Mets vs. Marlins Game 35 Recap

Mets RHP Jacob deGrom (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins 5-3 this afternoon for their fourth consecutive loss and dropped their record to 15-20. RHP Jacob deGrom started out strong with five scoreless innings, but it all fell apart in the top of the sixth. DeGrom gave up a lead-off homer to DH Garrett Cooper and then 1B Pete Alonso made an error which allowed RF Matt Joyce to reach first. He then gave up a RBI double to 1B Lewin Diaz which scored Joyce and then another RBI double to SS Miguel Rojas which scored Diaz. Catcher Jorge Alfaro followed with another RBI double to bring in another run and then deGrom was finally able to get out of the inning and was taken out after the inning. His final line was 6 innings, 4 runs, (1 earned), 2 walks and 9 strikeouts.  RHP Hunter Strickland came in next and threw a scoreless top of the seventh inning.  RHP Brad Brach followed and gave up a solo homer to 3B Brian Anderson. RHP Edwin Diaz threw a scoreless top of the ninth inning.

The offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until the bottom of the third inning after SS Amed Rosario and RF Brandon Nimmo walked to start the inning and then 2B Jeff McNeil drove in Rosario with an RBI double. LF Dominic Smith followed with a sac fly to bring in Nimmo. DH Robinson Cano hit a solo homer in the bottom of the sixth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night at the Baltimore Orioles at 7:35 p.m.

Mets Trade Pitching Prospect Kevin Smith for Reliever Miguel Castro

Mets RHP Miguel Castro (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets traded pitching prospect RHP Kevin Smith to the Baltimore Orioles today for Orioles reliever RHP Miguel Castro. Castro is a hard thrower and features a sinker at 97.5 mph. He has a career ERA of 4.30 and struck out 220 hitters in 274 innings. Castro has a 4.02 ERA this year with 24 strikeouts in 15 2/3 innings for a career high of 13.8 strikeouts per 9 innings.

Smith was the Mets Minor League Pitcher of the Year last year and had a 3.15 ERA in 23 starts. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2018 MLB Draft and was the no 12 ranked prospect in the Mets organization.

Mets Acquire Todd Frazier from Texas Rangers

Mets 3B Todd Frazier (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets have brought back third baseman Todd Frazier from the Texas Rangers.  Frazier is hitting .241 with two homers and 7 RBI's in 121 at-bats this year. He hit .233 with 37 doubles and 39 homers in two years with the Mets in 2018 and 2019.

Mets Acquire Catcher Robinson Chrinos from Texas Rangers

Mets catcher Robinson Chrinos (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets acquired catcher Robinson Chirinos from the Texas Rangers today. Chirinos is hitting .119 with 0 homers and 2 RBI's and a .367 OPS this year.

Game 35: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-2B
2. Pete Alonso-1B
3. Dominic Smith-LF
4. Wilson Ramos-C
5. Robinson Cano-DH
6. Jake Marisnick-CF
7. Luis Guillorme-3B
8. Amed Rosario-SS
9. Brandon Nimmo-RF

The pitching match-up is RHP Jacob deGrom (2-0, 1.80 ERA) vs. LHP Trevor Rogers (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

Mets vs. Yankees Game 34 Recap

Mets RHP Seth Lugo (Credits to Sports.yahoo,com)

The New York Mets lost to the New York Yankees 5-2 this afternoon  for their third consecutive loss in 8 innings in the second game of their doubleheader to lose three out of five games in the series and dropped their record to 15-19. RHP Seth Lugo started out well with two scoreless in the top of the first and second innings, but gave up a lead-off homer to SS Tyler Wade in the top of the third. Lugo loaded the bases loaded with two outs in the top of the fourth inning and was then taken out. His final line was 3 2/3 innings, 4 hits, 1 run, 2 walks and 7 strikeouts. LHP Chasen Shrieve came in next and retired Wade on a flyout to end the inning. Shrieve stayed in for the top of the fifth and threw a scoreless inning. He threw another scoreless inning in the top of the sixth and was helped out by a double play. Schrieve has now thrown 7 consecutive scoreless innings. RHP Jeurys Familia threw a scoreless top of the eighth inning. RHP Drew Smith came on in the top of the eighth inning with a free runner on second due to the new extra inning rules this year and then allowed a walk and later loaded the bases. Smith later loaded the based and gave up a grand slam to catcher Gary Sanchez.

The offense was held scoreless for the first five innings against Yankees starter rookie RHP Deivi Garcia who was making his ML debut until the top of the sixth after LF Jeff McNeil reached second after 1B Luke Volt bobbled a grounder. Two batters later, 1B Dom Smith drove in McNeil with an RBI single. In the top of the eighth inning, RF Michael Conforto hit an RBI single and they loaded the based loaded, but catcher Wilson Ramos stuck out to end the game.

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

Game 34: Mets vs. Yankees Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-LF'
2. Michael Conforto-RF
3. Dominic Smith-1B
4. J.D. Davis-3B
5. Robinson Cano-2B
6. Pete Alonso-DH
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Jake Marisnik-CF
9. Ali Sanchez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Seth Lugo (0-0, 2.03 ERA) vs. RHP Deivi Garcia (MLB debut)

Mets vs. Yankees Game 33 Recap

Yanks CF Aaron Hicks (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets lost to the New York Yankees 8-7 this afternoon in the first game of the doubleheader and dropped their record to 15-18.  The offense was held scoreless for the first three innings until the top of the fourth when 1B Pete Alonso hit an RBI single. Catcher Wilson Ramos followed with an RBI single.  In the top  of the fifth inning, DH Robinson Cano hit a two-run homer.  RF Michael Conforto drove in catcher Wilson Ramos and SS Andres Giminez in the top the sixth. Alonso drove in another run on a based loaded hit by pitch in the top of the seventh.

RHP Rick Porcello had a decent outing allowing two runs on four hits with two walks in five innings. LHP Justin Wilson came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the sixth inning.  RHP Jared Hughes came on in the bottom of the seventh and loaded the bases and gave up a two-run single to DH Luke Volt and was taken out. RHP Edwin Diaz then came out and threw a wild pitch which brought in another run and a two-run homer to CF Aaron Hicks which tied the game.  Diaz gave up a walk-off single to 3B Gio Ursela in the bottom of the eighth.

The Mets next game is later tonight against the Yankees in second game of doubleheader.

Mets Recall Franklin Kilome and Drew Smith

Mets RHP Franklin Kilome (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets recalled RHP Franklin Kilome and RHP Drew Smith after LHP Steven Matz and RHP Dellin Betances went on the injured list today. Smith hasn't pitched in the majors since his last appearance on August 12th. He has allowed two runs in six innings. Kilome has made two appearances in long relief after he threw four innings against the Atlanta Braves on August 1 and also got a three-inning save against the Miami Marlins on August 17th, even though he struggled with his command and gave up five walks.

Game 33 (Game 1 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Yankees Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. Michael Conforto-RF
3. J.D. Davis-3B
4. Dominic Smith-LF
5. Robinson Cano-DH
6. Pete Alonso-1B
7. Jeff McNeil-2B
8. Wilson Ramos-C
9. Andres Giminez-SS

The pitching match-up is RHP Rick Porcello (1-4, 6.43 ERA) vs. RHP Mike King (1-1, 6.59 ERA)

Dellin Betances Goes on IL with Lat Tightness

New York Mets RHP Dellin Betances (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

New York Mets RHP Dellin Betances went on the IL today with right lat tightness. Betances has had a difficult year with an ERA of 6.10 and a WHIP of 1.65.  He has also had a decrease in velocity after his fastball dropped from 94.1 mph on Friday to 92.4 mph on the fastball in yesterday's game when he took the loss in the bottom of the ninth after he threw the walk-off wild pitch.  Betances isn't the dominant pitcher he used to be for the Yankees from 2014-2018 and is now facing a crossroads in his career. He has to find a way to be effective without the velocity that he once had.

Steven Matz Goes On IL with Left Shoulder Discomfort

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

New York Mets LHP Steven Matz was placed on the 10-day IL (Injured List) today with left shoulder discomfort. Matz had been recently moved to the bullpen and threw one inning out of the bullpen against the Yankees yesterday and then felt discomfort in his shoulder.

Mets vs. Yankees Game 32 Recap

Mets RHP Dellin Betances (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets lost to the New York Yankees 2-1 this afternoon and dropped their record to 15-17.  RHP Robert Gsellman made his second start of the season and got into trouble in the bottom of the first inning after he gave up a solo homer to Yankees 1B Luke Volt. Gsellman settled down after that with a scoreless bottom of the second inning and worked out around a triple with two outs by 3B D.J. LeMahieu in the bottom of the third. He gave up a single to RF Mike Tauchman and Taufman later reached third after Gsellman made a throwing error on a pick-off attempt at first base. DH Clint Frazier hit a ground-ball to 3B J.D. Davis who made a strong throw to throw Tauchman out at home for the second out in the inning. LF Brett Gardner then hit a line drive in the centerfield gap, but CF Billy Hamilton made a strong relay throw to SS Amed Rosario who then threw the ball home and catcher Wilson Ramos helped apply the tag to get Frazier out at home to end the inning. Gsellman came out after the inning and his final line was 4 innings, 4 hits, 1 run, 0 walks and 4 strikeouts. LHP Steven Matz came in next for his first relief appearance since August 15th and had an effective 1-2-3 bottom of the fifth inning with 2 strikeouts. RHP Jared Hughes came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the sixth. RHP Brad Brach gave up back-to-back walks to begin the bottom of the seventh and then walked pinch-hitter Mike Ford to load the bases. RHP Jeurys Familia had to come in and was able to escape out of the based loaded jam without allowing any runs. LHP Justin Wilson threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth inning. RHP Dellin Betances came on in the bottom of the ninth inning and gave up a lead-off walk to Frazier and later a single to SS Jordy Mercer. Betances then gave up a walk-off wild pitch which scored Frazier to end the game.

The offense struggled against Yankees starter LHP J.A. Happ and were shutout for the first 7.1 innings and had three hits. Catcher Wilson Ramos homered off reliever RHP Adam Otttavano after he just came in to relief Happ to tie the game in the top of the eighth inning, but they weren't able to score any more runs after that.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon at the Yankees at 1:05 p.m. in the first game of their doubleheader.

Game 32: Mets vs. Yankees Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-LF
2. J.D. Davis-3B
3. Michael Conforto-RF
4. Pete Alonso-DH
5. Robinson Cano-2B
6. Wilson Ramos-C
7. Dominic Smith-1B
8. Amed Rosario-SS
9. Billy Hamilton-CF

The pitching match-up is RHP Robert Gsellman (0-0, 7.71 ERA) vs. LHP J.A. Happ (1-1, 6.39 ERA)

Mets vs. Yankees Game 31 Recap

Mets shortstop Amed Rosario (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets beat the New York Yankees 4-3 tonight to sweep the doubleheader at Yankee Stadium and improved their record to 15-16. In the bottom of the first inning with one out, RF Michael Conforto doubled and two batters later, LF Dominic Smith hit an RBI double to bring in Conforto. The bats went quiet after that until the top of the fifth inning after 2B Jeff McNeil led off with a double and SS Luis Guillorme followed with a walk. Catcher Ali Sanchez grounded into a double play, but CF Brandon Nimmo came through with an RBI double.  In the bottom of the seventh inning (final inning in a doubleheader this season), McNeil led off and had an outstanding at-bat against Yankees closer LHP Aroldis Chapman and drew a walk and pinch-hitter Amed Rosario delivered one of the biggest hits of this year with a two-run walk off homer.

LHP David Peterson made his first start since August 13th after returning from the IL with shoulder soreness. Peterson started out well with two scoreless innings, but he lost command in the bottom of the third and walked three hitters including catcher Gary Sanchez with the based loaded and gave up three runs. He was able to recover and get LF Mike Taufman to ground into a double play to end the inning. Peterson then threw a scoreless top of the fourth and was taken out after the inning. His final line was 4 innings, 4 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks and 3 strikeouts. RHP Jeurys Familia followed with a scoreless top of the fifth inning. RHP Brad Brach came in next and threw a scoreless top of the sixth inning. RHP Jared Hughes threw a scoreless top of the seventh inning and picked up his first win.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon at Yankee Stadium at 1:05 p.m.

Game 31 ( Game 2 of doubleheader): Mets vs. Yankees Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. Michael Conforto-RF
3. J.D. Davis-3B
4. Dominic Smith-LF
5. Robinson Cano-2B
6. Pete Alonso-1B
7. Jeff McNeil-2B
8. Luis Guillorme-SS
9. Ali Sanchez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (3-1, 2.91 ERA) vs. RHP Jonathan Loaisiga (2-0, 2.77 ERA)

Mets vs. Yankees Game 30 Recap

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

The New York Mets defeated the New York Yankees 6-4 this afternoon in the first game of the doubleheader and improved their record to 14-16. The offense was held scoreless for the first four innings until the top of the fifth after LF Dom Smith scored on a wild pitch by Yankees starter LHP Jordan Montgomery.  In the top of the sixth, 3B J.D. Davis and RF Michael Conforto singled and then 1B Pete Alonso broke out of his slump with a three-run homer to tie the game. Three batters later, Smith hit a solo homer. CF Jake Marisnik followed with a solo homer, his first of the year.

RHP Michael Wacha struggled in the bottom of the first inning after he gave up a RBI double to RF Clint Frazier and based loaded walk to catcher Gary Sanchez. Wacha gave up a two-run homer to Frazier in the bottom of the second. He threw a scoreless bottom of the third and came out after the inning. His final line was 3 innings, four runs, six hits and one walk. RHP Walker Lockett came in next and threw two scoreless innings in the bottom of the fourth and fifth innings. Lockett picked up his first win. RHP Dellin Betances followed with a scoreless bottom of the sixth inning. RHP Edwin Diaz closed it out with a dominating bottom of the seventh inning striking out the side and picked up his second save of the year.

The Mets have another game later tonight against the Yankees at 8:40 p.m.

Mets Activate Jake Marisnik and Andres Giminez off IL

Mets Infielder Andres Giminez (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York activated infielder Andres Giminez and outfielder Jake Marisnik off the injured list before the first game of their doubleheader against the Yankees today. Marisnik is 1-4 in five games this year. Giminez is hitting .254 with two triples, six stolen bases along with excellent defense at shortstop, second base and third base. RHP Corey Oswalt was put on the injured list and outfielder Juan Lagares was designated for assignments as corresponding roster moves.

Game 30 (Game 1 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Yankees Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jeff McNeil-2B
2. J.D. Davis-3B
3. Michael Confoto-RF
4. Pete Alonso-1B
5. Robinson Cano-DH
6. Wilson Ramos-C
7. Dominic Smith-LF
8. Jake Marisnik-CF
9. Amed Rosario-SS

The pitching match-up is RHP Michael Wacha (1-2, 6.43 ERA) vs. (2-1, 4.66 ERA)

Mets and Marlins Walk Off Field After Moment of Silence for 42 Seconds

The New York Mets took the field at 7:10 p.m. tonight for their game against the Miami Marlins and then all players removed their hats for 42 seconds of silence. Then all of the players walked off the field.  Yesterday three MLB games and NBA playoff games were postponed as players from both sports came together to help promote racial justice.

Mets vs. Marlins Game 29 Recap

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

The New York Mets defeated the Miami Miami 5-4 tonight to snap their two-game losing streak and improved their record to 13-16. In the bottom of the first inning, RF Michael Conforto and 3B J.D. Davis singled with one out and then D.H. Robinson Cano drove in Conforto with an RBI single.  In the bottom of the third, Conforto hit a solo homer.  CF Brandon Nimmo homered to lead off the bottom of the fifth inning. Conforto with a single and stole second. Davis then reached first on a passed ball and then LF Dom Smith drove in Conforto with an RBI ground-out.  In the bottom of the eighth inning, Cano led off with a single and was then replaced by pinch runner Billy Hamilton. Hamilton went to second after 2B Jeff McNeil and then catcher Wilson Ramos broke out of his slump with an RBI single to right field.

RHP Jacob deGrom had another dominating performance allowing one run on two hits in 7 innings. deGrom gave up two walks and had 14 strikeouts.  He lowered his ERA to 1.80, but wound up with a no-decision. LHP Justin Wilson came in next in the top of the eighth inning and got into immediate trouble after he allowed singles to catcher Jorge Alfaro and 2B Jonathan Villar and then a single to CF Jon Berdi to load the bases. Wilson was taken out after recording one out and RHP Edwin Diaz had to come in. Diaz was able to get a strikeout, but then gave up a RBI single to DH Jesus Aguilar and walked CF Corey Dickerson to bring in another run. He had to come out of the game after that with a leg cramp after the based were loaded with a 2-1 count to 3B  Brian Anderson. RHP Brad Brach came in and walked Anderson to bring in the tying run, but was able to recover and keep the game tied. Brach struck out Alfaro to lead off the ninth and then caught a break after Villar walked, but was thrown out trying to steal second. He was able to get the last out and ended up throwing 1.1 scoreless innings and picked up his first win.

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

Game 29: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

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

The pitching match-up is RHP Jacob deGrom (2-0, 1.93 ERA) vs. RHP Elieser Hernandez (1-0, 2.29 ERA)

Mets vs. Marlins Game 28 Recap

RHP Seth Lugo (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets lost to Miami Marlins 3-0 last night in their second game of their doubleheader and dropped their record to 12-16. RHP Seth Lugo made his first start since 2018 and was outstanding throwing three scoreless innings. Lugo threw three scoreless innings with  five strikeouts and no hits. RHP Jared Hughes came in next and gave up a two-run double to 3B Brian Anderson in the bottom of the fourth inning.  LHP Chasen Shrieve had to come in and was able to throw 1.1 scoreless innings. RHP Jeurys Familia gave up a lead-off walk to CF Jon Berdi, who then stole second, third and home.

The offense was lifeless once again and didn't get their first hit until the bottom of the fifth.  They went 0-5 with runners in scoring position and left 8 men on base,

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

Game 28: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. J.D. Davis-3B
3. Michael Conforto-RF
4. Pete Alonso-1B
5. Dominic Smith-1B
6. Jeff McNeil-LF
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Luis Guillorme-2B
9. Ali Sanchez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Seth Lugo (1-3, 5.76 ERA) vs. RHP Trevor Rogers (0-2, 5.91 ERA)

Mets vs. Marlins Game 27 Recap

Mets LF Dom Smith (Credits to MetsMierziedOnline.com)

The New York lost to the Miami Marlins 4-0 in the first game of their seven inning doubleheader and dropped their record to 12-15. RHP Rick Porcello gave up four runs in three inning before being taken out due to a rain delay.  The offense did nothing against Marlins LHP Daniel Castano and were unable to score any runs. They went 0-10 with runners in scoring position.

Game 27 (Game 1 of Doubleheader) Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-up

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

The pitching match-up is RHP Rick Porcello (1-3, 5.76 ERA) vs. LHP Daniel Castano (0-2, 5.91 ERA)

Andres Giminez and Tomas Nido Placed on IL

Mets SS Andres Giminez (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets announced today that infielder Andres Giminez and catcher Tomas Nido were placed on the injured list for undisclosed reasons. Catcher Patrick Mazieka and centerfielder Juan Lagares were added to the 40-man and active rosters before the doubleheader against the Marlins today and catcher Ali Sanchez was added as the 29th man for today's doubleheader.

Subway Series Canceled This Weekend

Subway Series  (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

Major League Baseball announced today that the whole Subway Series this weekend with the Mets-Yankees at Citi Field has been postponed. The Mets's game last night in Miami was postponed after one player and one staff member tested positive for COVID-19. It is unknown who the player is. The Mets flew back to New York on Thursday night except for two people that tested positive and people who were in close contact with them. Mets players and team staff were tested after they arrived back in New York last night and tested again this morning. The Mets next game is on Tuesday against the Marlins at Citi Field. The Mets and Yankees both have an off day on Monday.

Tonight's Mets-Marlins Game Postponed after Two Members of Mets Organization Test Positive for COVID-19

Tonight's Mets-Marlins game has been postponed after one Mets players and Mets staff member tested positive for COVID-19. MLB also postponed the Mets-Yankees game tomorrow. It's unknown at this time which player tested positive. For now the Mets will stay in Miami and receive additional testing.

Game 27: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. J.D. Davis-3B
3. Michael Conforto-RF'
4. Pete Alonso-1B
5. Robinson Cano-DH
6. Wilson Ramos-C
7. Dominic Smith-LF
8. Amed Rosario-SS
9. Luis Guillorme-2B

The pitching match-up is RHP Seth Lugo (1-2, 2.61 ERA) vs. RHP Dan Castano (0-1, 4.35 ERA)

Seth Lugo to move to starting rotation

Mets RHP Seth Lugo (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas announced after the game tonight that RHP Seth Lugo has moved been to the starting rotation and will get the start tomorrow night at the Marlins. Lugo has done well in the bullpen, but has always wanted to start since he was called up in 2016. He profiles better as a starter since he has trouble pitching back-to-back games in the bullpen with his arm trouble. LHP Steven Matz is going to the bullpen after his struggles this year with an ERA of 9.00. Without Lugo in the bullpen, RHP Jared Hughes, RHP Brad Brach, and LHP Chasen Shrieve will all take on greater roles along with LHP Justin Wilson, RHP Jeurys Familia, RHP Dellin Betances and RHP Edwin Diaz which will help create a lot of depth late in games and give Rojas options to go to.

Mets vs. Marlins Game 26 Recap

Mets RHP Jacob deGrom (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 tonight for their third consecutive win and improved their record to 12-14. In the top of the second inning, 1B Pete Alonso hit a one-out single and 2B Luis Guillorme followed with a double. Catcher Wilson Ramos drove in Alonso with a sacrifice fly. The bats went quiet after that until the top of the seventh inning after LF Dom Smith led off the inning with a double and advanced to third base on a ground-out by DH Robinson Cano. Alonso was then walked intentionally to move runners to first and third to set up a double play possibility, but Guillorme came through with an RBI single. In the top of the eighth, RF Michael Conforto was hit by a pitch with one out and 3B J.D. Davis followed with a walk. Smith came up and hit an RBI double for his 10th double on the season, which leads the National League. In the top of the ninth inning, CF Brandon Nimmo singled with two outs and Conforto came through with a two-run homer.

RHP Jacob deGrom made his first start in 10 days after he missed his last start due to a stiff neck and was back to his dominant self. deGrom thew six scoreless innings allowing four hits with no walks and seven strikeouts. He wound up with a no decision, but lowered his ERA to 1.93. RHP Jeurys Familia came in next and got into immediate trouble after he walked catcher Francisco Cervilli to lead off the inning and two batters later, he gave up a single to 2B Logan Forsythe and was then pulled. LHP Justin Wilson came in and got 2B Jonathan Villar to ground out, but gave up a wild pitch to pinch hitter Monte Harrison, which brought home a run. Wilson came back to strike out Harrison to end the inning. RHP Dellin Betances followed next in the bottom of the eighth and gave up a lead-off single to 1B Jesus Aguilar and a single to DH Matt Joyce with one out. Betances loaded the bases with two outs after he walked Cervilli and hit SS Eddy Alvarez to bring in a run. RHP Edwin Diaz had to come in and walked Forsythe with the based loaded to bring in the tying run, but struck out pinch hitter Jonathan Villar to end the inning. Diaz came back out for the bottom of the ninth and struck out the side in a dominating fashion to pick up his first win of the season.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night at the Marlins at 6:10 p.m.

Game 26: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. Michael Conforto-RF
3. J.D. Davis-3B
4. Dominic Smith-LF
5. Robinson Cano-DH
6. Pete Alonso-1B
7. Luis Guillorme-2B
8. Wilson Ramos-C
9. Amed Rosario-SS

The pitching match-up is RHP Jacob deGrom (2-0, 2.45 ERA) vs. RHP Pablo Lopez (2-1, 2.25 ERA)

Mets vs. Marlins Game 25 Recap

Mets SS Amed Rosario (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 8-3 tonight for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 11-14. The offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until the top of the inning after CF Brandon Nimmo lead-off with a solo homer. LF J.D. Davis led off the top of the fourth inning with a solo homer. RF Michael Conforto followed with a walk and 1B Pete Alonso singled. LF Dom Smith then hit a ground rule double to bring in a run.  After scoreless innings in the top of the fifth and sixth innings, SS Amed Rosario came out of his slump with a solo homer with one out in the top of the seventh. In the top of the eighth inning with one out Confoto was hit by a pitch in the back and DH Robinson Cano doubled to put runners on second and third. Alonso was walked  intentionally to load the bases and Smith also walked to bring in a run. Rosario then came up with the based loaded and broke the game open with a two-run single. Two batters later, Nimmo hit an RBI single to bring home another run.

RHP Corey Oswalt made the start on the fly after LHP David Peterson was placed on the IL today with shoulder fatique. Oswalt started out well with three scoreless innings and mixed in all his pitches including his fastball and change-up. He ran into some trouble in the bottom of the fourth inning after he gave up a one-out double to LF Matt Joyce and then another double to 1B Jesus Aguilar to bring in a run. Brian Anderson followed with another RBI single, but Oswalt didn't allow any more runs that inning. He started the bottom of the fifth, but was taken out with one out and a runner on second. His final line was 4.1 innings, five hits, two runs, four strikeouts and no walks. LHP Justin Wilson came in next and retired the next two batters he faced to get out of the inning and came back out for the bottom of the sixth and struck out Aguilar and got DH Corey Dickerson to ground out and was taken out. Wilson picked up his first win of the season. RHP Jared Hughes got pinch hitter to line out to end the inning and Hughes stayed in for the bottom of the seventh and threw a scoreless inning. RHP Dellin Betances followed and threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth inning. RHP Edwin Diaz came on in the bottom of the ninth inning and gave up a double to catcher Francisco Cervilli and a single to Alvarez. Diaz then made a throwing error on a ground-ball back to the mound by Magnerius Sierra and then threw the ball into the stands. He came back to struck out CF Monte Harrison, SS Jonathan Villar, and Joyce to end the game.

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

David Peterson Goes on IL With Shoulder Fatigue

Mets LHP David Peterson (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

New York Mets LHP David Peterson was placed on the injured list (IL) today with shoulder fatigue. Peterson was supposed to make his start tonight against the Miami Marlins, but has been replaced by RHP Corey Oswalt. Oswalt made one appearance on July 26th in relief allowing five runs against the Atlanta Braves.  He made 12 starts in 2018  with a 4.72 ERA and 17 walks and 39 strikeouts.  RHP Drew Smith has been recalled to the active roster. To make room for Smith on the roster, RHP Franklyn Kilome has been optioned back to the alternative training site.

Game 25: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. Jeff McNeil-2B
3. J.D. Davis-3B
4. Michael Conforto-RF
5. Robinson Cano-DH
6. Pete Alonso-1B
7. Dominic Smith-LF
8. Amed Rosario-SS
9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Corey Oswalt  (0-0, 11.25 ERA) vs. RHP Humberto Meija (0-0, 3.86 ERA)

Mets vs. Marlins Game 24 Recap

Mets 2B Robinson Cano (Credits to Newday.com)

The New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins 11-4 tonight and improved their record to 10-14. In the top of the second inning, RF Michael Conforto led off with a double and then 2B Robinson Cano singled to advance Conforto to second and then 1B Pete Alonso walked to load the bases. LF Dom Smith then drove in the first two runs with a two-run double. Two batters later, SS Amed Rosario drove in Smith with an RBI double. In the top of third inning, 3B J.D. Davis led off and was hit by a pitch and after Conforto struck out, Cano delivered a two-run homer.  After a scoreless top of the fourth inning, 1B Pete Alonso led off in the top of the fifth and broke out of his slump with a solo homer. In the top of the sixth, CF Brandon Nimmo led off with a triple and then DH Jeff McNeil drove in Nimmo with a sacrifice fly. Davis followed with a walk and two batters later, Cano broke the game open with a three-run homer, his second homer of the night. Alonso followed with his second homer of the night and fifth overall on the season. In the top of the ninth, Rosario singled to  start off the inning and later advanced to second on a wild pitch. McNeil singled to advance Rosario to third base and Davis walked to load the bases. CF Billy Hamilton drove in a run on a sacrifice fly against Marlins infielder Logan Forsthye.

RHP Robert Gsellman made his second start of the season and gave up a RBI double to LF Matt Joyce in the bottom of the first inning. Gsellman got two outs in the bottom of the second, but was unable to finish the inning and gave up more baserunners and was taken out with two outs in the bottom of the second. LHP Chasen Shrieve had to come in to get the last out in the bottom of the second and threw scoreless innings in the bottom of the third and fourth innings. Shrieve threw 2.1 scoreless innings with 5 strikeouts. He picked up his first win. RHP Jeurys Familia gave up a solo homer to SS Jonathan Villar in the bottom of the fifth. RHP Brad Brach threw a scoreless bottom of the sixth. RHP Franklin Kilome came in next and worked his way out of trouble with multiple walks in the bottom of the seventh and eighth innings. Kilome gave up a walk, three singles and a double in the bottom of the ninth, but was able to get out of it and pick up a three inning save with four strikeouts.

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

Game 24: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

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

The pitching match-up is RHP Robert Gsellman (0-0, 9.00 ERA) vs. RHP Jordan Yamamota (0-0, 9.82 ERA)

Mets vs. Phillies Game 23 Recap

Mets RHP Rick Porcello (Credits to NorthJersey.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 this afternoon and were swept in their three-game series and dropped their record to 9-14. RHP Rick Porcello gave up three straight hits in the bottom of the first which brought home a run. Porcello settled down after that and threw a scoreless bottom of the second inning and another scoreless inning in the bottom of the third after CF Billy Hamilton threw out RF Bryce Harper trying to advance to third base. He threw two more scoreless innings after that in the bottom of the fourth and fifth innings. It all unraveled for Porcello in the bottom of the sixth after catcher J.T. Realmuto led off with a double and two batters later, 3B Alec Bohm also hit a double to bring in Realmuto. LF Andrew McCutchen then came up and hit a two-run homer and Porcello was taken out after the inning. His final line was 6 innings, 10 hits, 4 runs, 0 walks and 6 strikeouts. RHP Jared Hughes came in next in the bottom of the seventh and 2B Jean Segura reached second base in the bottom of the seventh after 3B J.D. Davis made a throwing error. Segura was taken out after he injured himself and former Met Neil Walker came into the game to pinch run and advanced to second base after catcher Wilson Ramos committed a passed ball. Hughes struck out 1B Rhys Hoskins and walked Harper intentionally and was able to get Realmuto to hit a ground ball to Davis, but Davis double clutched the throw, which allowed Realmuto to reach first. SS Didi Gregarious followed with a RBI single. RHP Seth Lugo threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth inning.

The offense didn't do much against former Met RHP Zack Wheeler and were hurt by some base-running mishaps such as in the top of the second inning after catcher Wilson Ramos hit a dribbler to Bohm at third base who threw it over to 1B Hoskins head, SS Andres Giminez tried to score all the way from first base and was thrown out at home trying to score from first. In the top of the third inning, 2B Luis Guillorme drew a leadoff walk and moved to second base on a sac bunt by CF Billy Hamilton. LF Brandon Nimmo and RF both then struck out to end the inning. 3B J.D. Davis singled to lead off the top of the fourth inning and 1B Dom Smith flew out. DH Robinson Cano singled to move Davis to second, but Giminez lined out. Catcher Wilson Ramos was hit by a pitch to load the bases and Guillorme continued his hot hitting with a two-run double, but Ramos was thrown out trying to advance to third base to end the inning. Cano doubled with two outs in the top of the seventh, but Giminez hit a ground-ball back to Wheeler to end the inning. Davis doubled with two outs in the top of the eighth, but Smith grounded out into the shift to end the inning. In the top of the ninth, they went down 1-2-3, but Jeff McNeil was able to pinch hit and lined out to right field for the last out.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night at the Miami Marlins at 7:10 p.m.

Mets Recall Franklin Kilome and DFA Brian Dozier

Mets RHP Franklin Kilome (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets recalled RHP Franklin Kilome today from the team's Alternative Training Site and placed him on the active roster. Kilome made one brief appearance earlier this year allowing two runs on two hits with five strikeouts in four innings against the Atlanta Braves. Infielder Brian Dozier was designated for assignment.

Game 23: Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-LF
2. Michael Conforto-RF
3. J.D. Davis-3B
4. Dominic Smith-1B
5. Robinson Cano-DH
6. Andres Giminez-SS
7. Wilson Ramos-C
8. Luis Guillorme-2B
9. Billy Hamilton-CF

The pitching match-up is RHP Rick Porcello (1-2, 5.68 ERA) vs. RHP Zack Wheeler (2-0, 2.89 ERA)

Mets vs. Phillies Game 22 Recap

Mets :LHP Steven Matz (Credits to NYPost.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 tonight for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 9-13. LHP Steven Matz started out pitching well until one run on a solo homer by 2B Jean Segura through the first four innings. However, it all unraveled for Matz in the bottom of the fifth after he gave up two singles and a walk to load the bases. He walked CF Andrew McCutchen with the based loaded to bring in a run and then gave up a bases clearing double to 1B Rhys Hoskins. Matz then allowed a RBI double to RF Bryce Harper and was then taken out in the bottom of the fifth with one out. His final line was 4.1 innings, 5 hits, 6 runs, 3 walks and 5 strikeouts. RHP Jeurys Familia had to come in to get the last two outs in the bottom of the fifth and stayed in for the bottom of the sixth and threw a scoreless inning. Familia threw 1.2 scoreless innings and allowed one out. RHP Brad Brach followed with a scoreless bottom of the seventh inning. RHP Dellin Betances threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth inning.

The offense struggled and didn't do much against Phillies ace RHP Aaron Nola and were held scoreless for the first eight innings. They managed six hits and were 0-3 with runners in scoring position and left four men on base. LF Dom Smith drove in the only two runs on a two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning. It is the fourth consecutive game Smith has homered.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon at the Phillies at 1:00 p.m.

Game 22: Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. Michael Conforto-RF
3. J.D. Davis-3B
4. Dominic Smith-LF
5. Pete Alonso-1B
6. Robinson Cano-DH
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Luis Guillorme-2B
9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Steven Matz (0-3, 8.20 ERA) vs. RHP Aaron Nola (1-1, 2.79 ERA)

Mets vs. Phillies Game 21 Recap

Mets RHP Walker Lockett (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 tonight and dropped their record to 9-12. RHP Walker Lockett got the start in place of RHP Jacob deGrom since deGrom was scratched due to a stiff neck. Lockett started out well with a scoreless bottom of the first inning, but gave up two runs in the bottom of the second on RBI singles by 3B Alec Bohm and CF Roman Quinn. He had scoreless innings in the bottom of the third and fourth innings, but it came apart for him in the bottom of the fifth inning after he gave up a double to 1B Rhys Hoskins, walked RF Bryce Harper and gave up a three-run homer to catcher J.T. Realmuto. Lockett stayed in for another inning after that and threw a scoreless bottom of the sixth and was taken out after that. His final line was 6 innings, 7 hits, 5 runs, 2 walks and 5 strikeouts. RHP Dellin Betances came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh inning. LHP Justin Wilson followed with a scoreless bottom of the eighth inning. In the bottom of the ninth, RHP Seth Lugo came on and gave up singles to Quinn and DH Andrew McCutchen to start the innung, then struck out Hoskins, but gave up a walk-off single to Harper.

In the top of the first inning, CF Brandon Nimmo led off with a walk and RF Michael Conforto singled to advanced Nimmo to third base. LF Dom Smith drove in Nimmo with an RBI ground-out. In the top of the second inning, 3B Andres Giminez singled with one out, stole second and advanced to third on a throwing error by Realmuto. 3B Luis Guillorme came through with an RBI single. In the top of the third inning, Smith and DH Robinson Cano hit back-to-back solo homer. After that the bats went quiet and several opportunities with runners on base including the top of the eighth inning, when Billy Hamilton pinch ran for Guilliorme after singled, then stole second, but was thrown out at third base after he made a reckless baserunning error when the ball rolled away from Phillies 2B Jean Segura.  They left 10 runners on base and went 2-16 with runners in scoring position. In the top of the ninth inning, Nimmo led off with a single and then Conforto walked, but 1B Pete Alonso and Smith struck out. Cano was able to deliver a single with two outs to score Nimmo and tie the game, but catcher Wilson Ramos grounded out to end the threat.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night at the Phillies at 6:05 p.m.

Mets Activate Robinson Cano from 10-Day IL

Mets 2B Robinson Cano (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets activated Robinson Cano from the 10-day IL today after he missed the last nine games with a groin strain. Cano was hitting well prior to the injury with a .283 batting average. RHP Drew Smith was optioned to the alternative training site.

Game 21: Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Michael Conforto-RF

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Dominic Smith-LF

5. Robinson Cano-DH

6. Wilson Ramos-C

7. Andres Giminez-3B

8. Luis Guillorme-2B

9. Amed Rosario-SS

The pitching match-up is RHP Walker Lockett (season debut) vs. RHP Spencer Howard (0-1, 7.71 ERA)

Jacob Degrom Scratched from Tonight's Start with Neck Stiffness

Mets RHP Jacob deGrom (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

New York Mets RHP Jacob deGrom won't make his start tonight in Philadelphia against the Phillies since he is dealing with a stiff neck. DeGrom felt discomfort in his neck in his last start on Sunday against the Miami Marlins and it continued to linger throughout the week and bothered him during a bullpen session yesterday. He had an MRI which didn't show any structural damage. deGrom could have pitched tonight, but decided to play it safe. RHP Walker Lockett make the start in place of deGrom. Lockett has been on the injured list (IL) with back stiffness since Opening Day.

Mets vs. Nationals Game 20 Recap

Mets catcher Tomas Nido (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 8-2 this afternoon and improved their record to 9-11 on the season. In the bottom of the second inning, DH Dom Smith drove in the first run of the game with a solo homer, his second consecutive game with a homer. In the bottom of the fourth, Smith doubled and then catcher Tomas Nido came up and delivered with a two-run homer. In the bottom of the fifth inning, RF Michael Conforto and 1B Pete Alonso singled, SS Andres Giminez walked to load the based and Nimo came up and broke the game open with a grand slam which brought his OPS (on base plus slugging) to 1,257. In the bottom of the eighth, centetfielder Billy Hamilton, Conforto and Alonso all hit singles which brought in Hamilion for his first run scored as a Met and also had his first hit as a Met today.

LHP David Peterson got off to a rocky start in the top of the first inning after he gave up a lead-off walk to SS Trea Turner and then CF Adam Eaton reached base after Nido made a throwing error to put runners on second and third. Peterson walked 2B Starlin Castro to load the bases, but came back to struck out Nationals star LF Juan Soto. He gave up a RBI ground-out to DH Howie Kendrick, but was helped out by his defense after LF Jeff McNeil robbed 1B Asdrubal Cabrera of an extra base hit after he made an amazing catch to preserve at least two runs, but also his banged his knee into the wall and had to carted off the field. Peterson settled in after that and retired nine of the next 10 batters he faced. He didn't allow his first hit until the top the fourth inning. Peterson showed off his slider which had a lot of break against the lefty hitters and also threw his fastball well at 93 mph and mixed it his curveball as well. He was taken out after the top of the fifth inning with 74 pitches since he felt soreness in his shoulder, but he said it was nothing to be concerned about. His final line was 5 innings, 1 hit, 1 run (0 earned), 2 walks and 3 strikeouts. He picked up his third win on the season and lowered his ERA to 2.91. RHP Jared Hughes came in next in the top of the sixth homer and gave up a solo homer to Soto, but didn't allow any more in the innings. Hughes stayed in for the top of the seventh and threw a scoreless inning. RHP Edwin Diaz followed in the top of the eighth and worked out a jam with two runners on base by striking out Kendrick and Cabrera to end the inning and struck out Cabrera with a 100 mph fastball. RHP Brad Brach came on in the top of the ninth and got the first two outs, but then gave up two hits and a walk to load the based, but retired Castro to end the game.

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

Jeff McNeil Day to Day with Bone Contusion

Mets LF Jeff McNeil (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

New York Mets LF Jeff McNeil was diagnosed with a bone contusion in his left knee according to Mets manager Luis Rojas after he made an incredible catch in today's game to save two runs with the bases loaded, bur also banged his knee hard against the wall. McNeil is considered day-to-day and will be reevaluated before tomorrow's series opener in Philadelphia.

Game 20: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. J.D. Davis-3B
3. Jeff McNeil-LF
4. Michael Conforto-RF
5. Pete Alonso-1B
6. Dominic Smith-DH
7. Andres Giminez-SS
8. Tomas Nido-C
9. Luis Guillorme-2B

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (2-1, 3.78 ERA) vs. RHP Austin Voth (0-1, 1.80 ERA)

Mete vs. Nationals Game 19 Recap

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

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 11-6 tonight and improved their record to 8-11 on the season. In the bottom of the first inning, the offense rallied after they fell behind 3-0 with a lead-off homer by CF Brandon Nimmo, and then two outs RF Michael Conforto was hit by a pitch. 1B Pete Alonso followed with a two-run double and then DH Dom Smith came through with an RBI double of his own to tie the game. SS rookie Andres Giminez's hot start continued with an RBI single, his first RBI with a runner in scoring position. After a scoreless bottom of the second inning, in the bottom of the third inning, Alonso and Smith both walked and catcher Wilson Ramos came through with an RBI single. In the bottom of the sixth inning, 2B Luis Guillorme led off with a walk and then Nimmo followed with a well executed bunt single down the left field line.  Later on in the inning, Conforto hit a two-run double and then Alonso broke the game open with a two-run homer and Smith followed with a solo homer. It was the first time the team has hit back-to-back homers this year. In the bottom of the eighth, Conforto singled and Alonso hit a ground-rule double. Smith drove in Conforto with a RBI ground-out.

RHP Robert Gsellman made his first start of the season after he was out with triceps tendinitis and first start since 2017. Gsellman got into immediate trouble in the top of the first inning after he gave up a lead-off double to SS Trea Turner and a walk to CF Adam Eaton. Two batters later, Gsellman gave up a three-run homer to LF Juan Soto. He threw a scoreless top of the second and was taken out after the inning after manager Luis Rojas said he would be on a limited pitch count. His final line was 2 innings, 4 hits, 3 runs, 0 walks and 1 strikeouts. LHP Chasen Shrieve followed with a scoreless top of the third inning. RHP Jeurys Familia came in next and threw two scoreless innings in the top of the fourth and fifth innings. Familia picked up his first win of the season. LHP Justin Wilson followed in the top of the sixth and gave up a solo homer to Soto, but then retired the next batters he faced. RHP Dellin Betances threw a scoreless top of the seventh inning and struck out the side. RHP Drew Smith gave up a one-out solo homer to 2B Starlin Castro in the top of the eighth, but didn't allow any more runs after that. RHP Brad Brach gave up a solo homer to catcher Kurt Suzuki with one out in the top of the ninth, but was able to get the next outs to end the game.

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

Game 19: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. J.D Davis-3B
3. Jeff McNeil-LF
4. Michael Conforto-RF
5. Pete Alonso-1B
6. Dominic Smith-DH
7. Andres Giminez-SS
8. Wilson Ramos-C
9. Luis Guillorme-2B

The pitching match-up is RHP Robert Gsellman (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. RHP Anibal Sanchez (0-2, 7.84 ERA)

Mets vs. Nationals Game 18 Recap

Mets RHP Rick Porcello (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 2-1 tonight for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 7-11. RHP Rick Porcello got off to a rocky start after he gave up a lead-off homer to SS Trea Turner in the top of the first inning.  In the top of the second inning, Porcello gave up singles to DH Howrie Kendrick and catcher Kurt Suzuki. He then gave up a RBI single to CF Victor Robles, but LF Dom Smith threw out Robles at third base to end the inning. Porcello settled down after that and threw four scoreless innings in the top of the third, fourth, fifth and sixth innings and was then taken out. His final line was 6 innings, 8 hits, 2 runs, 0 walks and 5 strikeouts. Porcello has looked much better in his last two starts and improved his control and command with no walks tonight. RHP Jared Hughes came in next and threw two scoreless innings in the top of the seventh and eighth inning. RHP Edwin Diaz followed and allowed a lead-off single to Kendrick to begin the top of the ninth, but then came back and struck out the side.

The offense was held scoreless against Nationals ace RHP Max Scherizer for the first three innings until the bottom of the fourth when rookie SS Andres Giminez  continued his torrid start to his young career with a triple and then 2B Luis Guilorme drove him in with a sacrifice fly. The bats went quiet after that and weren't able to capitalize with men on base, which has been a recurring theme all season long. They went 0-4 with runners in scoring position and left seven men on base.

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

Mets Reinstate Walker Lockett and Brad Brach

Mets RHP Walker Lockett (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets announced today that they are reinstating RHP Walker Lockett and RHP Brad Brach were reinstated from the injured list. RHP Paul Sewald and catcher Ali Sanchez were sent down to the alternative training site in Brooklyn. Brach will help add another to the bullpen. Lockett could be a spot starter tomorrow since they need a starter to replace RHP Marcus Stroman or fill in as a long man.

Game 18: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-LF
2. Jeff McNeil-DH
3. J.D. Davis-3B
4. Michael Conforto-RF
5. Dominic Smith-1B
6. Wilson Ramos-C
7. Andres Giminez-SS
8. Luis Guillorme-2B
9. Billy Hamilton-CF

The pitching match-up is RHP Rick Porcello (1-1, 6.92 ERA) vs. RHP Max Scherizer (0-1, 3.29 ERA)

Mets vs. Nationals Game 17 Recap

Mets LHP Steven Matz (Credits to NYDailyNews.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 16-4 tonight and dropped their record to 7-10. LHP Steven Matz started out well with a scoreless top of the first inning, but gave up a solo homer to former Met 1B Asdrubal Cabrera in the second inning. In the top of the third inning, it started to unravel for Matz after he gave a single to catcher Yan Gomes and then two batters later, a two-run homer to SS Trea Turner. He then struck out 2B Starlin Castro, but Castro made it to first after Matz threw a wild pitch. LF Juan Soto then broke the game open with a two-run homer. He threw a scoreless top of the fourth inning, but gave up two doubles and a single in the top of the fifth to bring in another run and was taken out. His final line was  8 hits, 8 runs, 8 earned runs, 0 walks and 5 strikeouts in 4.1 innings. RHP Paul Sewald cane in next with the based loaded and gave up 6 runs in the inning including a RBI single to 2B Howie Kendrick, a RBI double to Cabrera and singles to 3B Carter Kielboom and Gomes. Seawald then gave up a hit to CF Victor Robles and two walks before being taken out. LHP Chasen Shrieve came with the based loaded and gave up two more runs on a based loaded walk to Gomes and RBI single to Robles, but didn't allow any more runs in the top of the sixth. Schrieve stayed in for the top of the seventh and gave up a double  to RF Michael A. Taylor and a two-run homer to Cabrera.
RHP Drew Smith followed and threw a scoreless top of the eighth inning.
Infielder Luis Guillorme made a relief appearance in the top of the ninth and threw a scoreless inning.

The offense was held scoreless for the first five innings until the bottom of the sixth after 3B J.D. Davis walked and LF Jeff McNeil singled. Davis would later score on a throwing error by Nationals starter LHP Patrick Corbin. McNeil came around to score on an RBI single by RF Michael Conforto. In the bottom of the eighth, Davis was hit by a pitcher and McNeil and 1B Pete Alonso both singled to bring in Davis. CF Brandon Nimmo drove in the final run of the game with a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth.

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

Game 17: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Amed Rosario-SS
2. J.D. Davis-3B
3. Jeff McNeil-LF
4. Pete Alonso-1B
5. Michael Conforto-RF
6. Wilson Ramos-C
7. Brandon Nimmo-CF
8. Brian Dozier-DH
9. Andres Giminez-DH

The pitching match-up is LHP Steven Matz (0-2, 5.65 ERA) vs. LHP Patrick Corbin (1-0, 3.00 ERA)

Marcus Stroman Opts Out of 2020 season

New York Mets RHP Marcus Stroman (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

New York Mets RHP Marcus Stroman announced today he is opting out of the remainder of the 2020 season. Stroman is currently on the injured list (IL) while he is recovering from a calf tear and said that recent COVID-19 outbreaks in the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals were important factors in his decision to opt out. He will be a free agent after this season. Stroman had a 3.77 ERA in his 11 starts as a Met after he was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays on July 28th. Now that he has opted out and RHP Michael Wacha recently went on the IL, it leaves a gaping hole in the Mets rotation. LHP David Peterson will take on a larger role and someone else will be moved to the rotation to fill Stroman's spot and it remains to be seen who that will be.

Mets vs. Marlins Game 16 Recap

Mets RHP Jacob deGrom (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins 4-2 this afternoon to take two out of three games in the series and improved their record to 7-9.  The offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until the bottom of the third after rookie 2B Andres Giminez continued his hot start with a lead-off single and then stole second, his third stolen base of the year. Catcher Tomas Nido and centefielder Brandon Nimmo followed with walks to load the bases. LF Jeff McNeil drove in the first run of the game with an RBI ground-out. 1B Pete Alonso struck out, but RF Michael Conforto came through with a bloop single to RF to score Nido. In the bottom of the fourth inning, Giminez hit a double, the first of his big league career and came around to score on a RBI single by Nimmo. In the bottom of the sixth, Giminez lead off with his third hit  of the day on a well executed drag bunt down the first-base line. Nido then singled and Nimmo was hit by a pitch to load the bases once again for McNeil. McNeil hit a shallow fly ball to centerfield, but it was deep enough to score Giminez.

RHP Jacob deGrom wasn't at his best  and struggled with  his command due to a blister on his  right middle finger, but still found a way to go five innings only allowing a two-run homer to 1B Jesus Aguilar in the top of the fifth. deGrom has shown that he can battle through not having his best stuff and be able to get hitters out.  It's one of the reasons why he is arguably the best pitcher in baseball. His final line was 5 innings, 7 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks and 6 strikeouts. He picked up his second win of the year.
RHP Jared Hughes came in next and was able to work around  a single by 2B Eddie Alvarez and struck out DH Jonathan Villar to end the inning.
RHP Dellin Betances gave up a lead-off walk to SS Jon Berdi, but then got CF Corey Dickerson to fly out and then got Aguilar to ground into a 5-4-3 double play to end the inning in the top of the seventh.
RHP Edwin Diaz stuck out 3B Brian Anderson and RF Matt Joyce to start the top of the eighth inning, but then gave up a single to catcher Ryan Lavarnway and a double to Alvarez. Diaz was able to rebound and get out of the inning after he struck out CF Monte Harrison to end the inning.
RHP Seth Lugo came in the top of the ninth and struck out Villar and walked Berdi, but was able to get Dickerson to ground into a double play to end the game. Lugo picked up his third save of the year.

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

Michael Wacha Placed on IL with Right Shoulder Inflammation

Mets RHP Michael Wacha (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

New York Mets RHP Michael Wacha was placed on the injured list (IL) today with right shoulder inflammation. Catcher Ali Sanchez was recalled from the Alternative Training Site to replace Wacha's spot on the roster. Wacha missed a month in 2016 with same injury. His next turn in the rotation was on Wednesday night against the Nationals. His replacement hasn't been announced yet, but it could be RHP Corey Oswalt or RHP Franklyn Kilome. Wacha did well in his first start against the Red Sox allowing one run in five innings. In his last two starts, he's allowed nine runs in five innings. Hopefully Wacha won't be out too long since he will needed to fill that 4th starter spot in the starting rotation.

Game 16: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. Jeff McNeil-LF
3. Pete Alonso-1B
4. Michael Conforto-RF
5. J.D. Davis-3B
6. Dominic Smith-DH
7. Amed Rosario-SS
8. Andres Giminez-2B
9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Jacob deGrom (1-0, 2.12 ERA) vs. RHP Pablo Lopez (1-0, 0.00 ERA)

Mets vs. Marlins Game 15 Recap

Mets 3B J.D. Davis (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 8-4 tonight and improved their record to 6-9. RF Michael Conforto drove in the first two runs with a two-run homer in the bottom of the second inning. 1B Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer of his own in the bottom of the third inning. 3B J.D. Davis drove in a run in the bottom of the fifth inning with a sacrifice fly. Davis later broke the game open in the bottom of the seventh with a three-run homer.

LHP David Peterson made his third career start and got off to a tough start after he gave up a RBI single to 3B Brian Anderson in the top of the first inning. Peterson settled down nicely after that even though he didn't have his best command and relied mostly on his slider and change-up allowing  only one more run in the top of the fifth inning on a solo homer by DH Logan Forsythe. He showed that he can get hitters out and not get rattled. His final line was 5 innings, 4 hits, 2 runs, 3 walks and 3 strikeouts. Peterson picked up the second win of his career. RHP Jeurys Familia came in next and was taken out with two outs in the top of the sixth inning after he walked three batters which loaded the bases. RHP Drew Smith came in next and gave up a two-run single to CF Monte Harrison and both runs were charged to Familia. Smith was able to get out of the inning after he struck out SS Jonathan Villar. RHP Robert Gsellman followed and made his first appearance since he was activated from the IL and had a nice inning with two strikeouts. RHP Seth Lugo came in next and threw a scoreless top of the eighth inning. LHP Justin Wilson closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth inning.

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

Game 15: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Amed Rosario-SS
2. Jeff McNeil-LF
3. J.D. Davis-3B
4. Pete Alonso-1B
5. Michael Conforto-RF
6. Wilson Ramos-C
7. Dominic Smith-1B
8. Brian Dozier-2B
9. Billy Hamilton-CF

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (1-1, 3.86 ERA) vs. LHP Daniel Castano (MLB debut)

Mets vs. Marlins Game 14 Recap

Mets RHP Michael Wacha (Credits to NYDailyNews.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins 4-3 tonight and dropped their record to 5-9. RHP Michael Wacha started out well striking out the side in the top of the first inning, but ran into trouble in the top of the second inning after he gave up a one-out walk to 3B Brian Anderson, an infield single to RF Matt Joyce and a three-run homer to catcher Francisco Cervilli. Two batters later, Wacha gave up a walk to CF Magnerius Sierra and then an RBI double to Jonathan Villar. He settled down after that with scoreless innings in the top of the third, fourth and fifth innings and was then taken out. His final line was 5 innings, 6 hits, 4 runs, 2 walks and 9 strikeouts. LHP Chasen Shrieve came in next and had a strong performance throwing 2.1 scoreless innings with 5 strikeouts and 1 walk. RHP Jared Hughes had to come in and get the last two outs in the top of the eighth inning. RHP Edwin Diaz followed in the top of the ninth and had another sharp outing with a 1-2-3 inning and two strikeouts.

1B Dominic Smith drove in the first run of the game with a solo homer in the bottom of the second inning. After that the offense went quiet against Marlins rookie starter RHP Humberto Meija until the bottom of the eighth inning. In the bottom of the eighth, SS Amed Rosario led off with a double and pinch-hitter Brian Dozier walked. Two batters later, 1B Pete Alonso hit an opposite single to load the bases and RF Michael Conforto hit a ground-ball to Anderson, but he threw the ball away trying to get the force out at home, which allowed the run to score. 3B J,D. Davis followed with an RBI single to make it a 4-3 game with one out and the based loaded, but Dom Smith hit a shallow fly ball and catcher Wilson Ramos grounded out to end the threat. In the bottom of the ninth, they went down in order 1-2-3 and never had another baserunner.

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

Game 14: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

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

The pitching match-up is RHP Michael Wacha (1-1, 6.00 ERA) vs. RHP Humberto Meija (MLB debut)