP and 11.2 K/9.

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

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-RF
2. Pete Alonso-1B
3. J.D. Davis-LF
4. Todd Frazier-3B
5. Robinson Cano-2B
6. Amed Rosario-SS
7. Tomas Nido-C
8. Juan Lagares-CF
9. Noah Syndergarrd-RHP

The pitching match-up is Noah Syndergarrd (5-4, 4.55 ERA) vs. LHP Max Fried (9-3, 3.96 ERA)

Mets vs. Braves Game 84 Recap

Mets LHP Steven Matz (Credits to MetsMerizedOnlinec.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 5-4 this afternoon for their seventh consecutive loss and dropped their record to 37-47. LHP Steven Matz gave up back-to back singles to CF Ronald Acuna Jr. and SS Dansby Swanson to start the game and then struck out 1B Freddie Freeman, but then 3B Josh Donaldson and gave up a two-run single to 2B Ozzie Albies. Matz threw a scoreless top of the second inning and was then taken out after an hour- ten minute rain delay. His final line was two runs on three hits with three strikeouts and no walks in two innings. RHP Chris Mazza followed for his MLB debut in the top of the third and gave up a single to Acuna and an RBI double to Swanson, but settled down after that. Mazza threw three scoreless innings in the top of the fourth, fifth and sixth innings. RHP Seth Lugo followed and threw a scoreless top of the seventh innings, but his struggles continued in the top of the eighth after he gave up back-to-back homers to RF Nick Markakis and LF Austin Riley. RHP Brooks Pounders had to come in to get the last out in the top of the eighth inning and stayed in for the top of the ninth and threw a scoreless inning.

The offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until the bottom of the third inning after LF Dominic Smith hit a solo homer. SS Amed Rosario led off the bottom of the fourth inning with a double and two batters later, RF Jeff McNeil drove in Rosario with an RBI double. Rosario led off the sixth with a single, stole second and came around to score on McNeil's second RBI double. Two batters later, 2B Robinson Cano drove in McNeil with an RBI single.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night at home against the Braves on Sunday Night Baseball at 7:05 p.m.

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

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-RF
2. Pete Alonso-1B
3. Robinson Cano-2B
4. Michael Conforto-CF
5. Todd Frazier-3B
6. Dominic Smith-LF
7. Wilson Ramos-C
8. Amed Rosario-SS
9. Steven Matz-LHP

The pitching match-up is Steven Matz (5-6, 4.85 ERA) vs. RHP Julio Teheran (5-6, 3.94 ERA)

Mets vs. Braves Game 83 Recap

Mets RHP Robert Gsellman (Credits to NyPost.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 6-2 tonight for their seventh consecutive loss and dropped their record and dropped their record to 37-46. RHP Jacob deGrom gave up three runs on six hits with two walks and seven strikeouts in six innings. deGrom gave up a two-run homer to LF Austin Riley and a sacrifice fly to 3B Josh Donaldson. RHP Wilmer Font followed with a scoreless top of the seventh inning. RHP Robert Gsellman gave up three runs in the top of the eighth inning on a three-run homer to SS Jorge Camargo.

The offense was held scoreless for the first three innings until the bottom of the fourth inning after 1B Pete Alonso hit a solo homer, his 28th homer of the season.  In the bottom of the seventh, catcher Tomas Nido hit a RBI single.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon against the Braves at 4:10 p.m.

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

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-RF
2. Pete Alonso-1B
3. Robinson Cano-2B
4. Michael Conforto-RF
5. Todd Frazier-3B
6. Dominic Smith-LF
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Tomas Nido-C
9. Jacob deGrom-RHP

The pitching match-up is Jacob deGrom (4-6, 3.25 ERA) vs. RHP Mike Soroka (8-1, 2.07 ERA)

Mets vs. Phillies Game 82 Recap

Mets RHP Zack Wheeler (Credits to USATodaySports)

The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 this afternoon in another heartbreaking defeat for their sixth consecutive loss and dropped the record to 37-45. RHP Zack Wheeler cruised the first five innings with a lightning fastball at 96, 97 and 99 mph. Wheeler gave up his only run on a solo homer to RF Bryce Harper in the bottom of the sixth and was taken out after the inning. His final line was one run on two hits with two walks and seven strikeouts in six innings. He lowered his ERA to 4.52. RHP Brooks Pounders followed with a scoreless bottom of the seventh inning. RHP Chris Flexen threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth inning. Flexen has done well since he was moved to the bullpen allowing one earned run in seven innings with nine strikeouts and two hits. RHP Edwin Diaz came on in the bottom of the ninth to close it out and walked 2B Cesar Hernandez to lead off the inning and then gave up a two-run homer to 3B Maikel Franco. He then struck out catcher J.T. Realmuto, but walked pinch-hitter Sean Rodriguez and then gave up a hard hit single to LF Scott Kingery and then a three-run walk-off homer to SS Jean Segura.

The offense was held to one hit over the first eight innings, but finally broke through in the top of teh ninth inning after RF Michael Conforto singled and 3B Todd Frazier hit a two-run homer. 1B Dom Smith followed with a single and catcher Wilson Ramos moved Smith to third with a single. SS Amed Rosario drove in Smith with an RBI ground-out back to the pitcher.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night back at home against the Atlanta Braves at 7:10 p.m.

Game 82: Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-2B
2. Pete Alonso-1B
3. Michael Conforto-RF
4. Todd Frazier-3B
5. Dominic Smith-LF
6. Wilson Ramos-C
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Juan Lagares-CF
9. Zack Wheeler-RHP

The pitching match-up is Zack Wheeler (5-5, 4.94 ERA) vs. RHP Aaron Nola (6-2, 4.55 ERA)

Mets vs. Phillies Game 81 Recap

Mets LHP Jason Vargas (Credits to USATodaySports)

The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 tonight in 10 innings for their fourth consecutive loss and dropped their record to 37-44. LHP Jason Vargas was dominant early on with five scoreless innings, but gave up a run in the bottom of the sixth, but gave up a solo homer to SS Jean Segura in the bottom of the sixth. Vargas was able to avoid giving up any more runs in the sixth and stayed in for the bottom of the seventh and was taken out with one out. His final line was 6.1 innings, 3 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks and 10 strikeouts. He kept the Phillies hitters off balanced all night with his curve-ball and change-up. RHP Seth Lugo came in next and gave up a RBI single to 2B
Cesar Hernandez and a two-run single to Segura. Lugo was able to keep the game tied after he struck out 1B Rhys Hoskins with the based loaded. RHP Robert Gsellman threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth inning. RHP Edwin Diaz threw a scoreless bottom of the ninth inning with two strikeouts. Rookie RHP Stephen Nogosek came on in the bottom of the tenth inning and gave up a walk and a single and a walk-off single to LF Jay Bruce.

The offense was held scoreless for the first three innings until the top of the fourth inning after LF Dom Smith hit a solo homer. This was the third consecutive game Smith has homered and he ended up 3-3 with a walk. RF Jeff McNeil also hit a solo homer in the top of the fifth. Catcher Tomas Nido hit a RBI single in the top of the sixth. McNeil drove in another run with an RBI double in the top of the sixth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon at the Phillies at 1:05 p.m in the final game of the series.

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

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-RF
2. Pete Alonso-1B
3. Robinson Cano-2B
4. Michael Conforto-CF
5. Todd Frazier-3B
6. Dominic Smith-LF
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Tomas Nido-C
9. Jason Vargas-LHP

The pitching match-up is Jason Vargas (3-3, 3.75 ERA) vs. RHP Nick Pivetta (4-2, 5.54 ERA)

Mets Call Up Chris Mazza From Triple-A

Mets RHP Chris Mazza (Credits to MetsMerizdOnline.com)

The New York Mets are calling up RHP Chis Mazza from Triple-A Syracuse. Mazza was drafted in the 27th round of the 2011 MLB Draft. He is 3-5 with a 3.59 ERA, 1.156 WHIP and 65 strikeouts over 12 starts ( 7 2/3 innings) between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Syracuse. RHP Walker Lockett was sent down to Triple-A as corresponding roster move.

Mets vs. Phillies Game 80 Recap

Mets RHP Walker Lockett (Credits to USATodaySports.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 tonight for their fourth consecutive loss and dropped their record to 37-43. RHP Walker Lockett gave up a lead-off homer to CF Scott Kingery, but retired nine out of the next ten hitters he faced. Lockett gave up another solo homer to 1B Rhys Hoskins in the bottom of the fourth inning, but managed to not give up any more runs in the fourth and threw a scoreless bottom of the fifth inning and was keeping the Phillies off balanced and getting ground balls due to his change-up and curveball. In the bottom of the sixth inning, it all came apart for Lockett after he walked RF Bryce Harper and then a one-out to catcher J.T Realmunto and was then taken out. His final line was four runs on five hits with two walks and four strikeouts in 4.1 innings. RHP Wilmer Font came in next and gave up an RBI ground-out to LF Jay Bruce. Font was unable to get out of the inning after he gave up an infield RBI single to 2B Cesar Hernandez and a two-run homer to 3B Maikel Franco. He then gave up another homer to the following hitter pinch-hitter Brad Miller. Font gave up three runs in 0.1 of an inning. RHP Robert Gsellman had to come in and struck out SS Jean Segura to end the bottom of the sixth and stayed in for the bottom of the seventh and threw a scoreless inning. Gsellman recorded four outs and gave up no runs. RHP Chris Flexen threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth inning.

RF Jeff McNeil singled to lead off the game and 1B Pete Alonso hit an infield single. 2B Robinson Cano drove in McNeil with an RBI single and CF Michael Conforto followed with a sacrifice fly. SS Amed Rosario hit a solo homer in the top of the second inning. 1B Dominic Smith hit a solo homer in the top of the third inning. In the top of the sixth, Rosario singled, stole second and advanced to third on a throwing error.  McNeil drove him in with an RBI single. McNeil had four hits on the night and is now hitting .339 for the third highest batting average in the National League.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night at the Phillies at 7:05 p.m.

Game 80: Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-RF
2. Pete Alonso-1B
3. Robinson Cano-2B
4. Michael Conforto-CF
5. Todd Frazier-3B
6. Dominic Smith-LF
7. Wilson Ramos-C
8. Amed Rosario-SS
9. Walker Lockett-RHP

The pitching match-up is Walker Lockett (0-1, 23.14 ERA) vs. RHP Jake Arrieta (6-6, 4.12 ERA)

Mets vs. Phillies Game 79 Recap

Mets LHP Steven Matz (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 13-7 tonight for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 37-42. LHP Steven Matz's struggles continued in Citizens Bank Park and gave up three runs in the bottom of the first inning after being handed a two-run lead in the top of the first. Matz gave up solo homers to SS Jean Segura and 1B Rhys Hoskins and later an RBI single to CF Roman Quinn. In the bottom of the second inning, he gave up a single to Segura and an RBI double to RF Bryce Harper. Matz had a scoreless bottom of the third inning, but gave up another double to Segura and RBI double to Harper in the bottom of the fourth. In the bottom of the fifth, he walked Quinn and gave up a two-run homer to 1B Rhys Hoskins and was taken out after that. His final line was seven runs on 10 hits with three walks in 4.1 innings. RHP Brooks Pounders came in next and was hurt by poor defense in the bottom of the fifth and sixth innings after CF Michael Conforto and RF Jeff McNeil misjudged fly balls. Pounders allowed five runs on six hits in 1.2 innings. RHP Stephen Nogosek threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh inning, but gave up a two-run single to LF Scott Kingery in the bottom of the eighth inning.

The offense got off to a fast start in the top of the first inning after Conforto hit a RBI double and 3B Todd Frazier followed with an RBI single. In the top of the third inning, Frazier hit a solo homer and two batters later, catcher Wilson Ramos tied it up with a solo homer. Conforto hit a solo homer to lead off the top of the fifth and LF Dom Smith doubled and Ramos singled, SS Amed Rosario hit a sacrifice fly. Smith added a solo homer in the top of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night at the Phillies at 7:05 p.m.

Game 79: Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup

1. Jeff McNeil-RF

2. Pete Alonso-1B

3. Robinson Cano-2B

4. Michael Conforto-CF

5. Todd Frazier-3B

6. Dominic Smith-LF

7. Wilson Ramos-C

8. Amed Rosario-SS

9. Steven Matz-LHP

The pitching match-up is Steven Matz (5-5, 4.28 ERA) vs. RHP Zach Eflin (6-7, 2.83 ERA)

Mets vs. Cubs Game 78 Recap

Mets First Baseman Pete Alonso (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Chicago Cubs 5-3 this afternoon to split their four game series and dropped their record to 37-41. RHP Jacob deGrom gave two runs on six hits with nine strikeouts and no walks in six innings. degrom had some dicomfort in the bottom of the sixth, which might have caused his early exit. It's unknown at this time why he came out after six. Hopefully Jake is ok. RHP Seth Lugo came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh inning, but wasn't as sharp as he's usually been. In the bottom of the eighth, Lugo stayed in despite not having his best stuff  with his fastball and curveball and gave up a three-run homer to SS Javier Baez.

The offense was held scoreless for the first three innings, but broke through in the top of the fourth inning after 1B Pete Alonso hit a solo homer. This was Alonso's 27th homer of the year that traveled at an exit velocity of 110 mph and 454 mph and breaks Darryl Strawberry's record for most homers in a season by a Mets rookie. Catcher Tomas Nido hit a solo homer in the top of the fifth inning. CF Juan Lagares followed with a double and deGrom helped out his own cause with a RBI single.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night in Philadelphia against the Phillies at 7:05 p.m.

Game 78: Mets vs. Cubs Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Amed Rosario-SS
2. Pete Alonso-1B
3. J.D. Davis-LF
4. Todd Frazier-3B
5. Robinson Cano-2B
6. Carlos Gomez-RF
7. Tomas Nido-C
8. Juan Lagares-CF
9. Jacob deGrom-RHP

The pitching match-up is Jacon deGrom (4-6, 3.26 ERA) vs. LHP Cole Hamels (6-2, 2.85 ERA)

Mets vs. Cubs Game 77 Recap

Mets First Baseman Pete Alonso (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets defeated the Chicago Cubs this afternoon 10-2 for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 37-40. 1B Pete Alonso hit a solo homer in the top of the first for his 26th homer of the season that traveled 419 feet and an exit velocity of 108.1 mph. This ties Darryl Strawberry's record in 1983 for most homers by a Met rookie. Catcher Wilson Ramos led off the top of the second inning with a walk and SS Amed Rosario doubled. CF Juan Lagares and RHP Zack Wheeler struck out, but 2B Jeff McNeil came through with a two-run single. LF J.D Davis singled with one out in the top of the third and 3B Todd Frazier followed with a two-run homer. Rosario singled to lead off the top of the fourth and three batters later, McNeil struck again with an RBI double. It was his fifth consecutive multi-hit game and second straight three-RBI game. Davis reached on an error in the fifth and scored on an RBI single by RF Michael Conforto. Ramos followed with a two-run homer. Alonso hit at two-out double in the top of the sixth and moved to third on a wild pitch to Dom Smith and then Frazier brought in Alonso with an infield hit.

RHP Zack Wheeler worked around baserunners in the first two innings and was able to escape trouble without giving up any runs. Wheeler settled down after that and retired 12 straight batters through the second and fifth innings. He continued his dominance in the bottom of the sixth after he retired the side in order for 15 consecutive batters. In the bottom of the seventh, Wheeler gave up base hits to catcher Wilson Contreras and CF Jason Heyward and walked RF Carlos Gonzalez to load the bases with none out. He was able to get out of the jam after 1B Victor Caratini grounded into a double play and was taken out after the inning. He had an excellent outing with seven outstanding innings and his final line was one run on five hits with five strikeouts and a walk and he lowered his ERA to 4.69. Wheeler picked up his sixth win. RHP Chris Flexen followed and closed it out with two scoreless inning in the bottom of the eighth and ninth innings.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon at the Cubs at 2:20 p.m.

Game 77: Mets vs. Cubs Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-LF
2. Pete Alonso-1B
3. J.D. Davis-LF
4. Todd Frazier-3B
5. Michael Conforto-RF
6. Wilson Ramos-C
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Juan Lagares-CF
9. Zack Wheeler-RHP

The pitching match-up is Zack Wheeler (5-5, 5.94 ERA) vs. LHP Jose Quintana (4-6, 3.87 ERA)

Mets vs. Cubs Game 76 Recap

Mets RF Jeff McNeil (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-4 this afternoon and improved their record to 36-40. CF Michael Conforto drew a lead-off walk in the top of the second inning and 3B J.D. Davis followed with a single. 1B Dominic Smith then grounded into a double play, which scored Conforto. Catcher Tomas Nido singled to lead off the next inning and after a Jason Vargas strikeout, RF Jeff McNeil hit a two-run homer. Conforto hit a solo homer to tie the game 4-4. McNeil hit the go-ahead RBI single in the top of the seventh which scored SS Adeiny Hecchavaria.

LHP Jason Vargas gave up four runs (two earned) on four hits with two walks and three strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings. RHP Brooks Pounders followed and got the last out in the bottom of the fifth and stayed in for the bottom of the sixth and threw a scoreless innings. Pounders threw 1.1 scoreless innings and picked up his first win. RHP Seth Lugo came in next and threw two scoreless innings in the bottom of the seventh and eighth innings. RHP Edwin Diaz closed it out with a 1-2-3 bottom of the ninth inning for his 16th save of the year.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon at the Cubs at 2:20 p.m.

Game 76: Mets vs. Cubs Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-RF
2. Pete Alonso-1B
3. Robinson Cano-2B
4. Michael Conforto-CF
5. J.D. Davis-3B
6. Dominic Smith-LF
7. Adeiny Hechavarria-SS
8. Tomas Nido-C
9. Jason Vargas-LHP

The pitching match-up is Jason Vargas (3-3, 3.74 ERA) vs. RHP Yu Darvish (2-3, 4.65 ERA)

Mets vs. Cubs Game 75 Recap

Mets RHP Walker Lockett (Credits MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Chicago Cubs 7-4 tonight and dropped their record to 35-40. RHP Walker Lockett made his Met debut and started out well with two perfect innings, but ran intro trouble in the bottom of the third. Lockett gave up six runs on five hits and recorded only one out and was taken out. RHP Brooks Pounders had to come in and gave up an inherited run, but was able to finish the inning with two strikeouts. RHP Wilmer Font followed and gave the pen length with three scoreless innings in the bottom of the fourth, fifth and sixth innings. RHP Robert Gsellman gave up a solo homer to SS Javier Baez in the bottom of the seventh inning. RHP Stephen Nogosek made his second big league appearance in the bottom of the eighth and threw a scoreless inning.

The offense got on the board in the top the second inning after CF Carlos Gomez grounded into a double play with bases loaded. In the top of the third inning, LF Jeff McNeil singled to lead off teh inning and 1B Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer, his 25th of the season. After that, the bats were shut down by Cubs starter RHP Adbert Alzolay in his MLB debut and weren't able to score any more runs.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon at the Cubs at 2:20 p.m.

Mets Option Daniel Zamora

Mets LHP Daniel Zamora (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets have optioned LHP Daniel Zamora to Triple-A Syracuse and recalled RHP Walker Lockett from Syracuse. Lockett is making his Met debut tonight as a starter and had a 3.69 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 15 strikeouts in 31.2 minor league innings this year. He began the year on the IL with elbow soreness. Lockett was acquired this offseason from the Cleveland Indians in return for catcher Kevin Plawecki and made four ML appearances with the Padres last year allowing five runs on nine hits in five innings. Zamora had  a 5.60 ERA in 6.1 innings in the majors this year.

Game 75: Mets vs. Cubs Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-LF
2. Pete Alonso-1B
3. Robinson Cano-2B
4. Michael Conforto-RF
5. Todd Frazier-3B
6. Wilson Ramos-C
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Carlos Gomez-CF
9. Walker Lockett-RHP

The pitching match-up is Walker Lockett (season debut) vs. RHP Tyler Chatwood (3-1, 3.60 ERA)

Mets Fire Pitching Coach Dave Eiland

Mets pitching coach Dave Eiland (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets announced today that they have fired pitching coach Dave Eiland and bullpen coach Chuck Hernandez. Eiland was hired prior to the 2018 season and was under contract until 2020. Under Eiland, the pitching staff struggled this season with a 4.70 ERA, which is ranked 20th out of 30 MLB teams and third highest in the National League. The bullpen had a 4.82 ERA. Hernandez was in his first year as bullpen coach. 82-year old Phil Regan will take over as new pitching coach and Ricky Bones will return as bullpen coach. Regan has worked in the Met organization previously as a minor league pitching coordinator and is familiar with many of the pitchers on the staff.

Mets vs. Braves Game 74 Recap

Mets LF JD Davis (Credits to NYpost.com)'

The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 7-2 tonight to lose two out of three games in the series and dropped their record to 35-39 and have now fallen to fourth place in the National League East. LHP Steven Matz pitched well through the first five innings allowing two runs on a two-run homer to 1B Freddie Freeman but ran into trouble in the bottom of the sixth. Matz gave up four consecutive hits to start the inning including a two-homer to 3B Josh Donaldson and a RBI double to 2B Ozzie Albies. He was then taken out without recording an out. RHP Chris Flexen followed and threw two scoreless innings in the bottom of the sixth and seventh innings. RHP Stephen Nogosek made his Met debut in the bottom of the eighth inning and got two outs and gave up a couple of baserunners before being pulled. LHP Daniel Zamora followed and gave up a two-run double to RF Nick Markakis and then retired CF Ronald Acuna Jr to end the inning.

2B Jeff McNeil doubled to lead off the game, stole third base and scored on an RBI ground-out by RF Michael Conforto. In the top of the fourth inning, catcher Wilson Ramos and shortstop Amed Rosario doubled  with two outs to tie the game at two, but Rosario was thrown out at third base trying to stretch it to a triple. Ramos singled with one out in the top of the sixth, but LF J.D. Davis was thrown out by a mile at home plate trying to score.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night at 8:05 p.m. in Chicago at Wrigley Field against the Cubs.

Game 74: Mets vs. Braves Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-2B
2. Pete Alonso-1B
3. Michael Conforto-RF
4. J.D. Davis-LF
5. Todd Frazier-3B
6. Wilson Ramos-C
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Juan Lagares-CF
9. Steven Matz-LHP

The pitching match-up is Steven Matz (5-4, 3.93 ERA) vs. LHP Max Fried (7-3, 4.11 ERA)

Mets Place Jeurys Familia on IL

Mets RHP Jeurys Familia (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets announced yesterday that reliever RHP Jeurys Familia has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a Bennett lesion in his right shoulder. RHP Drew Gagnon has been sent down to Triple-A Syracuse. LHP Daniel Zamora and LHP Stephen Nogosek have been recalled from Triple-A as corresponding roster moves.

Mets vs. Braves Game 73 Recap

Mets RHP Jacob deGrom (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 10-2 tonight and improved their record to 35-38. The offense broke through in the top of the third inning after LF Jeff McNeil and 1B Pete Alonso doubled to make it 1-0. 2B Robinson Cano walked and RF Michael Conforto drove in Alonso with another RBI double and 3B Todd Frazier followed with a RBI ground-out. SS Amed Rosario hit a RBI ground-out. In the top of the fourth inning, McNeil hit an infield single and Alonso hit a two-run homer, his 24th of the season. In the top of the sixth inning, RHP Jacob deGrom doubled to lead off the inning and Alonso walked a few batters later and 2B Robinson Cano hit a RBI double. Two batters later, Frazier drew a based loaded walk. In the top of the eighth, Conforto hit a solo homer. In the top of the ninth, McNeil hit a solo homer.

RHP Jacob deGrom was is complete control all night and was outstanding and had command of all his pitches. He was mixing in his curveball, change-up and sliders well along with his fastball topping out at 99 mph. degrom cruised though the first eight innings and went out for the bottom of the ninth. He gave up back-to-back homers to 1B Freddie Freeman and 3B Josh Donaldon and was then taken out. His final line was 8.1 innings, 5 hits, 2 runs, 0 walks and 10 strikeouts. He picked up his fourth win and lowered his ERA to 3.26. RHP Robert Gsellman had to come in to get the last two outs in the bottom of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night at the Braves at 7:20 p.m.

Game 73: Mets vs. Braves Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-LF
2. Pete Alonso-1B
3. Robinson Cano-2B
4. Michael Conforto-RF
5. Todd Frazier-3B
6. Amed Rosario-SS
7. Carlos Gomez-CF
8. Tomas Nido-C
9. Jacob deGrom-RHP

The pitching match-up is Jacob deGrom (3-6, 3.38 ERA) vs. RHP Julio Teheran (5-4, 2.92 ERA)

Mets vs. Braves Game 72 Recap

Mets RHP Zack Wheeler (Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 12-3 tonight for their fourth loss in last five games and dropped their record to 34-38. RHP Zack Wheeler had a difficult night with bad defense as well allowing five runs (four earned) on 10 hits with two walks and four strikeouts in six innings. Wheeler was hurt by his lack of command and fell behind too many hitters. He has not been the same pitcher he was in second half of last year and is struggling with keeping pitch count down. He has not shown to be good enough to earn an extension in the offseason. RHP Jeurys Familia followed and gave up three runs in the bottom of the seventh and recorded one out. RHP Drew Gagnon gave up four runs in 1.1 innings. Gagnon and Familia along with the rest of the pen have been awful all year long and one of the key reasons why this team has underachieved so much to this point.  RHP Brooks Pounders had to come in to get the last out in the bottom of the eighth.

1B Pete Alonso drove in the first run of the game with an RBI single in the top of the third inning. Wheeler drove in a run with an RBI single in the top of the fifth. 2B Robinson Cano hit a solo homer in the top of the sixth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night at the Braves at 7:20 p.m.

Game 72: Mets vs. Braves Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-LF
2. Pete Alonso-1B
3. Robinson Cano-2B
4. Michael Conforto-RF
5. Wilson Ramos-C
6. Todd Frazier-3B
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Juan Lagares-CF
9. Zack Wheeler-RHP

The pitching match-up is Zack Wheeler (5-4, 4.87 ERA) vs. RHP Mike Soroka (7-1, 1.92 ERA)

Mets vs. Cardinals Game 71 Recap

Mets LF JD Davis (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 this afternoon to lose three out of four games in the series and dropped their record to 34-37. LHP Jason Vargas gave up three runs (two earned) on one hit with three walks and four strikeouts in four innings. Vargas left in the game in the top of the fourth with an injury and it was revealed later that he had a calf injury. RHP Wilmer Font came in next and threw three scoreless in the top of the fifth, sixth and seventh innings giving no hits and one walk with three strikeouts. RHP Chris Flexen followed and gave up a solo homer to Met killer SS Paul DeJong. Flexen took the loss and is now 0-3 on the season. Newly acquired RHP Brooks Pounder made his debut in the top of the ninth and threw a scoreless inning.

LF Dominic Smith lead-off in the bottom of the first with a double and 3B J.D. Davis followed with a RBI single to bring home Smith. In the bottom of the third inning, 2B Robinson Cano doubled with two outs and SS Adeiny Hecchavaria drove him in with an RBI single and advanced to second base on the throw home by Cardinals center fielder Harrison Bader. CF Juan Lagares followed with a RBI single. After that the bats went quiet and had a chance to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth after 3B Todd Frazier singled with one out, but catcher Wilson Ramos grounded into a double play to end the game.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night in Atlanta against the Braves at 7:20 p.m.

Game 71: Mets vs. Cardinals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Dominic Smith-LF
2. J.D. Davis-3B
3. Michael Conforto-RF
4. Pete Alonso-1B
5. Robinson Cano-2B
6. Adeiny Hechavarria-SS
7. Juan Lagares-CF
8. Tomas Nido-C
9. Jason Vargas-LHP

The pitching match-up is Jason Vargas (3-3, 3.68 ERA) vs. RHP Dakota Hudson (5-3, 3.47 ERA)

Mets Place Noah Syndergarrd on IL

Mets RHP Noah Syndergarrd

The New York Mets have placed RHP Noah Syndegarrd on the 10-day IL due to a right hamstring strain after leaving the game last night in the top of the sixth. 2B Robinson Cano has been activated off the IL as corresponding roster move.

Mets vs. Cardinals Game 70 Recap

Mets RHP Noah Syndergarrd (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7 tonight and improved their record to 34-36. The offense jumped out to a fast start in the bottom of the first inning after 2B Jeff McNeil led off with a hit-by pitch and LF J.D. Davis. RF Michael Conforto struck out, but 1B Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer that went 458 feet which was the longest home run of his career. It was Alonso's 23th homer, which is three shy of Darryl Strawberry's record of 26 homers from his rookie season in 1983. 3B Todd Frazier followed with a single and catcher Wilson Ramos hit a RBI double.CF Carlos Gomez drove in Ramos with a sacrifice fly. In the bottom of the sixth, Gomez led off with a walk and after two outs, Davis singled and Conforto hit an RBI single to drive in Gomez. Alonso was hit by a pitch and Frazier drew a based loaded walk.

RHP Noah Syndergarrd gave up a solo homer to LF Dexter Fowler in the top of the first inning and another run in the top of the third inning on an RBI single by RF Marcel Ozuna. Syndergard gave up a sacrifice fly to Fowler in the top of the fifth. He had to come out in the top of the sixth due to a right hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated tomorrow. His final line was 6 innings, five runs (four earned), two walks and four strikeouts. He picked up his fourth win and lowered his ERA to 4.55. RHP Robert Gsellman came in next and gave a walk, two singles and a sacrifice fly, but was able to get out of the inning. RHP Seth Lugo worked his way out of trouble after he loaded the bases striking out the side and struck out 1B Matt Carpentar to end the inning. RHP Edwin Diaz came on in the top of the ninth inning and had another shaky outing, but was helped out by his defense after McNeil had a perfect throw to throw out pinch runner Jack Flaherty to end the inning and helped him pick up his 15th save on the year.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon against the Cardinals at 1:10 p.m.

Game 70: Mets vs. Cardinals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-2B
2. J.D. Davis-LF
3. Michael Conforto-RF
4. Pete Alonso-1B
5. Todd Frazier-3B
6. Wilson Ramos-C
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Carlos Gomez-CF
9. Noah Syndergarrd-RHP

The pitching match-up is Noah Syndergarrd (4-4, 4.45 ERA) vs. RHP Michael Wacha (4-2, 5.63 ERA)

Mets Acquire Brooks Pounder

Mets Reliever RHP Brooks Pounder (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets have acquired reliever RHP Brooks Pounder from the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations. Pounder has appeared in 24 games for Triple-A Columbus this year with a 2-1 record and one save with a 2.31 ERA in 35.0 innings with 11 walks and 46 strikeouts. He has appeared in 38 career Major League games with the Royals, Angles, and Rockies with of a record of 3-2 and 8.92 ERA. Pounder signed a minor league deal with the Indians before the season and was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round of the 2009 MLB Draft. RHP Tim Peterson and  LHP Hector Santiago were designated for assignment to make room for Pounder on the roster.

Mets Recall Chris Flexen

Mets RHP Chris Flexen (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets have recalled RHP Chris Flexen from Triple-A Syracuse and designated LHP Hector Santiago for assignment. Santiago struggled this year with a 1-0 record and 6.75 ERA. If he clears waivers, Santiago can be released or outrighted to Triple-A. Flexen was recently converted to a reliever and threw two scoreless innings in Syracuse with a strikeout. Flexen will be asked to provide some stability to a bullpen that has has a lot of problems in the late innings.

Mets vs. Cardinals Game 69 Recap

Mets RHP Jeurys Familia (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 9-5 tonight and dropped their record to 33-36.  LHP Steven Matz gave up four runs (three earned) on three hits with two walks and six strikeouts in six innings. RHP Robert Gsellman followed with a scoreless top of the seventh inning. RHP Jeurys Familia's struggles continued in the top of the eighth after he gave up a game-tying solo homer to SS Paul DeJong and a three-run homer to RF Dexter Fowler later in the inning. LHP Hector Santiago gave up a solo homer to pinch-hitter Kolten Wong in the top of the ninth inning. The Met bullpen leads the Majors with 15 blown saves.

3B Todd Frazier hit an RBI single in the bottom of the first inning and drove in 1B Pete Alonso. In the bottom of the fifth inning, LHP Steven Matz helped out his own cause with a solo homer. Alonso drove in a run after he grounded into a fielder's choice in the bottom of the seventh inning and catcher Wilson Ramos hit a two-run single later in the inning.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night against the Cardinals at 7:10 p.m.

Game 69: Mets vs. Cardinals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-2B
2. Michael Conforto-RF
3. Pete Alonso-1B
4. Dominic Smith-LF
5. Wilson Ramos-C
6. Todd Frazier-3B
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Juan Lagares-CF
9. Steven Matz-LHP

The pitching match-up is Steven Matz (5-4, 3.88 ERA) vs. RHP Daniel Ponce de Leo (0-0, 1.80 ERA)

Mets vs. Cardinals Game 68 Recap

Mets RHP Edwin Diaz  (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 in 10 innings tonight in a suspended game and dropped their record to 33-35 after the Cardinals scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning the night before before a rain delay. RHP Edwin Diaz blew his fourth save and the team had their fifteenth blow save.

Mets-Cardinals Game Suspended

Tonight's Mets-Cardinals game has been suspended due to rain will the score tied at 4.The game will be made up tomorrow night at 6:10 p.m in the bottom of the ninth. 3B Todd Frazier will lead off the inning.

Game 68: Mets vs. Cardinals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-2B
2. Michael Conforto-RF
3. Pete Alonso-1B
4. Dominic Smith-LF
5. Todd Frazier-3B
6. Wilson Ramos-C
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Carlos Gomez-CF
9. Jacob deGrom-RHP

The pitching match-up is Jacob deGrom (3-6, 3.45 ERA) vs. RHP Jack Flaherty (4-3, 4.08 ERA)

Mets vs. Yankees Game 67 Recap

Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets defeated the New York Yankees 10-4 tonight to split their double-header and improved their record to 33-34. 2B Jeff McNeil led off with a double and LF J.D. Davis followed with a single. 1B Pete Alonso brought them both in with a three-run homer. In the top of the third inning, Alonso and 3B Todd Frazier walked and RF Michael Conforto brought in Alonso with an RBI single. Catcher Wilson Ramos followed with another RBI single. Two batters later, 3B Adeiny Hechacarria brought in Conforto with an RBI single. McNeil reached on an error in the top of the third inning and J.D. Davis hit a two-run homer. In the top of the fifth inning, CF Carlos Gomez hit a solo homer. In the top of the ninth inning, 3B Todd Frazier led off with a hit by pitch and came out as a pinch runner for Luis Guillorme and SS Amed Rosario hit an RBI double.

LHP Jason Vargas started out well with two scoreless innings, but ran intro trouble in the bottom of the third after he loaded the bases, and gave up two runs but retired RF Clint Frazier and 3B Gio Ursela to limit further damage. After that Vargas finished up strong with scoreless innings in the bottom of the fourth, fifth and sixth innings. He kept the Yanks hitters off balanced with curveball and change-up. He was able to change speeds effectively and keep them off balanced. His final line was 6 innings, 7 hits, 3 runs, 2 walks and 3 strikeouts. He picked up his third win. RHP Jeurys Familia followed with a scoreless bottom of the seventh and a couple of strikeouts. Familia has looked sharper in his last few outings with more life on his fastball and slider. RHP Seth Lugo came in the bottom of the eighth and had a dominating performance striking out the side. RHP Drew Gagnon gave up a solo homer to CF Brett Gardner, but was able to recover and get the last three outs to close it out.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return to action on Thursday, June 13th at home against the Cardinals at 7:10 p.m.

Game 67: Mets vs. Yankees Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup

1. Jeff McNeil-2B

2. J.D. Davis-LF

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Todd Frazier-DH

5. Michael Conforto-RF

6. Wilson Ramos-C

7. Amed Rosario-SS

8. Amed Hechavarria-3B

9. Carlos Gomez-CF

The pitching match-up is LHP Jason Vargas (2-3, 3.57 ERA) vs. LHP James Paxton (3-2, 3.11 ERA)

Mets vs. Yankees Game 66 Recap

Mets RHP Zack Wheeler  (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets lost to the New York Yankees 12-5 this afternoon in the first game of their double-headers and dropped their record to 32-34. RHP Zack Wheeler started out well with  a scoreless top of the bottom of the inning, but gave up a run in the bottom of the second inning after 1B Kendrys Morales hit a RBI single. In the bottom of the third inning, he gave up a lead-off single to LF Brett Gardener and appeared to get a force out at 2B after 3B D.J. LeMaheu hit a comebacker back to the mound and Wheeler threw it to second, but SS Amed Rosario never had his foot on the bag and everyone was safe. Two batters later, catcher Gary Sanchez hit a RBI single, but he struck out SS Didi Gregarious to end the inning. In the bottom of the fourth inning, 3B Gio Ursela hit a two-run homer. 3B Todd Frazier followed a throwing error and a walk and wild pitch put runners on the corners with two outs. DH Luke Voit broke the game open with a three-run homer. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Wheeler's day worsened after he gave up an RBI triple to Gardner and was taken out soon after. His final line was 4.2 innings, 10 hits, 9 runs (5 earned), 1 walk and six strikeouts. RHP Wilmer Font came in next and gave up a run in 1.2 innings. RHP Tim Peterson gave up a two-run homer to Gary Sanchez in the bottom of the eighth.

The offense was held scoreless for the first two innings against Yankees starter RHP Masahiro Tanaka until the top of the third inning after SS Amed Rosario reached on a throwing error by Yankees SS Didi Gregarious. Catcher Tomas Nido followed with a single and CF Juan Lagares reached on an infield hit. 2B Jeff McNeil hit a three-run homer.  In the top of the fifth inning, 1B Dom Smith led off with a double and Rosario drove him in with an RBI single. After that the bats were shut down by Tanaka and the Yankees pen.

The Mets-Yankees second game is tonight at 7:05 p.m.

Mets-Yankees Game Postponed

Tonight's Mets-Yankees game has been postponed due to rain. The game was called about 30 minutes before game time. It will be made up tomorrow as part of a day-night doubleheader. The first game is scheduled at 1:05 p.m. and the night game at 7:05 p.m. The Mets have reversed their rotation in the doube-header with RHP Zack Wheeler starting in the first game and LHP Jason Vargas pitching in the second game.

Game 66: Mets vs. Yankees Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-2B
2. Michael Conforto-RF
3. Pete Alonso-DH
4. Dominic Smith-1B
5. Todd Frazier-3B
6. Wilson Ramos-C
7. J.D. Davis-LF
8. Amed Rosario-SS
9. Juan Lagares-CF

The pitching match-up is LHP Jason Vargas (2-3, 3.57 ERA) vs. RHP Masahiro Tanaka (3-5, 3.42 ERA)

Mets vs. Rockies Game 65 Recap

New York Mets RHP Noah Syndegarrd (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets defeated the Colorado Rockies 6-1 this afternoon to take two out of three games in the series and improved their record to 32-33. RHP Noah Syndergarrd had his best outing of the year with 7 scoreless innings. Syndergarrd was in complete command all afternoon and had a lively fastball up to 98 mph with a sharp curveball and change-up and less use of his slider. Noah has been focusing more on getting quick outs and not trying to blow hitters away with strikeouts and elevating pitch counts. He looked as good as he did in 2016 when he was an All-Star. If he and RHP Jacob deGrom pitch this well, it could bode well for the second half of the year and help them go on a run. His final line was 7 innings, 1  hit, 2 walks and seven strikeouts. He picked up his fourth win and lowered his ERA to 4.45. RHP Jeurys Familia came in next and threw a scoreless top of the eighth inning. LHP Hector Santiago came on in the top of the ninth inning and gave up an RBI double to CF David Dahl, but struck out 3B Nolan Arenado to end the game.

SS Amed Rosario singled to lead off in the bottom of the first inning and RF Michael Conforto followed with a double. 1B Pete Alonso struck out, but 3B Todd Frazier came through with a three-run homer. In the bottom of the fourth inning, 2B Adeiny Hecchavarria singled and stole second with two outs and CF Carlos Gomez drove him with an RBI single. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Rosatio led off with a single and Frazier later drove him with an RBI double. LF J.D. Davis followed with an RBI triple.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night against their crosstown rivals in the Bronx against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 p.m.

Game 65: Mets vs. Rockies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Amed Rosario-SS
2. Michael Conforto-RF
3. Pete Alonso-1B
4. Todd Frazier-3B
5. J.D. Davis-LF
6. Adeiny Hechavarria-2B
7. Carlos Gomez-CF
8. Tomas Nido-C
9. Noah Syndegarrd-RHP

The pitching match-up is Noah Syndergarrd (3-4, 4.83 ERA) vs. RHP Jeff Hoffman (1-2, 7.29 ERA)

Mets vs. Rockies Game 64 Recap

Mets LHP Steven Matz (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-3 tonight and improved their record to 31-33. LHP Steven Matz started out well with two scoreless innings, but ran into trouble in the top of the third. Matz gave up a lead-off walk to catcher Tony Walters and later allowed RBI singles to CF Charlie Blackmon and 3B Nolan Arenado. He gave up an unearned run in the top of the fourth inning after RF Michael Conforto made a throwing error which allowed 2B Brandon Rodgers to score. Matz settled down after that with scoreless innings in the top of the fifth and sixth innings. His final line was 6 innings, 6 hits, 3 runs (2 earned), 10 strikeouts and 2 walks on a career-high 120 pitches. It was the second time in Matz's career that he's thrown 120 pitches dating back to August 6, 2016. He showed that he could have success with his curveball and was able to get out of trouble with men on base several times. RHP Seth Lugo followed with two scoreless innings in the top of the seventh and eighth innings with three strikeouts. RHP Edwin Diaz closed it out and picked up his fourteenth save.

In the bottom of the second inning, 3B Todd Frazier singled and two batters later CF Carlos Gomez hit a two-run homer. RF Michael Conforto walked with two outs and catcher Wilson Ramos to move Conforto to third. 3B Todd Frazier drove in Conforto with an RBI single.  In the bottom of the sixth, Ramos led off with a double and moved to third on a single by Frazier. SS Amed Rosario grounded into a double play, but was able to drive in a run.  In the bottom of the seventh inning, first baseman Pete Alonso led off with a solo homer, his 21st homer of the year.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon against the Rockies at 1:10 p.m.

Game 64: Mets vs. Rockies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup

1. Jeff McNeil-2B

2. Pete Alonso-1B

3. Dominic Smith-LF

4. Michael Conforto-RF

5. Wilson Ramos-C

6. Todd Frazier-3B

7. Amed Rosario-SS

8. Carlos Gomez-CF

9. Steven Matz-LHP

The pitching match-up is Steven Matz (4-4, 3.97 ERA) vs. RHP Jon Gray (5-4, 4.11 ERA)

Mets vs. Rockies Game 63 Recap

Mets RHP Drew Gagnon (Credits to Newsday.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Colorado Rockies 5-1 tonight and dropped their record to 30-33. RHP Jacob deGrom didn't have his best stuff and struggled with command of his secondary pitches. Degrom started out well with two scoreless innings, but gave up an RBI double to Raimel Tapia in the top of the third inning. deGrom had more troubles in the top of the fourth inning after he gave up a single to LF David Dahl and another single to former Met 1B Daniel Murphy. CF Ian Desmond followed with an RBI single to drive in Dahl. deGrom settled down after that with scoreless innings in the top of the fifth and sixth innings. His final line was two runs on six hits in six innings with one walk and ten strikeouts. RHP Robert Gsellman came in next and threw a scoreless top of the seventh inning. RHP Drew Gagnon gave up three runs in the top of the eighth inning on a two-run homer by David Dahl and a solo homer to Daniel Murphy. LHP Hector Santiago got the last out in the top of the eighth. RHP Wilmer Font threw a scoreless top of the ninth inning.

The offense was shut down against Rockies starter RHP Antonio Senzaleta. RF Michael Conforto drove in the only run with a solo homer in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Game 63: Mets vs. Rockies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup 
1. Jeff McNeil-2B
2. Pete Alonso-1B
3. Michael Conforto-RF
4. Dominic Smith-LF
5. Wilson Ramos-C
6. Todd Frazier-3B
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Juan Lagares-CF
9. Jacob deGrom-RHP

The pitching match-up is Jacob deGrom (3-5, 3.49 ERA) vs. RHP Antonio Senzatela (4-4, 5.33 ERA)

Mets vs. Giants Game 62 Recap

Mets CF Juan Lagares (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-3 this afternoon to take two out of three games in the series and improved their record to 30-32. RHP Zack Wheeler cruised through the first three innings, but ran into trouble in the top of the fourth inning after he gave up a lead-off single to LF Mike Yastremzki and allowed a two-run home to 1B Brandon Belt later in the inning. Wheeler threw a scoreless top of the fifth inning, but gave up a solo homer to 3B Pablo Sandoval in the top of the sixth. He finished up strong with a scoreless top of the seventh inning. It was the eighth time this year  that Wheeler has thrown seven innings or more, which is tied for the Major League lead. He has thrown at least seven innings in 14 out of his last 16 starts at Citi Field. His final line was three runs on three hits with one walk and six strikeouts in seven innings. RHP Seth Lugo came in next and threw a 1-2-3 top of the eighth inning and picked up his third win. RHP Jeurys Familia closed it out with a 1-2-3 top of the ninth inning.

The offense started out fast in the bottom of the first after SS Amed Rosario led off with a solo homer and LF Dominic Smith followed with a solo homer of his own. Smith's homer raised his OPS to 1.083. It was the third time in team history that they have led off a game with back-to-back homers. The bats wen quiet after that until the bottom of the seventh after CF Juan Lagares walked to lead off the inning. Catcher Tomas Nido hit an infield single and then pinch hitter Carlos Gomez bunted Lagares and Nido over to second and third base. Pinch-hitter Jeff McNeil hit a bloop single over SS Brandon Crawford to tie the game, but J.D. Davis grounded into a double play to end the inning. In the bottom of the eighth, 1B Pete Alonso led off with a single and then RF Michael Conforto grounded into a force out and stole second. 3B Todd Frazier drove in Conforto with a two-run homer. 2B Adeiny Hechavarria singled and CF Juan Lagares drove him on an RBI double. McNeil followed with another RBI single.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night at home against the Colorado Rockiest at 7:10 p.m.

Game 62: Mets vs. Giants Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Amed Rosario-SS
2. Dominic Smith-LF
3. Pete Alonso-1B
4. Michael Conforto-RF
5. Todd Frazier-3B
6. Adeiny Hechavarria-2B
7. Juan Lagares-CF
8. Tomas Nido-C
9. Zack Wheeler-RHP

The pitching match-up is Zack Wheeler (5-3, 4.68 ERA) vs. RHP Shaun Anderson (1-1, 4.09 ERA)

Mets vs. Giants Game 61 Recap

Mets LHP Jason Vargas (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-0 tonight and improved their record to 29-32. LHP Jason Vargas had his best start of the season with a complete game shut-out and longest outing since June 2, 2017 and built off his recent success after he came into tonight's outing with a 2.40 ERA in his last six starts.  He retired 21 out of the last 24 hitters he faced. Vargas kept the Giants hitters off balanced with his change-up and varying speeds. His final line was no runs on five hits with one walk and eight strikeouts. He picked up his second win and lowered his ERA to 3.57.

The offense got on the board early in the bottom of the first inning after LF Jeff McNeil led off with a double, 1B Pete Alonso flew out and 2B Robinson Cano drove in McNeil with an RBI ground-out. Cano later left the game after he re-aggravated his quad injury. In the bottom of the fourth inning, RF Michael Conforto homered to start the inning and catcher Wilson Ramos and third baseman Todd Frazier walked.. SS Amed Rosario broke the game open with a three-run homer. In the bottom of the fifth inning, 1B Pete Alonso led off with a hit by pitch and advanced to third after Giants starter RHP Tyler Beede made a throwing error. Conforto later drove in Alonso with a sac fly. SS Adeiny Hechavarria hit a solo homer in the bottom of the seventh inning.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon against the Giants at 12:10 p.m.

Game 61: Mets vs. Giants Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-LF
2. Pete Alonso-1B
3. Robinson Cano-2B
4. Michael Conforto-RF
5. Wilson Ramos-C
6. Todd Frazier-3B
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Carlos Gomez-CF
9. Jason Vargas-LHP

The pitching match-up is Jason Vargas (1-3, 4.46 ERA) vs. RHP Tyler Beede (0-1, 7.82 ERA)

Mets vs. Giants Game 60 Recap

New York Mets RHP Noah Syndergarrd (Credits to SNY.tv)

The New York Mets lost to the San Francisco Giants 9-3 tonight in 10 innings and dropped their record to 28-32. RHP Noah Syndergarrd cruised through the first three innings, but ran into trouble in the top of the fourth. Syndergarrd gave up a lead-off walk to 3B Evan Longaria and then gave up singles to RF Brandon Belt and RF Kevin Pillar. He then walked SS Brandon Crawford and gave up another RBI single to CF Steven Duggar, but was able to escape out of further trouble. Syndergarrd settled down after that with scoreless innings in the top of the fifth and sixth innings. In the top of the seventh inning, he gave up a single to pinch-hitter Pablo Sandoval and was taken out  in a double switch with two outs in the inning. His final line was three runs on five hits with three walks and four strikeouts in 6.2 innings. RHP Seth Lugo came in next and gave up an RBI double to Belt. Lugo stayed in for the top of the eighth and threw a scoreless inning. RHP Edwin Diaz threw a scoreless top of the ninth inning. RHP Robert Gsellman came in the top of the tenth inning and gave up five runs which increased his ERA to 4.54 after he lowered it to 3.41 on the previous homestand. 

The offense was shut down for the five innings against Giants LHP Madison Bumgarter until the bottom of the sixth inning after 1B Pete Alonso led off the inning with a homer, RF Michael Conforto flew out, LF J.D. Davis worked out a nine-pitch walk and catcher Wilson Ramos followed with a two-run homer. After that the bats were shut down by the Giants bullpen and failed to capitalize on several scoring opportunities.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night against the Giants at 7:10 p.m.

Game 60: Mets vs. Giants Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-2B
2. Pete Alonso-1B
3. Michael Conforto-RF
4. J.D. Davis-LF
5. Wilson Ramos-C
6. Todd Frazier-3B
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Carlos Gomez-CF
9. Noah Syndergarrd-RHP

The pitching match-up is Noah Syndergarrd (3-4, 4.90 ERA) vs. LHP Madison Bumgarner (3-5, 4.01 ERA)

Mets Draft High School Third Baseman Brett Baty with No 12 Pick in First Round

Brett Baty (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets drafted third baseman Brett Baty from Lake Texas High School with the No 12 overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft. According to Baseball America, Baty is regarded as one of the best pure hitters in the draft with impressive strength and plus bat speed and an advanced approach at the plate. He is hitting over .600 with 19 homers and 50 RBI's in his senior year. Baty is 6-3 and 218 pounds and turned 19 last November. Some scouts feel that his defense has improved enough to keep him at third base instead of moving him to third base. MLB.com rates him as a 60 grade arm.

Mets vs. Diamondbacks Game 59 Recap

New York Mets LHP Steven Matz (Credits to Newsday.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 this afternoon to lose two out of three games in the series and dropped their record to 28-31 and finished with a 1-5 record on their West Coast trip. LHP Steven Matz was greeted rudely in the bottom of the first inning after CF Ketel Marte lead-off with a homer that went 482 feet. It was the longest home run ever hit a Diamondback in the Statcast era. LF Tim Locastro followed with a single and SS Eduardo Escobar followed with a two-run homer. Matz settled down after that until the bottom of the fifth with two outs, Esbocar and RF Adam Jones singled. 1B Christian Walker droe in Escobar with an RBI single. 2B Ildermo Vargas followed with another RBI single. Matz's final line was five runs on eight hits with two walks and five strikeouts in six innings. RHP Wilmer Font came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh inning. LHP Hector Santigo followed in the bottom of the eighth and recorded the first two outs. RHP Tyler Bashlor appeared next and loaded the bases and gave up a two-run single to Marte.

Catcher Wilson Ramos drove in the only run of the game with a solo homer in the top of the second inning. Other than that, the offense was shut down against Diamondbacks starter RHP Merril Kelly  who gave up one run on six hits with no walks and ten strikeouts.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return to action back at Citi Field on Tuesday night against the San Francisco Giants at 7:10 p.m.

Game 59: Mets vs. Diamondbacks Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup

1. Amed Rosario-SS

2. Dom Smith-LF

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Michael Conforto-RF

5. J.D. Davis-3B

6. Wilson Ramos-C

7. Carlos Gomez-CF

8. Adeiny Hecchavaria-2B

9. Steven Matz-LHP

The pitching match-up is Steven Matz (4-3. 3.55 ERA) vs. RHP Merrill Kelly (4-6, 4.83 ERA)

Mets vs. Diamondbacks Game 58 Recap

New York Mets RHP Jacob deGrom (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 tonight in 11 innings in heartbreaking fashion once again to drop their record to 28-30. In the top of the first inning, LF Dominic Smith singled and 1B Pete Alonso drove him in with a RBI double. Alonso now hass 44 RBI's on the season and a six-game hitting streak. In the top of the fourth inning, RF Michael Conforto led off with a bunt single and 3B Todd Frazier hit a two-run homer. CF Carlos Gomez and SS Adeiny Hecchavaria followed with singles. Catcher Tomas Nido drove in Gomez with an RBI single. After that the bats were shut down until the top of the eighth when 1B Dominic Smith and Alonso singled who had the only multi-hit games in the lineup.

RHP Jacob deGrom cruised though the first three innings on 27 pitches.  deGrom wound up retiring 14 Dimondbacks in a row and didn't give up a walk through five innings. In the bottom of the sixth, his consecutive batters retired streak came to an end at 15, but he was able to get out of the inning. deGrom ran into trouble in the bottom of the seventh after he gave up a double to RF Adam Jones and then 2B Ildemarco Vargas reached on an error by Hecchavaria. He gave up an RBI double to SS Nick Ahmed and then had to come out of the game after he tweaked his right hip. deGrom's final line was 6.2 innings, 5 hits, one run and seven strikeouts. RHP Jeurys Familia had to come in and struck out catcher Alex Avila to end the inning. Familia stayed in for the bottom of the eighth and gave up two runs. RHP Robert Gsellman gave up a two-run homer to Adam Jones. In the bottom of the ninth inning, RHP Drew Gagnon and closer Edwin Diaz combined to throw a scoreless bottom of the ninth inning. Diaz stayed in for the bottom of the tenth and threw a scoreless inning. RHP Tyler Bashlor gave up a double to pinch-hitter Kevin Cron and then a sacrifice bunt to Nick Ahmed. LF Tim Locastro hit a walk-off single to deep center field to end it.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon at 4:10 p.m. against the Diamondbacks.

Game 58: Mets vs. Diamondbacks Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Amed Rosario-SS
2. Dominic Smith-LF
3. Pete Alonso-1B
4. Michael Conforto-RF
5. Todd Frazier-3B
6. Carlos Gomez-CF
7. Adeiny Heccavaria-SS
8. Tomas Nido-C
9. Jacob deGrom-RHP

The pitching match-up is Jacob deGrom (3-5, 3.71 ERA) vs. RHP Zack Grienke (6-2, 2.78 ERA)

Mets vs. Diamondbacks Game 57 Recap

Mets CF Carlos Gomez and 3B Todd Frazier (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 last night and improved their record to 28-29. 3B Todd Frazier drove in the first run of the game with an RBI single in the top of the second. 2B Adeiny Heccavaria followed with a two-run double. In the top of the eighth, Frazier and Hecchavaria singled with two outs. J.D. Davis pinch hit for Juan Lagares and drove in the tying run with an infield hit. CF Carlos Gomez drove in the go-ahead run with a double down the line.

RHP Zack Wheeler threw seven solid innings allowing four runs on seven hits on two home runs by Ketel Marte and rookie first baseman Christian Walker. Wheeler struck out nine batters and walked none. He picked up his fifth win. RHP Seth Lugo came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth inning. RHP Robert Gsellman came on in the bottom of the ninth instead of closer Edwin Diaz and threw a scoreless inning and picked up his first save of the year.

The Mets next game is tonight at the Diamondbacks at 10:10 p.m.