Mets Lose To Braves 5-2 After Offense Struggles

 

Mets RHP Jacob deGrom (Photo Credits to Erik S. Lesser-Shutersto)

The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 5-2 tonight at SunTruist Park in the first game of an important three game series and dropped their record to 98-59.

RHP Jacob deGrom started out well with a scoreless bottom of the first, but struggled in the bottom of the second after he gave up back-to-back homers to 3B Austin Riley and 1B Matt Olson.

deGrom was able to settle down after that with scoreless innings in the bottom of the third, fourth and fifth, but gave up another solo homer in the bottom of the sixth this time from SS Dansby Swanson and was taken out after the inning. 

His final line was six innings, five hits, three runs, 0 walks and 11 strikeouts.

deGrom has given up six homers in his last four starts and his ERA went up to 3.08.

RHP Tylor Megill came in next in the bottom of the seventh and gave up a lead-off single to Olson and a double to the following hitter catcher Travis d'Arnaud.

Later in the inning, Megill gave up a sacrifice fly to LF Eddie Rosario and then a RBI single to 2B Orlando Arcia.

LHP Joely Rodriguez threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

In the top of the second, RB Jeff McNeil and 3B Eduardo Escobar singled to start the inning.

Two batters later, 2B Luis Guillorme hit a RBI single.

The bats did not do much after that until the top of the eighth when catcher Tomas Nido hit a solo homer.

In the top of the ninth, DH Francisco Alvarez came up against star closer RHP Kenley Jensen with the based loaded and one out, but struck out.

RF Tyler Naquin also struck out for the last out of the game.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Saturday, October 1 at the Braves at 7:20 p.m.

Game 157: Mets vs. Braves Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Pete Alonso-1B

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Mark Canha-LF

5. Jeff McNeil-RF

6. Eduardo Escobar-3B

7. Francisco Alvarez-DH

8. Luis Guillorme-2B

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Jacob deGrom (5-3, 2.93 ERA) vs. LHP Max Fried (13-7, 2.50 ERA)

Mets Call Up Top Prospect Francisco Alvarez

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (Photo Credits to Richard Nelson)

 The New York Mets announced last night that they are calling up top prospect catcher Francisco Alvarez for the biggest series of the year at the Atlanta Braves.

Alvarez is ranked as the #1 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline.

He will be getting at-bats as a designated hitter against left handed pitching and the Mets are scheduled to face Braves LHP Max Fried on Friday night.

Alvarez started the year at Double-A Binghamton and dominated with 19 homers and an average of .277.

He has struggled since being promoted to Triple-A Syracuse with an average of .234, but in September he has started to heat up with an 1,079 OPS and reached base in his last 12 games.

Alvarez is the third Met top prospect to be called up this year along with Brett Baty and Mark Vientos.

He is not on the 40-man roster and there will need to be a corresponding roster move to active Alavrez on the roster.

Mets Rally To Beat Marlins 5-4 In Extras Powered By Escobar

Mets 3B Eduardo Escobar (Photo Credits to Robert Sabo-NY Post)

 The New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 5-4 tonight in 10 innings at Citi Field to improve their record to 98-58 and now have a one game lead over the Atlanta Braves for first place in the National League East.

The offense did not do much for the first six innings against LHP Jesus Luzardo until the bottom of the seventh after 2B Jeff McNeil led off with a single and 3B Eduardo Escobar followed with a two-run homer.

In the bottom of the eighth, CF Brandon Nimmo and 1B Pete Alonso walked to start the inning and after SS Francisco Lindor flew out, LF Mark Canha then walked to load the bases.

2B Jeff McNeil then popped out, but Escobar followed and came through once again with a two-run single to tie the game. 

In the bottom of the ninth, catcher Tomas Nido doubled and Nimmo walked with one out, but then Alonso struck out and Lindor popped out to second to end the inning.

In the bottom of the tenth with Lindor on second as the automatic runner, Canha lined out to right field to start the inning and then McNeil was intentionally walked.

Escobar came up next and capped off his spectacular night at the plate with a walk-off single to bring in Lindor for his fifth RBI of the game.

RHP Taijuan Walker started out well with three scoreless innings, but ran into trouble in the top of the fourth after he gave up a leadoff double to 2B Charles Leblanc and after retiring the next two hitters, he gave up a two-run homer to CF Bryan De La Cruz.

Walker worked his way out of a based loaded jam in the top of the fifth, but struggled once again in the top of the sixth after he gave up a lead-off walk to DH Nick Fortes and then gave up a double to De La Cruz and was taken out.

RHP Seth Lugo came in next and gave up a sacrifice fly to LF JJ Bleday.

Lugo stayed in for the top of the seventh and retired the first two hitters he faced, but then walked LeBlac and gave up a two-out RBI double to RF Brian Anderson.

RHP  Adam Ottavino followed and threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Edwin Diaz came on in the top of the ninth and had a dominating performance striking out the side.

RHP Drew Smith came in next in the top of the tenth with SS Jon Berti on second as the automatic runner and had a fantastic performance retiring the next three hitters he faced with two outs.

Smith picked up his third win and lowered his ERA to 3.45.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return to action on Friday, September 30th at the Atlanta Braves in the first game of their biggest series of the year beginning at 7:20 p.m.

Game 156: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Pete Alonso-1B

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Mark Canha-LF

5. Jeff McNeil-RF

6. Eduardo Escobar-3B

7. Mark Vientos-DH

8. Luis Guillorme-2B

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Taijuan Walker (12-5, 3.53 ERA) vs. LHP Jesus Luzardo (3-7, 3.57 ERA)

Mets Lose To Marlins 6-4 After Carlos Carrasco Struggles

Mets RHP Carlos Carrasco (Photo Credits to Frank Franklin II-AP)

The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins 6-4 tonight at Citi Field and dropped their record to 97-58.

RHP Carlos Carrasco got into immediate trouble in the top of the first after he hit SS Miguel Rojas with one out and then gave up singles to RF Brian Anderson and DH Garrett Cooper to load the bases.

Carrasco then gave up a sacrifice fly to CF Bryan De La Cruz and later in the inning threw a wild pitch to bring in the second run of the inning.

Carrasco did not allow any more runs in the inning and worked out of a based loaded jam in the top of the second inning.

He ran into trouble once again in the top of the third after he gave up a one-out double to De La Cruz and a two-run homer to the following hitter to LF JJ Bleday and was taken out after the inning.

His final line was three innings, six hits, four runs, one walk and two strikeouts.

RHP Trevor Williams came in next and had a scoreless top of the fourth, but struggled in the top of the fifth.

Williams gave up a lead-off double to Anderson and then hit Cooper.

Two batters later Williams gave up a single to Bleday to load the bases and then allowed a two-run single to catcher Jacob Stallings and was taken out after the inning.

His final line was two innings, three hits, two runs and two strikeouts.

LHP David Peterson followed with two scoreless innings in the top of the sixth and seventh.

RHP Tylor Megill came in next and threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Edwin Diaz came on in the top of the ninth and had another dominating outing striking out three.

The offense did not much for the first three innings against RHP Pablo Lopez, but came alive in the bottom of the fourth after CF Brandon Nimmo and SS Francisco Lindor singled and two batters later, 1B Pete Alonso came through with a three-run homer for his 40th homer of the year and 131 RBI.

Alonso is the first Met to have multiple 40 homer seasons.

In the bottom of the eighth, 2B Jeff McNeil singled with two outs and then in a bizarre twist, reliever LHP Richard Bleier committed three balks which allowed McNeil to advance three bases and come around to score.

The bats did not do much all night and went 1-2 with runners in scoring position leaving five runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, September 28th at home against the Marlins at 7:10 p.m.

 

Game 155: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Mark Canha-LF

7. Eduardo Escobar-3B

8. Tyler Naquin-RF

9. James McCann-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Carlos Carrasco (15-6, 3.79 ERA) vs. RHP Pablo Lopez (9-10, 3.88 ERA)

Mets Rout A's 13-4 After Alonso Sets Mets RBI Record

Mets DH Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to Darren Yamashita- USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Oakland Athletics 13-4 this afternoon at RingCentral Coliseum to take two out of three games in the series and improved their record to 97-57.

After a scoreless top of the first, DH Pete Alonso led off the top of the second with an infield single and two batters later, 3B Eduardo Escobar singled to advance Alonso to third.

DH Darin Run then flew out, but then RF Tyler Naquin came through with a RBI single to bring in the first run of the game.

In the top of the third, CF Brandon Nimmo led off with a walk and two batters later, SS Francisco Lindor singled.

Later in the inning, 2B Jeff McNeil walked to load the bases and then 3B Eduardo Escobar came up and delivered a two-run single.

In the top of the fourth, Nimmo singled with two outs and advanced to second on an error by LF Tony Kemp.

LF Mark Canha followed with an infield single and then Lindor crushed a two-run double.

Alonso came up next and broke the game open with a towering two-run homer to left field for his 124th and 125th RBI of the season,

 This helped set a new Met single season RBI record previously held by David Wright and Mike Piazza.

The bats did not do much for the next three innings until the top of the eighth after catcher Tomas Nido led off with a single and then Nimmo followed with a single.

LF Mark Canha followed with a single to load the bases and then Lindor reached on an infield hit to bring in Nido.

Alonso came up next with the bases loaded and capped off his stellar day at the plate with a towering based clearing three-run double off the wall.

2B Jeff McNeil followed with an infield hit and then 3B Eduardo Escobar grounded into a double play to bring in the fifth run of the inning.

In the top of the ninth, Naquin led off with a double and then Nido followed with a double.

SS Luis Guillorme then hit a RBI ground-out.

RHP Max Scherzer cruised through the first three innings, and had a brief hiccup in the bottom of the fourth after he gave up a lead-off homer to 1B Seth Brown.

Scherzer settled down after that and had another outstanding start allowing one run on four hits in seven innings.

He gave up one walk with seven strikeouts.

He picked up his 11th win and lowered his ERA to 2.13.

RHP Adam Ottavino followed with a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

RHP Drew Smith threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

RHP Seth Lugo came on in the bottom of the ninth and gave up a three-run homer to RF Conner Capel, but was able to get the last three outs and close out the game.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return to action on Tuesday, September 27th back at home at Citi Field against the Miami Marlins at 7:10 p.m.

Game 154: Mets vs. Athletics Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Mark Canha-LF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-DH

5. Jeff McNeil-2B

6. Eduardo Escobar-3B

7. Darin Ruf-1B

8. Tyler Naquin-RF

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Max Scherzer (10-4, 2.15 ERA) vs. LHP JP Sears (6-2, 3.58 ERA)

Mets Crushed By Athletics 10-4 After DeGrom Struggles

Mets RHP Jacob deGrom (Photo Credits to Tony Avelar-AP)

 The New York Mets lost to the Oakland Athletics 10-4 this afternoon at RingCentral Coliseum and dropped their record to 96-57.

RHP Jacob deGrom got into immediate trouble in the bottom of the first after he gave up a one-out single to 3B Vimael Machin and then walked DH Sean Murphy and CF Seth Brown to load the bases.

deGrom then gave up a two-run double to 1B Dermis Garcia and a RBI groundout to the next hitter RF Connor Capel.

Degrom then allowed a RBI double to catcher Shea Langliers for the fourth run in the inning.

It was the first time in his career that deGrom has allowed four runs in the first inning.

He also lost his major league record streak of 40 consecutive starts allowing no more than three runs.

DeGrom was able to recover briefly with a scoreless bottom of the second inning, but in the bottom of the third he gave up a solo homer to Brown.

DeGrom had a scoreless bottom of the fourth and was taken out after the inning.

His final line was four innings, six hits, five runs, four walks and five strikeouts.

RHP Trevor Williams came in next in the bottom of the fifth and gave up a solo homer to Capel.

LHP Joely Rodriguez followed in the bottom of the sixth and gave a RBI single to Brown.

RHP Tylor Megill had to come in to get the last out of the bottom of the sixth.

RHP Adam Ottavino came on in the bottom of the seventh and gave up a RBI single to SS Nick Allen.

RHP Trevor May came on in the bottom of the eighth and gave up a two-run single to Capel.

The offense got off to a fast start in the top of the first after 2B Jeff McNeil led off with a single and then LF Mark Canha followed with a single which allowed McNeil to advance to third.

SS Francisco Lindor then hit a sacrifice fly for his 100th RBI of the season. It is the first time in his career that he has achieved that milestone.

It is also the first time since 2008 that two different Mets have recorded 100 RBI.

1B Pete Alonso followed with a two-run homer for his 38th homer of the year and 123 RBI which is one shy of the franchise record set by Mike Piazza and David Wright.

In the top of the second, DH Mark Vientos hit a solo homer for the first homer of his career after he picked up two hits on Friday night.

The offense did not do much after that for the rest of game and struggled with men on base,

They went 0-4 with runners in scoring position and left six men on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, September 25 at the Athletics at 4:07 p.m.

Game 153: Mets vs. Athletics Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup:

1.  Jeff McNeil-LF

2. Mark Canha-CF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Eduardo Escobar-3B

6. Darin Ruf-RF

7. Luis Guillorme-2B

8. Mark Vientos-DH

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Jacob deGrom (5-2, 2.32 ERA) vs. LHP Ken Waldichuk (0-2, 7.13 ERA)

Mets Beat A's 9-2 Led By Bassitt and Escobar

Mets RHP Chris Bassitt (Photo Credits to Thearon W. Henderson-Getty Images)

 The New York Mets beat the Oakland Athletics 9-2 tonight at RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland, CA and improved their record to 96-66.

After a scoreless top of the first, 1B Pete Alonso and DH Darin Run singled to begin the top of the second inning.

Two batters, later, 2B Jeff McNeil singled to load the bases.

DH Mark Vientos followed with a RBI single.

Catcher James McCann struck out, but then CF Brandon Nimmo came up and capped off the inning with a two-run single.

The bats did not do much in the next two innings, but came alive once again in the top of the fifth.

CF Brandon Nimmo led off with a single and LF Mark Canha followed with a double.

SS Francisco Lindor flew out, and then Alonso was intentionally walked to load the bases.

Ruf followed with a fly out and then 3B Eduardo Escobar came up and broke the game open with his first career grand slam.

McNeil followed with a single and then Vientos hit a RBI double for his second RBI of the game.

In the top of the seventh, Ruf was hit by a pitch with one out and two batters later, McNeil hit a RBI double.

RHP Chris Bassitt cruised through the first six innings, but ran into some trouble in the bottom of the seventh after he gave up a lead-off double to catcher Sean Murphy and a RBI single to the following hitter CF Seth Brown.

Bassitt stayed in for the bottom of the eighth and gave up a solo homer to 1B Dermis Garcia and was taken out after the inning.

His final line was eight innings, six hits, two runs, one walk and two strikeouts.

He picked up his 15th win.

RHP Drew Smith closed it out with a scoreless bottom of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, September 24th at the Oakland Athletics at 4:07 p.m.

Game 152: Mets vs. Athletics Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Mark Canha-LF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Darin Ruf-RF

6. Eduardo Escobar-3B

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Mark Vientos-DH

9. James McCann-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Chris Bassitt (14-8, 3.32 ERA) vs. Cole Irvin (9-11, 3.79 ERA)

Mets Shutout By Brewers 6-0 And Lose Nimmo To Injury

Mets LF Jeff McNeil (Photo Credits to AP)

 The New York Mets lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 6-0 this afternoon at American Family Field and dropped their record to 95-56.

RHP Taijuan Walker cruised through the first five innings, but in the bottom of the sixth, he gave up a solo homer to SS Willy Adames.

Walker did not allow any more runs in the sixth, but ran into trouble in the bottom of the seventh.

He gave up a lead-off walk to 3B Jace Peterson and gave up doubles to catcher Victor Caratini and a RBI double to LF Tyrone Taylor and was taken out.

LHP David Peterson came in next and retired the next two hitters he faced and then walked Adames to load the bases and was taken out.

RHP Drew Smith followed and gave up a grand slam to pinch-hitter Mike Brosseur on a hanging slider on a 0-2 pitch.

RHP Tylor Megill appeared next in the bottom of the eighth and threw a scoreless inning.

In the top of the first, CF Brandon Nimmo led off with an infield hit and stole second, but never advanced off second base.

In the top of the first, Nimmo left the game with quad tightness after running in for a fly ball.

In the top of the second, CF Mark Canha was hit by a pitch for the 23th time this year a new Met single season record, but did not advance off first.

In the top of the fifth, Canha was hit by a pitch again and Lindor followed with a double, but then LF Jeff McNeil grounded out and struggled running to first.

The offense did not do much for the rest of the game and went 0-5 with runners in scoring position and left nine runners on base.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return to action on Friday, September 23th at the Oakland Athletics at 9:40 p.m.

Game 151: Mets vs. Brewers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-LF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Tyler Naquin-RF

7. Eduardo Escobar-3B

8. Luis Guillorme-2B

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching matchup is RHP Taijuan Walker (12-4, 3.42 ERA) vs. RHP Adrian Houser (6-9, 4.85 ERA)

Mets Rally To Beat Brewers 7-5 Led By Lindor and Alonso

SS Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to AP)

 The New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-5 tonight at American Family Feud for their sixth consecutive win and improved their record to 95-55.

The offense did not do much for the first five innings, but finally came alive in the top of the sixth.

LF Mark Canha was hit by a pitch with one out and then SS Francisco Lindor followed with a single.

1B Pete Alonso then hit a three-run homer for his 37th homer of the year. 

Alonso has hit three-run homers in back-to-back games.

In the top of the seventh, pinch-hitter Darrin Ruf walked with one out and then catcher James McCann and CF Brandon Nimmo followed with walks to load the bases.

Canha then struck out, but then Lindor came up and delivered a grand slam that was crushed deep into the left field bleachers.

RHP Carlos Carrasco had a rough outing allowing three runs on five hits in four innings.

He gave up two walks and four strikeouts.

RHP Trevor Williams came in next and gave up a run in 1.1 innings. 

LHP Joely Rodriguez followed with a scoreless inning. He picked up his second win.

RHP Trevor May appeared next and picked up two keys outs to end the bottom of the seventh.

RHP Adam Ottavino gave a run in the bottom of the eighth and got the first two outs in the inning.

RHP Edwin Diaz came in next for a four-out save and had a dominating performance striking out three out of the four hitters he faced.

Diaz picked up his 31th save of the year.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, September 21, at the Brewers at 2:10 p.m.

Game 150: Mets vs. Brewers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Mark Canha-LF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Eduardo Escobar-3B

6. Jeff McNeil-RF

7. Mark Vientos-DH

8. Luis Guillorme-2B

9. James McCann-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Carlos Carrasco (15-6, 3.70 ERA) vs. LHP Aaron Ashby (2-10, 4.58 ERA)

Mets Beat Brewers 7-2 To Clinch Playoff Berth Led By Scherzer

Mets RHP Max Scherzer (Photo Credits to USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 tonight at American Family Field for their fifth consecutive win and improved their record to 94-55 and clinched their first trip to the playoffs since 2016.

The offense did not do much for the first three innings against RHP Corbin Burnes, but came alive in the top of the fourth after SS Francisco Lindor and 2B Jeff McNeil singled with out out. 

1B Pete Alonso came up next and crushed a three-run homer for his 36th homer of the year and 118 RBI.

In the top of the sixth, CF Brandon Nimmo led off with a triple and Lindor followed with a RBI triple.

Three batters later, DH Daniel Vogelbach hit a RBI double to score Lindor.

After a scoreless top of the seventh, Alonso led off with a walk and then stole second.

Three batters later, RF Tyler Naquin drove in Alonso with a RBI single and reached second on a throwing error by CF Garrett Mitchell.

3B Eduardo Escobar followed with an intentional walk and then catcher Tomas Nido capped out the scoring in the run with a RBI single.

RHP Max Scherzer had a dominating performance with six perfect innings retiring all 18 hitters he faced with nine strikeouts on 68 pitches (47 strikes).

He was in complete command all night with his fastball, change-up, curveball and slider.

Scherzer showed one of he is one of the best pitchers in the game and why he was brought here in the offseason. 

He picked up his 10th win and lowered his ERA to 2.15.

Scherzer also achieved a personal milestone with his 200th career win.

RHP Tylor Megill came in next in the bottom of the seventh in his first appearance since coming off the 60-day injured list with a shoulder injury.

Megill was rusty in his first time out after a long layoff and he gave up a lead-off double to LF Christian Yelich and two batters later, a two-run homer to 1B Rowdy Tellez.

Megill was able to settle down after that and retired the next two hitters he faced to end the inning.

RHP Seth Lugo followed with a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

RHP Adam Ottavino closed it out with a scoreless bottom of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, September 20 at the Brewers at 7:40 p.m.

Game 149: Mets vs. Brewers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Mark Canha-LF

7. Tyler Naquin-RF

8. Eduardo Escobar-3B

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Max Scherzer (9-4, 2.26 ERA) vs. RHP Corbin Burnes (10-7, 2.97 ERA)

Mets Sweep Pirates 7-3 With Four Run Eighth Inning

Mets CF Brandon Nimmo (Photo Credits to Gregory Fisher-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 this afternoon to sweep their four-game series and improved their record to 93-55.

The offense got on the board immediately in the bottom of the first after CF Brandon Nimmo led off with an infield hit and then advanced to second on a throwing error by 2B Rodolfo Castro.

Two batters later, RF Jeff McNeil came through with a RBI single.

In the bottom of the second, 2B Luis Guillorme led off with a single and then catcher Tomas Nido and Nimmo singled to load the bases.

SS Francisco Lindor followed with a strikeout, but then McNeil drew a based loaded walk to bring in his second RBI of the game and 1B Pete Alonso followed with a RBI ground-out to bring in second run of the inning.

The bats did not much for the next four innings, but came alive again in the bottom of the eighth.

Nido led off with a single and was taken out for pinch-runner Terrence Gore.

Gore took advantage of his electric speed right away stealing second and then took third on a throwing error.

Nimmo followed with a go-ahead RBI single.

Two batters later, McNeil walked and then Alonso also walked to load the bases.

DH Daniel Vogelbach came up next and broke the game open with a two-run single.

Later in the inning, 3B Eduardo Escobar drove in a run on a RBI ground-out.

RHP Jacob deGrom dominated through the first five innings with 13 strikeouts, but ran into trouble in the top of the sixth.

deGrom gave up singles to 1B Zack Collins and catcher Jason Delay and then a three-run homer to SS Oneil Cruz and was taken out.

His final line was five innings, four hits, three runs, 0 walks and 13 strikeouts.

deGrom set a Major League record for 40 consecutive starts allowing three runs or less.

RHP Seth Lugo came in next and threw a scoreless top of the sixth.

LHP Joely Rodriguez followed with two dominating innings in the top of the seventh and eighth with five strikeouts.

Rodriguez picked up his first win on the season.

RHP Trevor May closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday, September 19 at the Milwaukee Brewers at 7:40 p.m.

 

Game 148: Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-RF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Mark Canha-LF

7. Eduardo Escobar-3B

8. Luis Guillorme-2B

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Jacob deGrom (5-2, 2.01 ERA) vs. RHP Johan Oviedo (3-2, 3.34 ERA)

Mets Beat Pirates 5-1 Led By Escobar and Bassitt

Mets 3B Eduardo Escobar (Photo Credits to John Jones-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 tonight at Citi Field for their third consecutive win and improved their record to 92-55.

After a scoreless bottom of the first, 1B Pete Alonso doubled to lead off the bottom of the second and three batters later, DH Daniel Vogelbach walked.

3B Eduardo Escobar came up next and continued his torrid September with a three-run homer.

Escobar has hit six homers in his last 15 games and hitting nearly .400 in September.

The bats did not do much for the next three innings, but in the bottom of the sixth, RF Tyler Naquin led off with a single and then two batters later, DH Mark Vientos walked.

Escobar followed with a walk to load the bases and then CF Brandon Nimmo came up next and drew a walk to bring in another run.

In the bottom of the eighth, Escobar led off with a single and two batters later, Nimmo drew another walk 

Later in the inning, catcher James McCann was hit by a pitch to load the bases and then 1B Pete Alonso drew a based loaded walk of his own to bring in another run.

RHP Chris Bassitt had another stellar start with six scoreless innings. 

He gave up three hits and two walks with eight strikeouts to set a career-high in strikeouts with 163,

Bassitt has completed six innings or more in 22 out of 28 starts.

He picked up his 14th win and lowered his ERA to 3.32.

LHP David Peterson followed and dominated in the top of the seventh and eighth innings retiring the first six hitters he faced with three strikeouts.

Peterson came back out for the top of the ninth and gave up a lead-off homer to 2B Rodolfo Castro.

Peterson retired the next hitter he faced and was then taken out.

RHP Adam Ottavino came in next and retired the next two hitters he faced to close it out.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, September 18 at home against the Pirates at 1:40 p.m.

Game 147: Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Tyler Naquin-RF

6. Mark Canha-LF

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Eduardo Escobar-3B

9. James McCann-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Chris Bassitt (13-8, 3.44 ERA) vs. RHP Bryse Wilson (3-8, 6.03 ERA)

Mets Beat Pirates 4-3 Led By Stellar Outing From Walker

Mets RF Jeff McNeil (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 91-55.

The offense started off slow in the first two innings, but in the bottom of the third 3B Eduardo Escobar walked with one out and then catcher Tomas Nido followed with a RBI single.

In the bottom of the fourth, DH Daniel Vogelbach hit a solo homer.

After a scoreless bottom of the fifth, CF Brandon Nimmo led off the bottom of the sixth with an infield hit and then stole second.

SS Francisco Lindor followed with a single and then also second to advance Nimmo to third.

Two batters later, 1B Pete Alonso hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Nimmo.

In the bottom of the seventh, Escobar led off with a double and then Nido reached on an error by SS Oneil Cruz.

Nimmo followed with a RBI single.

RHP Taijuan Walker started out well with four scoreless innings, but in the top of the fifth 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes reached on an error by Escobar and then gave up back-to-back singles to DH Cal Michell and 1B Mitchell Chavis which brought home a run.

Walker was able to settle down with scoreless innings in the top of the sixth and seventh, but ran into trouble in the top of the eighth after he gave up a single to catcher Tyler Heineman and then gave up a two-run homer to Cruz and was taken out.

His final line was 7.1 innings, five hits, three runs, 0 walks and five strikeouts.

He picked up his 12th win and lowered his ERA to 3.42.

RHP Edwin Diaz came in next and closed it out with a five out save and two strikeouts to pick up his 30th save and lowered his ERA to 1.43.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Saturday, September 17 at home against the Pirates at 7:10 p.m.

Game 146: Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-RF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Mark Canha-LF

7. Luis Guillorme-2B

8. Eduardo Escobar-3B

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Taijuan Walker (11-4, 3.48 ERA) vs. RHP Mitch Keller (5-10, 4.01 ERA)

Mets Beat Pirates 7-1 Led By Carrasco and Offense

Mets RHP Carlos Carrasco (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 tonight at Citi Field to snap their three-game losing streak and improved their record to 90-55.

The offense got on the board early in the bottom of the first after 2B Jeff McNeil and 1B Pete Alonso and then DH Daniel Vogelbach followed with a two-run double.

In the bottom of the third, CF Brandon Nimmo led off with a walk and then SS Francisco Lindor followed with a two-run homer. 

It was Lindor's 24th homer of the year which set a Met record for most homers in a season by a shortstop and was also his 93th and 94th RBI of the season which is his career high.

McNeil then doubled and Alonso followed with a single.

Vogelbach came up next and drove in McNeil with a RBI single for his third RBI of the game.

In the bottom of the fourth, Nimmo led off with another walk and then advanced to second on a wild pitch.

Two batters later, Alonso was intentionally walked and then DH Mark Vientos followed with a RBI single for his first Major League hit and RBI of his career.

In the bottom of the eighth, RF Tyler Naquin led off with a walk and then catcher James McCann and Nimmo walked to load the bases.

Three batters later, Alonso was hit by a pitch which brought home a run.

RHP Carlos Carraso had a terrific outing allowing one run on four hits in six innings.

He gave up two walks with a season-high 11 strikeouts.

Carrasco has allowed three runs or fewer in a career-high 11 straight games.

He picked up his 15th win.

RHP Seth Lugo followed with a dominating top of the seventh striking out the side.

LHP Joely Rodriguez closed it out with two scoreless innings in the top of the eighth and ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday, September 16 at home against the Pirates at 7:10 p.m.

 

Game 145: Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-RF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Luis Guillorme-2B

7. Eduardo Escobar-3B

8. Tyler Naquin-LF

9. James McCann-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Carlos Carrasco (14-6, 3.80 ERA) vs. RHP JT Brubaker (3-11, 4.36 ERA)

Mets Swept By Cubs 6-3 After David Peterson Implodes In First

Mets LHP David Peterson (Photo Credits to Adam Hunger-AP)

 The New York Mets lost to the Chicago Cubs 6-3 tonight at Citi Field to get swept in their three-game series and dropped their record to 89-55.

LHP David Peterson got into immediate trouble in the top of the first after he walked the first three hitters faced.

Two batters later, Peterson gave up a two-run double to catcher Yan Gomes and another two-run double to the following hitter 1B P.J. Higgins and was then taken out.

RHP Trevor Williams came in next and gave up a RBI single to CF Michael Hermosillo and another RBI single to the following hitter LF Nelson Valazquez.

Peterson's final line was 0.1 innings, two hits, five runs, three walks and one strikeouts.

Williams allowed one run on four hits in 4.1 innings. He gave up one walk with eight strikeouts.

He did a fine job of preserving the bullpen and eating up some innings.

RHP Tommy Hunter followed with 1.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Trevor May threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

LHP Alex Claudio came in next and threw 1.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Mychal Givens had to come in to get the last two outs in the top of the ninth.

The offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until catcher Tomas Nido hit a scoreless homer in the bottom of the third.

In the bottom of the fifth, 3B Eduardo Escobar and RF Darin Ruf singled to start the inning and two batters later, CF Brandon Nimmo reached on an error which allowed Escobar to score.

The bats did not do much the rest of the game outside of a solo homer by 1B Pete Alonso in the bottom of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Thursday, September 15 at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:20 p.m.

Game 144: Mets vs. Cubs Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Mark Canha-LF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Mark Vientos-DH

6. Jeff McNeil-2B

7. Eduardo Escobar-3B

8. Darin Ruf-RF

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (7-4, 3.47 ERA) vs. LHP Drew Smyly (6-8, 3.57 ERA) 

Mets Lose to Cubs 4-1 After Offense Continues To Struggle

Mets RHP Jacob deGrom (Photo Credits to Vincent Carchietta-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Chicago Cubs 4-1 tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 89-54.

RHP Jacob deGrom started out well with a scoreless top of the first, but gave up a solo homer to LF Ian Happ in the top of the second.

deGrom had a scoreless top of the third, but ran into trouble in the top of the fourth. 

 He gave up singles to DH Franmil Reyes and Happ to start the inning and then pinch-hitter Michael Hermosillo hit  a sacrifice bunt and reached on an error by catcher James McCann which loaded the bases.

deGrom then gave up a sacrifice fly to catcher Yan Gomes and then 3B Patrick Wisdom hit a sacrifice bunt which allowed another run to score.

deGrom settled down after that with scoreless innings in the top of the fifth and sixth and was then taken out.

His final line was six innings, four hits, three runs, 0 walks and 10 strikeouts.

It was his 39th straight start allowing three runs or less which ties the major league record set by White Sox pitcher Jim Scott in 1913-1914.

He also has had 56 starts of at least 10 strikeouts, which is four shy of tying Tom Seaver's franchise record.

RHP Seth Lugo followed and gave up a solo homer to 2B David Bote in the top of the seventh.

RHP Adam Ottavino threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Edwin Diaz threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

The bats did not do much outside of a solo homer by 1B Pete Alonso in the bottom of the ninth. 

They managed four hits and have scored a combined three runs in the last two games against one of the top 10 worst pitching staffs in the league.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday September 14th at home against the Cubs at 7:10 p.m.

Game 143: Mets vs. Cubs Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-RF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Mark Canha-LF

7. Eduardo Escobar-3B

8. Luis Guillorme-2B

9.  James McCann-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Jacob deGrom (5-1, 1.66 ERA) vs. RHP Adrian Sampson (1-5, 3.76 ERA)

Mets Lose To Cubs 5-2 After Bats and Bassitt Struggle

Mets RHP Chris Bassitt (Photo Credits to Frank Franklin II-AP)

 The New York Mets lost to the Chicago Cubs tonight at Citi Field to snap their two-game winning streak and dropped their record to 89-53.

RHP Chris Bassitt had a scoreless top of the first, but in the top of the second, he gave up a solo homer to CF Rafael Ortega.

Bassitt ran into more trouble in the top of the third after he gave up a lead-off walk to 1B Alfonso Rivas and two batters later, a two-run homer to 2B Zach McKinstry.

Bassitt had another difficult inning in the top of the fourth after he gave up a lead-off walk to LF Ian Happ and then 1B Pete Alonso made an error on a pickoff attempt which allowed Happ to advance to second.

Later in the inning, Bassitt gave up a RBI single to Rivas and was then taken out.

His final line was 3.2 innings, five hits, five runs, two walks and two strikeouts.

RHP Tommy Hunter followed with 1.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Trevor May threw a scoreless top of the sixth.

RHP Mychal Givens threw two scoreless innings in the top of the seventh and eighth innings.

LHP Joely Rodriguez threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

In the bottom of the first, LF Mark Canha struck out with the based loaded and two outs.

After scoreless innings in the bottom of the second and third, in the bottom of the fourth, Canha and 3B Eduardo Escobar singled and two batters later, catcher James McCann drove in McCann with a RBI single.

In the bottom of the sixth, Escobar tripled with two outs, but then RF Tyler Naquin struck out to end the inning.

In the bottom of the eighth, 2B Jeff McNeil and 1B Pete Alonso singled to start the inning and then DH Daniel Vogelbach walked to load the bases with no out.

Canha came up next and struck out and then Escobar hit a shallow fly ball to center that was not deep enough to score McNeil.

Pinch-hitter Darin Ruf came up next to hit for Naquin and then flew out to right to end the inning.

SS Francisco Lindor added a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth.

The bats struggled all night with men on base going for 1-9 with runners in scoring position and leaving 10 runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, September 13 at home against the Cubs at 7:10 p.m.

Game 142: Mets vs. Cubs Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Mark Canha-LF

7. Eduardo Escobar-3B

8. Tyler Naquin-RF

9. James McCann-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Chris Bassitt (13-7, 3.24 ERA) vs. RHP Javier Assad (0-1, 2.93 ERA)

Mets Beat Marlins 9-3 Led By Offense and Taijuan Walker

Mets RHP Taijuan Walker (Photo Credits to Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 9-3 this afternoon at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida to take two out of three games in the series and improved their record to 89-52.

After a scoreless top of the first, 2B Jeff McNeil singled with one out in the top of the second and then stole second and advanced to third on a wild pitch.

Two batters later, catcher Tomas Nido walked and then CF Brandon Nimmo hit a three-run homer.

In the top of the third, SS Francisco Lindor led off with a hit by pitch and three batters later, 3B Eduardo Escobar walked.

McNeil followed with a RBI single.

In the top of the fourth, Nido led off with a single and then Nimmo followed with a walk.

Two batters later, Lindor singled to load the bases and then 1B Pete Alonso grounded into a fielder's choice which brought home a run. 

In the top of the fifth,  Escobar led off with a single and then McNeil followed with a walk.

Two batters later, Nido broke the game open with a two-run double.

The offense did not do much in the top of the sixth, seventh and eighth innings, but in the top of the ninth, Escobar and Nido hit solo homers.

RHP Taijuan Walker had a stellar outing allowing one run on five hits in seven innings. 

He gave up no walks with 10 strikeouts.

He picked up his 11th win and lowered his ERA to 3.48.

RHP Seth Lugo came in next and gave up a two-run homer to RF Brian Anderson, his second homer of the day.

RHP Adam Ottavino closed it out with a scoreless bottom of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday September 12 back at home at Citi Field against the Chicago Cubs at 7:10 p.m.
 

Game 141: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Mark Canha-LF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Darin Ruf-RF

6. Eduardo Escobar-3B

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Mark Vientos-DH

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Taijuan Walker (10-4, 3.60 ERA) vs. LHP Jesus Luzardo (3-6, 3.36 ERA)

Mets Rout Marlins 11-3 After Offense Breaks Out With 16 Hits

Mets SS Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to Jason Vinlove-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 11-3 tonight at LoanDepot Park and improved their record to 88-52.

The bats wasted a based loaded scoring opportunity in the top of the first, but broke through in the top of the third after SS Francisco Lindor doubled with one out and then 2B Jeff McNeil followed with a RBI single.

In the top of the fourth, LF Mark Canha led off with a walk and then DH Daniel Vogelbach followed with a single.

3B Eduardo Escobar then hit a RBI double and catcher James McCann followed with a RBI single.

CF Brandon Nimmo came up next and walked and Lindor followed with a RBI single.

McNeil then drove in McCann with a sacrifice fly and two batters later RF Tyler Naquin walked.

Canha came up next with the based loaded and broke the game open with a grand slam to cap off an eight run inning. 

In the top of the fifth, Lindor came through with a RBI single.

After a scoreless top of the sixth, Escobar came up in the top of the seventh and continued his torrid stretch with a solo homer.

LHP Carlos Carrasco had a terrific start allowing one run on four hits in six innings.

He did not give up any walks and had six strikeouts.

Carrasco was in complete command from the beginning and at one point retired 11 hitters in a row.

He looked a lot better than in his previous start coming off the IL 

Carrasco picked up his 14th win which is the first time he has reached that milestone since 2018.

RHP Bryce Montes de Oca followed and gave up a run on three hits in the bottom of the seventh.

RHP Trevor Williams came in next in the bottom of the eighth and gave up a run on a wild pitch.

LHP Alex Claudio closed it out with a scoreless inning in the bottom of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, September 11 at the Marlins at 1:40 p.m.

Starling Marte Goes On Il With Fractured Finger

Mets RF Starling Marte (Photo Credits to John Jones-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets announced prior to today's game that RF Starling Marte has been placed on the injured list with a fractured right middle finger.

Marte was hit by a pitch and has been dealing with a displaced fracture on the finger he was hit on.

His IL stint began last Tuesday, so he will able to return  in exactly one week.

The Mets called up prospect Mark Vientos after putting Marte on the IL.
 

Mets Call Up Top Prospect Mark Vientos

Mets DH Mark Vientos (Photo Credits to Herm Card)

The New York Mets announced today that they are called up No. 7 overall prospect infielder/DH Mark Vientos from Triple-A Syracuse.

Vientos has been hitting well all year in Triple-A with a .280 batting average, 24 homers and 72 RBI with 16 doubles, one triple and 44 walks.

He has developed this year into a power threat who can hit anywhere in the lineup.

Vientos has not done nearly as well as defense and his glove is the weakest part of his game.

He lost his third base job in Triple-A and his defensive struggles played a large role into delaying his arrival to the Majors.

Vientos will fill in at DH and hopefully provide power from that spot since Darin Ruf and Daniel Vogelbach are struggling.

He will give the starting lineup another big bat threat and bring a much needed boost to a team that has been struggling to score runs.

 

Game 140: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Tyler Naquin-RF

6. Mark Canha-LF

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Eduardo Escobar-3B

9. James McCann-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Carlos Carrasco (13-6, 3.91 ERA) vs. RHP Pablo Lopez (8-9, 3.66 ERA)

Mets Lose To Marlins 6-3 And Waste Scoring Opportunities

Mets LHP David Peterson (Photo Credits to Eric Espada-Getty Images)

 The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins 6-3 tonight at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 87-52.

LHP David Peterson got off to a tough start in the bottom of the first after he gave up a one-out single to RF Brian Anderson and then a two-run homer to the following hitter 1B Garrett Cooper.

Peterson settled down with scoreless innings in the bottom of the second and third, but ran into trouble in the bottom of the fourth after he gave up a lead-off single to catcher Nick Fortes and then a RBI double to the following hitter SS Miguel Rojas.

Peterson walked CF Bryan De La Cruz with two outs in the bottom of the fourth and was then taken out.

His final line was 3.2 innings, five hits, three runs, two walks and seven strikeouts.

RHP Tommy Hunter followed to get the last out in the bottom of the fourth.

Hunter came back out for the bottom of the fifth and gave up a one-out double to Cooper and two batters later a RBI double to Fortes.

RHP Mychal Givens came in next and threw two scoreless innings in the bottom of the sixth and seventh.

LHP Joely Rodriguez came in next in the bottom of the eighth and gave up a lead-off infield hit to Fortes and two batters later a two-run homer to 2B Charles Leblanc.

After scoreless innings in the top of the first and second, catcher Tomas Nido doubled with one out in the top of the third and then CF Brandon Nimmo followed with a RBI single.

SS Francisco Lindor then singled, but 2B Jeff McNeil grounded into a double play to end the inning.

After a scoreless top of the fifth, CF Brandon Nimmo walked to lead off the top of the sixth and three batters later, 1B Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer.

RF Tyler Naquin followed with a walk, but then LF Mark Canha fouled out to end the inning.

In the top of the seventh,  3B Eduardo Ecscobar and Nimmo singled with one out, but SS Francisco Lindor grounded into a double play to end the inning.

The bats went down weakly in the last couple of innings.

They were 1-3 with runners in scoring position (RISP) and left six runners on base.

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

Game 139: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Tyler Naquin-RF

6. Mark Canha-LF

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Eduardo Escobar-3B

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (7-3, 3.23 ERA) vs. RHP Edward Cabrera (4-2, 2.39 ERA)

Mets Sweep Doubleheader 10-0 Against Pirates

Mets SS Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to Wendell Cruz-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-0 tonight at PNC Park to sweep the doubleheader  and improved their record to 87-51.

After a scoreless top of the first, LF Mark Canha walked with one out and then two batters later, 3B Eduardo Escobar singled.

Catcher James McCann followed with a walk to load the bases and then CF Brandon Nimmo walked to bring in a run.

Escobar then scored on a wild pitch by RHP Johan Oviedo and then 1B Pete Alonso walked.

SS Francisco Lindor came up next and delivered a two-run double.

In the top of the fourth, McCann led off with a walk and then two batters later, Alonso singled.

Lindor followed with a RBI double, his third RBI of the game and then 2B Jeff McNeil came up next and broke the game open with a two-run single.

After scoreless innings in the top of the fifth and sixth, Canha led off the top of the seventh with a double and then RF Tyler Naquin followed with a RBI double.

Naquin advanced to third on a wild pitch and then Escobar came through with a RBI single.

In the top of the eighth, McNeil led off with a double and then DH Daniel Vogelbach followed with a RBI single.

RHP Jacob deGrom had another dominating performance with seven scoreless innings allowing three hits and one walk. 

He picked up his fifth win and lowered his ERA to 1.66.

RHP Adam Ottavino followed with a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

LHP Alex Claudio closed it out with a scoreless bottom of the ninth.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Friday, September 9th at the Miami Marlins at 6:40 p.m.

 

Game 138 (Game 2 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Pete Alonso-1B

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Jeff McNeil-2B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Mark Canha-LF

7. Tyler Naquin-RF

8. Eduardo Escobar-3B

9. James McCann-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Jacob deGrom (4-1, 1.98 ERA) vs. RHP Johan Oviedo (2-1, 2.86 ERA)

Mets Beat Pirates 5-1 Led By Stellar Start From Chris Bassitt

Mets RHP Chris Bassitt (Photo Credits to AP)

 The New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 this afternoon at PNC Park in the first game of a doubleheader to snap their three-game losing steak and improved their record  to 86-51.

The offense got on the board early in the top of the first after CF Brandon Nimmo led off with an infield single and then 1B Pete Alonso followed with a RBI double.

Two batters later, 2B Jeff McNeil came through with a RBI single.

The bats held scoreless for the first three innings, but came alive in the top of the fourth after DH Daniel Vogelbach led off with a single and then LF Mark Canha was hit by a pitch.

RF Tyler Naquin came up next and broke the game open with a three-run homer.

3B Eduardo Escobar followed with a solo homer, his 15th homer of the year.

RHP Chris Bassitt had an excellent start allowing one run on five hits in seven innings.

He gave up one walk with 10 strikeouts.

It was his second time this year reaching double-digit strikeouts and also set a career-high in quality starts with 17.

RHP Seth Lugo closed it out with two scoreless innings in the bottom of the eighth and ninth innings.

The Mets have another game tonight against the Pirates at 6:35 p.m.

Game 137 (Game 1 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Pete Alonso-1B

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Jeff McNeil-2B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Mark Canha-LF

7. Tyler Naquin-RF

8. Eduardo Escobar-3B

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Chris Bassitt (12-7, 3.32 ERA) vs. RHP Duane Underwood Jr., (1-5, 4.60 ERA)

Max Scherzer Goes on IL With IL With Left Side Fatigue

Mets RHP Max Scherzer (Photo Credits to Getty Images)

 The New York Mets announced this morning that they have placed RHP Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list  (IL) after he left his last start on Saturday with fatigue in his left side.

Scherzer had also strained his left oblique muscle earlier in the season which kept him out for nearly two months.

The team is hoping that Scherzer will be able to return after a short stint on the IL.

Mets Crushed By Pirates 8-2 After Taijuan Walker Struggles

Mets LF Mark Canha (Photo Credits to Charles LeClaire-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 tonight at PNC Park in Pittsburgh for their third consecutive loss and dropped their record to 85-51.

RHP Taijuan Walker started out well with a scoreless bottom of the first, but ran into trouble in the bottom of the second after he gave up back-to-back singles to 2B Kevin Newman and LF Jack Suwinski and then a sacrifice fly to 1B Michael Chavis.

Walker's struggles continued in the bottom of the third after he walked CF Bryan Reynolds and then gave up a two-run homer to DH Rodolfo Castro.

Walker had a scoreless bottom of the fourth and in the bottom of the fifth, he gave up a one-out double to SS Oneil Cruz and then a RBI single to Reynolds and was taken out after the inning.

His final line was five innings, six hits, four runs, two walks and three strikeouts.

RHP Mychael Givens followed with a scoreless bottom of the sixth.

RHP Bryce Montes de Oca came in next in the bottom of the seventh and gave up two runs on a wild pitch and a RBI single to catcher Jason Delay.

RHP Tommy Hunter appeared in the bottom of the eighth and gave up a two-run homer to Cruz.

The offense did not do much until the top of the seventh after catcher James McCann singled with two outs and then CF Brandon Nimmo followed with a two-run homer.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, September 7 in the first game of a doubleheader beginning at 12:35 p.m.

Game 136: Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Starting Marte-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Jeff McNeil-2B

6. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

7. Mark Canha-LF

8. Eduardo Escobar-3B

9. James McCann-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Taijuan Walker (10-3, 3.45 ERA) vs. RHP Mitch Keller (4-10, 4.43 ERA)

Mets-Pirates game postponed

 Today's Mets-Pirates game at PNC Park has been postponed due to rain throughout the day.

The game will be made up on Wednesday, September 7 as part of a split doubleheader.

The first game will begin at 12:35 p.m. and the second game will begin at 6:35 p.m.

Mets Lose To Nationals 7--1 Due to Poor Defense and Offense

Mets RHP Carlos Carrasco (Photo Credits to Wendell Cruz-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 7-1 this afternoon at Citi Field to lose two out of three games in the series and dropped their record to 85-50.

RHP Carlos Carrasco got off to a tough beginning in the top of the first after he gave up a lead-off double to RF Lane Thomas and then a RBI single to the following hitter 2B Luis Garcia.

After a scoreless top of the second, Carrasco gave up a one-out and then was let down by his defense after 2B Jeff McNeil botched what should have been a double play. 

Carrasco then gave up a single to 1B Joey Meneses and two batters later, a two-run single to catcher Keibert Ruiz.

Carrasco walked the following hitter LF Cesar Hernandez and then gave up a two-run single to 3B Ildemaro Vargas and was taken out,

His final line was 2.2 innings, six hits, five runs (one earned run), two walks and two strikeouts.

RHP Trevor Williams came in next and got the last out in the top of third and threw a scoreless top of the fourth.

Williams stayed in for the top of the fifth and gave up a two-run homer to Hernandez.

Williams threw scoreless innings in the top of the sixth and seventh and was taken out after the inning.

His final line was 4.1 innings, five hits, two runs, two walks and three strikeouts.

RHP Tommy Hunter followed with two scoreless innings in the top of the eighth and ninth.

After a scoreless bottom of the first, 1B Pete Alonso walked to lead off the bottom of the second and then DH Daniel Vogelbach followed with a single which helped advance Alonso to third.

McNeil then hit a sacrifice fly to score Alonso.

The bats did not much after that and managed six hits going 0-2 with runners in scoring position leaving six runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Monday, September 5 at the Pittsburgh Pirates at 12:35 p.m.

 

Game 135: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Startling Marte-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Jeff McNeil-2B

7. Mark Canha-LF

8. Eduardo Escobar-3B

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Carlos Carrasco (13-5, 3.92 ERA) vs. RHP Erick Fedde (5-9, 5.29 ERA)

Mets Lose To Nationals 7-1 After Offense Struggles

Mets RHP Max Scherzer (Photo Credits to Wendell Cruz-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 7-1 tonight at Citi Field to snap their three-game winning streak and dropped their record to 85-49.

RHP Max Scherzer got off to a tough start in the top of the first after he gave up a solo homer to 2B Luis Garcia.

Scherzer settled down after that with a scoreless top of the second and was helped out by his defense in the top of the third after SS Francisco Lindor and 2B Jeff McNeil turned a fine double play to end the inning.

Scherzer cruised through the top of the fourth and fifth innings and then came out after the top of the fifth due to fatigue on his left side.

His final line was fine innings, three hits, one run, one walk and five strikeouts,

RHP Tommy Hunter followed with a scoreless top of the sixth.

LHP Joely Rodriguez came in next and threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

RHP Adam Ottavino came on in the top of the eighth and gave up a solo homer to CF Lane Thomas,

RHP Adonis Medina followed in the top of the ninth and had a difficult outing allowing five runs and only recorded one out.

RHP Bryce Montes de Oca came in to make his ML debut and gave up a hit and walk, but also had his first ML strikeout with a 100 mph sinker.

The offense did not do much outside of a solo homer by 3B Eduardo Escobar in the bottom of the third.

They were 0-2 with runners in scoring position and left five runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday September 4 against the Nationals at 1:40 p.m.

 

Max Scherzer Leaves Game With Left Side Fatigue

Mets RHP Max Scherzer (Katie Straitman-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets announced that RHP Max Scherzer left tonight's start against the Washington Nationals after five innings with a fatigued left side. 

His final line was five innings, three hits, one run, one walk and five strikeouts.

Manager Buck Showalter said after the game that he is hopeful that Scherzer will make his next start as scheduled. 

Trevor May Placed On IL

Mets RHP Trevor May (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets have placed RHP Trevor May on the injured list without any further information.

RHP Bryce Montes de Oca from Triple-A Syracuse.

Oca has a 3.90 ERA in Triple-A as well as a 3.12 ERA in 14 games with Double-A Binghamton. 

He also has a combined 72 strikeouts and 35 walks between both leagues.

Game 134: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-DH

5. Mark Canha-LF

6. Darin Ruf-1B

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Eduardo Escobar-3B

9. James McCann-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Max Scherzer (9-4, 2.27 ERA) vs. LHP Patrick Corbin (5-17,  6.56 ERA)

Mets Beat Nationals 7-3 Behind Four Run Sixth Inning

Mets 3B Eduardo Escobar (Photo Credits to Gregory Fisher-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 tonight at Citi Field for their third consecutive win and improved their record to 85-48.

After a scoreless bottom of the first, 2B Jeff McNeil singled to lead off the bottom of the second and then two batters later, 3B Eduardo Escobar hit a two-run homer.

In the bottom of the fourth, DH Daniel Vogelbach drew a lead-off walk and then McNeil followed with a double.

LF Mark Canha then grounded out and Escobar was intentionally walked to load the bases.

Catcher Tomas Nido followed with a sacrifice fly.

In the bottom of the sixth, 1B Pete Alonso led off and broke a 3-3 tie with a solo homer, his 32th homer of the year. Alonso now has 26 game-winning RBI this year one shy of the single-season record set by Willie Mays and Joe Torre. 

Vogelbach followed with another walk and then McNeil singled.

Camha came up next and singled to load the bases.

Escobar followed with a sacrifice fly for his third RBI of the game.

Nido came up and hit a RBI single and then CF Brandon Nimmo followed and broke the game open with a RBI triple.

LHP David Peterson started out well with two scoreless innings, but ran into trouble in the top of the third after he gave up a lead-off walk to CF Victor Robles and later in the inning, Nido made a throwing error trying to pick off Robles at third base which allowed him to score.

After a scoreless top of the fourth, Peterson gave another run in the top of the fifth after he gave up a one-out single to RF Joey Meneses and later in the inning, a RBI single to pinch-hitter Alex Call.

Peterson came back for the top of the sixth and gave up a one-out single to 2B Luis Garcia and then allowed a game-tying RBI double to 3B Ildemaro Vargas and was taken out after that.

His final line was 5.1 innings, eight hits, three runs, one walk and six strikeouts.

RHP Mychal Givins followed and had a stellar performance of 1.2 scoreless innings for his first win as a Met and has a 2.25 ERA in his seven appearances since being traded to the Mets from the Chicago Cubs.

LHP Joely Rodriguez came in next and threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Seth Lugo closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Saturday, September 3 at home against the Nationals at 7:10 p.m.

Game 133: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Jeff McNeil-2B

7. Mark Canha-LF

8. Eduardo Escobar-3B

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (7-3, 3.21 ERA) vs. RHP Josiah Grey (7-8, 4.67 ERA)

Mets Rally To Beat Dodgers 5-3 To Take Season Series

Mets SS Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to Gregory Fisher-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 this afternoon at Citi Field for their second consecutive win to take two out of three games in the series to improve their record to 84-48 and also won the season series 5-3.

In the bottom of the first, RF Starling Marte and 1B Pete Alonso walked and then SS Francisco Lindor singled to load the bases.

LF Mark Canha walked with two outs to bring in the first run of the game.

The offense did not much in the next four innings against LHP Clayton Kershaw, but came alive in the bottom of the sixth against RHP Chris Martin after Marte led off with an infield single and then Lindor followed with a RBI double to tie the game.

1B Pete Alonso then struck out, but Lindor was able to steal third base.

DH Darin Ruf followed and came through with a sacrifice fly.

In the bottom of the seventh, catcher James McCann doubled with two outs and then CF Brandon Nimmo came through with a RBI double.

Marte followed and capped off his stellar day at the plate with a RBI single.

RHP Chris Bassitt had a scoreless top of the first, but then ran into trouble in the top of the second and he gave up a double, single and walk to load the bases.

Bassitt then gave up a two-run single to LF Chris Taylor, but did not allow any more runs in the inning.

Bassitt settled down after that and threw scoreless innings in the top of the third, fourth, fifth and sixth innings.

His final line was six innings, six hits, two runs, three walks and four strikeouts.

He picked up his 12th win.

RHP Trevor May followed with a scoreless top of the seventh.

RHP Edwin Diaz came in next in the top of the eighth and got into trouble after he gave up a hit and walk.

Diaz recovered to retire the next three hitters he faced and gave up a sacrifice fly to 3B Justin Turner, but then came back to strike out 2B Gavin Lux on a blazing fastball at 102.8 mph which was the hardest pitch of his career to end the inning.

RHP Adam Ottavino closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth and picked up his third save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday September 2nd at home against the Washington Nationals at 7:10 p.m.