Mets Sign Joey Wendle

Mets Infielder Joey Wendle (Photo Credits to Rich Story-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets signed utility man Joey Wendle today pending physical.

Wendle was an All-Star with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2021, but struggled with the Miami Marlins in 2023 hitting .212 with two home runs and 20 RBI in 318 plate appearances.

He brings versatility and even though was a primary shortstop last season, has also played second base and third base in the past.

Wendle can serve as a back-up to Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil as well as third base.

Mets Sign Luis Severino

Mets RHP Luis Severino (Photo Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

 The New York Mets are signing RHP Luis Severino to a one-year $13 million deal.

Severino was a two-time All-Star with the Yankees, but is coming off a rough 2023 season with a 6.65 ERA in 89 1/3 innings before he was shut down with an oblique injury.

Hopefully he will be able to bounce back and get back to the form he was pre-injury.

Mets Hire Carlos Mendoza As Manager

Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets announced today that they have hired Carlos Mendoza to be their next manager.

<Mendoza was the New York Yankees bench coach for the past four seasons.

He was also the Yankees first quality control and infield coach.

Mandoza previously managed the Yankees Single-A affiliate and also their Single-A Charleston affiliate.

Mendona also has managed in the Arizona Fall League twice and Venezuelan Winter league.

He will be the fourth Mets manager in the last five years after Buck Showalter resigned.

Billy Eppler Resigns as GM

 

Billy Eppler (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets announced on Thursday that general manager Billy Eppler has resigned as the team's GM.

This is following the Mets introducing David Stearns as the first President of Baseball Operations on Monday.

Mets Lose To Phillies 9-1 in Season Finale

Mets manager Buck Showalter and Shortstop Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillie 9-1 this afternoon in the final game of the season and ended up with a record of 74-87.

RHP Jose Butto had a solid outing allowing two runs on five hits in six innings.

Butto gave up two walks with four strikeouts.

RHP Denyl Reyes followed and had a difficult outing allowing five runs on six hits in 2.1 innings.

LHP Anthony Kay gave up two runs in the top of the ninth.

The Met offense did not do much all game outside of a solo homer by LF Tim Locastro in the bottom of the third and managed only two hits.

Thanks to everyone who read and supported Queens Faithful all season long!

I look forward to providing offseason news starting with David Stearns being introduced as the new President of Baseball Operations tomorrow.

Mets Manager Buck Showalter Announces He Will Not Return Next Year

Mets Manager Buck Showalter (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter announced on Sunday that he will not return for the 2024 season.

Showalter was hired prior to the 2022 season and helped lead the Mets to a 101-win season which was the second most wins in franchise history before losing to the San Diego Padres in the wild card round.

This season however was a much different story and the team ended up with a record under .500 after coming into the season with World Series expectations.

The Mets are announcing the hiring of David Stearns as the new President Baseball of Operations tomorrow and there are rumors that he might bring in Craig Counsell as manager.

Game 162: Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Rafael Ortega-CF

2. Ronny Mauricio-2B

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Mark Vientos-DH

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Francisco Alvarez-C

8. DJ Stewart-RF

9. Tim Locastro-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Jose Butto (1-3, 3.75 ERA) vs. LHP Matt Strahm (9-5, 3.32 ERA)

Mets Sweep Doubleheader Against Phillies Powered By Alvarez

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (Photo Credits to Roberto Carlo)

The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-4 at Citi Field tonight to sweep their doubleheader and improved their record to 74-86.

After a scoreless bottom of the first, SS Francisco Lindor reached on an error to lead off the bottom of the second and then two batters later, 3B Brett Baty singled.

Catcher Francisco Alvarez followed with a three-run homer.

In the bottom of the third, CF Rafael Ortega led off with a single and then 2B Ronny Mauricio followed with a RBI double.

1B Pete Alonso and Lindor were then hit by pitches to load the bases and then three batters later, Alvarez came up and broke the game open with a grand slam.

In the bottom of the fourth, Mauricio singled with one out and two batters later, Lindor hit a two-run homer.

In the bottom of the fifth, LF Tim Locastro hit a RBI single.

LHP Jose Quintana started out well with three scoreless innings, but gave up four runs in the top of the fourth and was taken out after the inning.

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

RHP Phil Bickford followed with a scoreless top of the fifth.

RHP Reed Garrett came in next and threw three scoreless innings in the top of the sixth, seventh and eighth innings.

Garrett picked up his first win.

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

The Mets last regular season is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, October 1 at home against the Phillies at 3:10 p.m.

 

Game 161 (Game 2 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup:

1.  Rafael Ortega-CF

2. Ronny Mauricio-2B

3. Pete Alonso-DH

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Mark Vientos-1B

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Francisco Alvarez-C

8. DJ Stewart-RF

9. Tim Locastro-LF

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana vs. RHP Michael Plassmeyer 

Mets Beat Phillies 4-3 Behind Megill in First Game of Doubleheader

Mets RHP Tylor Megill (Photo Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

 The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 this afternoon at Citi Field in the first game of a doubleheader and improved their record to 73-86.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after CF Rafael Ortega and 3B Ronny Maurico singled and then 1B Pete Alonso drove in Ortega with a RBI ground-out. 

SS Francisco Lindor then followed with a single and two batters later, DH Brett Baty drove in Lindor with a RBI single.

Later in the inning, Lindor scored on a wild pitch.

In the bottom of the second, catcher Omar Narvaez hit a solo homer.

RHP Tylor Megill had an outstanding start throwing seven scoreless innings and started the top of the eighth, but gave up to back-to-back hits and recorded one out and was then taken out.

His final line was 7.1 innings, four hits, one run, two walks and seven strikeouts.

He finished up with nine wins and an ERA of 4.70.

LHP Brooks Raley came in next and got the last two outs in the inning.

RHP Adam Ottavino followed in the top of the ninth and gave up two runs, but was able to close it out and pick up his 12th save.

The Mets have another game tonight against the Phillies.

Game 160 (Game 1 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Phillies Starting lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Rafael Ortega-CF

2. Ronny Mauricio-3B

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. DJ Stewart-RF

6. Brett Baty-DH

7. Luis Guillorme-2B

8. Omar Narvaez-C

9. Danny Mendick-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (8-8, 4.92 ERA) vs. RHP Taijuan Walker (15-5, 4.35 ERA)

Mets-Phillies Game Postponed

 Tonight's Mets-Phillies game has been  postponed due to rain.

It will made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader tomorrow Saturday, September 30 beginning at 4:10 p.m.

Mets Marlins Game Suspended Due to Rain

Mets LHP David Peterson (Vincent Carchietta-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets-Miami Marlins game was postponed on Thursday night due to rain and if necessary will be made up on Monday afternoon October 2 at 1:10 p.m.

The game was stopped in the top of the ninth with the Marlins leading 2-1.

MLB had to wait three hours to suspend the game due to the Marlins needed this game for postseason implications.

LHP David Peterson finished up his season on a strong note with seven scoreless innings.

RHP Grant Hartwig followed with a scoreless top of the eighth and came back out for the top of the ninth and gave up a lead-off single to Bryan De La Cruz and then a strikeout and was taken out after that.

LHP Anthony Kay came on to close it out but gave up a wild pitch and then a RBI double to Jazz Chisholm Jr and and then a RBI single to Yuli Gurriel.

The Met offense did not do much until the bottom of the eighth after 3B Brett Baty led off with a single and then LF Tim Locastro followed with a sacrifice bunt.

CF Rafael Ortega came up next and drove in Baty with a RBI single.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday September 29 at home against the Philadelphia Phillies at 7:10 p.m in their final series of the year.

Game 159: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Ronny Mauricio-2B

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Mark Vientos-DH

6. DJ Stewart-RF

7. Francisco Alvarez-C

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Tim Locastro-LF

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (3-8, 5.37 ERA) vs. LHP Jesus Luzardo (10-9, 3.73 ERA)

Mets Lose to Marlins 4-2 After Bullpen Blows Lead

Mets SS Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to Vincent Carchietta-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins 4-2 tonight at Citi Field to split the day-night doubleheader and dropped their record to 72-86.

RHP Kodai Senga got off to a rocky start in the top of the first after he gave up a lead-off homer to CF Jon Berdi, but settled down after that.

Senga had scoreless innings in the top of the second and third innings, but gave up a solo homer to RF Jesus Sanchez in the top of the fourth.

Senga had a scoreless top of the fifth, and was taken out after the inning.

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

Senga finished up his rookie season in special fashion after he picked up his 200th strikeout on the season in the top of the third.

He is the first Mets rookie pitcher to have 200 strikeouts in a season since Dwight Gooden in 1984 and the fourth Japanese pitcher to have 200 strikeouts in a season with Yu Darvish, Daisuke Matsuzaka and Hideo Nomo.

LHP Anthony Kay followed with a scoreless top of the sixth.

RHP Phil Bickford threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

RHP Brook Raleu threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Adam Ottavino came on in the top of the ninth and loaded the bases and then 3B Brett Baty made an error which allowed the go-ahead run to score.

Ottavino then gave up a RBI single to LF Bryan De La Cruz.

The Met offense did not do much tonight managing  only six hits outside of two solo homers by SS Francisco Lindor.

Lindor made history of his own after he reached the special milestone of 30 homers and 30 stolen bases in a season with 30 doubles.

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

Game 158 (Game 2 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Ronny Mauricio-2B

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. DJ Stewart-RF

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Mark Vientos-DH

8. Rafael Ortega-CF

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (12-7, 2.96 ERA) vs. RHP Johnny Cueto (1-4, 6.19 ERA)

Mets Beat Marlins 11-2 Powered By Alonso and Lindor

Mets 1B Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

 The New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 11-2 this afternoon at Citi Field in the first game of a doubleheader and improved their record to 72-85.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after 1B Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer.

After a scoreless bottom of the second, SS Francisco Lindor hit a two-run homer of his own in the bottom of the third.

In the bottom of the sixth, DH Mark Vientos also hit a two-run homer.

In the bottom of the seventh, Lindor capped off his stellar day at the plate with a two-run single.

Later in the inning, 2B Jeff McNeil reached on an infield hit which brought home a run.

In the bottom of the eighth, CF Brandon Nimmo broke the game open with a two-run double.

LHP Joey Lucchesi had a solid start allowing two runs on seven hits in six innings. 

Lucchesi gave up two walks with three strikeouts.

He picked up his fourth win.

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

RHP Drew Smith threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Grant Hartwig closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tonight in Game 2 of the doubleheader at 7:35 p.m.

Mets-Marlins Game Postponed

Tonight's Mets-Marlins game has been postponed due to rain. 

The game will be made up tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, September 27 as part of a straight doubleheader beginning at 4:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Ronny Mauricio-2B

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Mark Vinetos-DH

6. Jeff McNeil-RF

7. Francisco Alvarez-C

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Tim Locastro-LF

The pitching match-up is LHP Joey Lucchesi (3-0, 2.88 ERA) vs. LHP Braxton Garrett (9-6. 3.53 ERA)

Mets Swept By Phillies 5-2 After Butto Struggles

Mets RHP Jose Butto (Photo Credits to Roberto Carlo)

The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park and swept in their four-game series and dropped their record to 71-85.

RHP Jose Butto started out well with three scoreless innings, but ran into trouble in the bottom of the fourth and gave up four runs.

Butto gave up a two-run single to catcher JT Realmuto and then a two-run homer to the following hitter RF Nick Castellanos and was taken out after the inning.

Butto's final line was four innings, four hits, four runs, two walks and five strikeouts.

RHP Grant Hartwig came in next in the bottom of the fifth and gave up a RBI single to 1B Bryce Harper.

Hartwig stayed in for the bottom of the sixth and got one out in the inning and then came out.

LHP former Met minor leaguer LHP Anthony Kay came in after he was recalled off waivers and had a solid outing throwing 1.2 scoreless innings.

RHP Trevor Gott followed with a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense did not do much all game outside of a two-run homer by 2B Ronny Mauricio in the top of the sixth and they managed only three hits all the game.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Tuesday, September 26 at home against the Miami Marlins at 7:10 p.m.

 

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Jeff McNeil-CF

2. Ronny Mauricio-2B

3. Pete Alonso-DH

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Mark Vientos-1B

6. DJ Stewart-RF

7. Francisco Alvarez-C

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Tim Locastro-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Jose Butto (1-2, 3.09 ERA) vs. LHP Cristopher Sanchez (2-5, 3.55 ERA)

Mets Lose to Phillies 7-5 After Comeback Falls Short

Mets CF Brandon Nimmo (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park for their third consecutive loss and dropped their record to 71-84.

LHP Jose Quintana started out well with a scoreless bottom of the first, but gave up a solo homer to DH Bryce Harper and then a RBI triple to RF Nick Casetellanos.

Quintana gave up a solo homer to 1B Alec Bohm in the bottom of the third.

Quintana had a scoreless bottom of the fourth, but in the bottom of the fifth gave up a RBI ground-out to SS Trea Turner and later in the inning a two-run single to Harper.

Quintana had a scoreless bottom of the sixth and was taken out after the inning.

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

RHP Reed Garrett came in next and had a scoreless bottom of the seventh, but gave up a RBI single to catcher JT Realmuto in the bottom of the eighth.

In the top of the second, DH DJ Stewart and 2B Ronny Maurcio scored on an error by Turner and Maurico was able to score from first.

The Met offense did not do much for the next four innings, but in the top of the seventh, CF Brandon Nimmo hit a two-run triple.

SS Francisco Lindor followed with a sacrifice fly, but the offense was not able to get any closer.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, September 24 at the Phillies at 1:05 p.m.

Game 155: Mets vs. Phillies 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. DJ Stewart-RF

6. Ronny Mauricio-2B

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. Mark Vientos-DH

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana (3-5, 3.02 ERA) vs. RHP Zack Wheeler (12-6, 3.63 ERA)

Mets Lose to Phillies 5-4 in 10 Innings

Phillies Catcher JT Realmuto (Photo Credits to NYDailyNews.com)

 The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in 10 innings tonight at Citizens Bank Park for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 71-83.

RHP Tylor Megill started out well with five scoreless innings, but gave up a three-run homer to catcher JT Realmuto in the bottom of the sixth and was taken out after the inning.

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

RHP Phil Bickford came in next and gave up a RBI single to DH Kyle Schwarber in the bottom of the seventh.

RHP Drew Smith followed and threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

LHP Brooks Raley threw a scoreless bottom of the ninth.

RHP Adam Ottavino gave up a walk-off RBI single to 3B Alex Bohm in the bottom of the tenth.

In the top of the first, CF Brandon Nimmo led off with a walk and then three batters later, 1B Pete Alonso drove in Nimmo with a ground-rule double.

The Met offense did not do much for the next three innings, but in the top of the fifth, LF Rafael Ortega and catcher Omar Narvaez singled and then Nimmo came through with a RBI single.

In the top of the eighth, SS Francisco Lindor hit a solo homer.

In the top of the ninth, 3B Brett Baty hit a game-tying solo homer off closer RHP Craig Kimbrel.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, September 23 at the Phillies at 4:05 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Jeff McNeil-RF

4. Pete Alonso-DH

5. Ronny Mauricio-2B

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Mark Vientos-1B

8.  Rafael Ortega-LF

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (8-8, 4.94 ERA) vs. RHP Taijuan Walker (15-5, 4.40 ERA)

Mets Lose to Phillies 5-4 After Peterson Struggles

Phillies RF Nick Castellanos (Photo Credits to Bill Steicher-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 tonight at Citizens Bank Park and dropped their record to 71-82.

LHP David Peterson got off to a tough start in the bottom of the first after he gave up a two-run single to RF Nick Castellanos.

Peterson had a scoreless bottom of the second, but gave up a solo homer to 3B Alec Bohm in the bottom of the third.

Later in the inning, Peterson gave up a sacrifice fly to Castellanos.

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

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

RHP Jeff Brigham came in next and had a scoreless bottom of the fifth, but gave up a solo homer to Castellanos in the bottom of the sixth and was taken out in the inning.

RHP Grant Hartwig followed and threw 2.1 scoreless innings.

In the top of the second, RF Jeff McNeil hit a RBI double and later in the inning 3B Brett Baty hit a RBI single.

In the top of the fourth, catcher Francisco Alvarez hit a sacrifice fly.

In the top of the sixth, DH Mark Vientos hit a solo homer.'

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday, September 22, at the Phillies at 7:05 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Ronny Mauricio-2B

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Mark Vientos-DH

6. Jeff McNeil-RF

7. Francisco Alvarez-C

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Tim Locastro-LF

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (3-8, 5,22 ERA) vs. LHP Ranger Suarez (3-6, 3.80 ERA)

Mets Beat Marlins 8-3 Powered By Vientos

Mets DH Mark Vientos (Photo Credits to Jim Rassol-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 8-3 tonight at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida to take two out of three games in the series and improved their record to 71-81.

After a scoreless top of the first, DH Mark Vientos drove in the first run of the game in the top of the second with a solo homer.

In the top of the third, 2B Ronny Mauricio singled to bring in CF Brandon Nimmo who came around to score from first after 3B Jake Burger made an error.

1B Pete Alonso followed with a sacrifice fly.

The bats did not do much for the next two innings, but in the top of the sixth, Vientos hit another solo homer, his second of the game.

In the top of the seventh, Alonso drove in his second run of the game with a RBI single.

Lindor followed with a RBI groundout.

In the top of the eighth. 3B Brett Baty crushed a moonshot 440 foot homer into the upper deck after missing the last week due to groin stiffness.

In the top of the ninth, CF Brandon Nimmo capped off the scoring with a solo homer.

RHP Kodai Senga had another solid start allowing two runs on seven hits in six innings.

Senga gave up two walks with three strikeouts.

He picked up his 12th win.

RHP Drew Smith followed with a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

LHP Brooks Raley came on in the bottom of the eighth and gave up a RBI single to pinch-hitter Yuli Gurriel and recorded two outs.

RHP Phil Bickford had to come in to get the last out in the bottom of the eighth.

RHP Trevor Gott closed it out with a scoreless bottom of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Thursday, September 21 at the Philadelphia Phillies at 7:15 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. DJ Stewart-RF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Jeff McNeil-LF

6. Ronny Mauricio-2B

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. Mark Vientos-DH

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (11-7, 2.95 ERA) vs. RHP Eury Perez (5-5, 3.06 ERA)

Mets Lose to Marlins 4-3 On Walk-off By Burger

Mets LHP Joey Lucchesi (Photo Credits to Brad Mills-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins 4-3 tonight at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida to snap their two-game winning streak and dropped their record to 70-81.

LHP Joey Lucchesi started out well with two scoreless innings, but in the bottom of the third gave back-to-back doubles to 1B Josh Bell and DH Jorge Soler.

Lucchesi had a scoreless bottom of the fourth, but gave up an unearned run in the bottom of the fifth after his throwing error led to a run.

Lucchesi gave up a RBI single to SS Garrett Hampson in the bottom of the sixth and was then taken out.

Lucchesi's final line was 5.2 innings, six hits, three runs, two walks and five strikeouts.

RHP Reed Garrett followed with 2.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Trevor Gott came on in the bottom of the ninth and gave up a walk-off RBI single to 3B Jake Burger.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until the top of the third after SS Francisco Lindor reached on an infield hit and 1B Pete Alonso scored on a throwing error by LHP Braxton Garrett.

The Met bats wasted scoring opportunities in the next five innings until CF Brandon Nimmo hit a game-tying two-run double in the top of the ninth.

Overall, they went 4-13 with runners in scoring position leaving eight runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, September 20 at the Marlins at 6:40 p.m.

Game 151: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Ronny Mauricio-3B

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Francisco Alvarez-C

6. Jeff McNeil-2B

7. Mark Vientos-DH

8. DJ Stewart-RF

9. Tim Locastro-LF

The pitching match-up is LHP Joey Lucchesi (3-0, 2.83 ERA) vs. LHP Braxton Garrett (9-6, 3.67 ERA)

Mets Beat Marlins Behind McNeil and Butto

Mets RHP Jose Butto (Photo Credits to Rhona Wise-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 tonight at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 70-80.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first four innings against RHP Edward Cabrera, but in the top of the fifth, 2B Ronny Maurico singled with one out and then stole second.

Catcher Omar Narvaez followed with a walk and then DH Mark Vientos followed with a RBI single to score Maurico.

The bats did not do much for the next three innings until the top of the ninth after LF Jeff McNeil led off and hit the game-winning homer.

RHP Jose Butto had another excellent start allowing one run on four hits in six innings.

Butto gave up one walk with six strikeouts.

He had sharp command of his fastball, slider and change-up.

Butto lowered his ERA to 3.09.

 RHP Grant Hartwig followed with a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

RHP Phil Bickford came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

Bickford picked up his fifth win of the season.

RHP Adam Ottavino closed it out with a scoreless bottom of the ninth and picked up his 11th save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, September 19 at the Marlins at 6:40 p.m.

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

Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. DJ Stewart-RF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Jeff McNeil-LF

6. Ronny Mauricio-3B

7. Omar Narvaez-C

8. Mark Vientos-DH

9. Luis Guillorme-2B

The pitching match-up is RHP Jose Butto (1-2, 3.46 ERA) vs. RHP Edward Cabrera (6-7, 4.52 ERA)

Mets Beat Reds 8-4 Led By Vientos and Vogelbach

Mets SS Francisco Lindor and CF Brandon Nimmo (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-4 this afternoon at Citi Field to snap their two-game losing streak and improved their record to 69-80.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until the bottom of the third after LF Tim Locastro led off with a single and then CF Brandon Nimmo followed with a single to advance Locastro to third.

Locastro then scored on a wild pitch and then catcher Francisco Alvarez came through with a two-run double.

In the bottom of the fifth, DH Mark Vientos came through with a RBI single.

In the bottom of the seventh, pinch-hitter Daniel Vogelbach broke the game open with a based clearing double and then later in the inning 2B Ronny Mauricio came through with a RBI single/

LHP Jose Quintana had another solid start allowing two runs on eight hits in 6.2 innings.

Quintana gave up one walk with two strikeouts.

He picked up his third win.

RHP Drew Smith followed and got the last out in the top of the seventh.

RHP Jeff Brigham gave up a two-run homer to 1B Christian Encarncion-Strand in the top of the eighth.

LHP Brooks Raley closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday, September 18 at the Miami Marlins at 6:40 p.m.

 

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-DH

2. Ronny Maurico-2B

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Francisco Alvaerez-C

6. Jeff McNeil-CF

7. Mark Vientos-3B

8. DJ Stewart-RF

9. Tim Locastro-LF

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana (2-5, 3.05 ERA) vs. LHP Brandon Williamson (4-4, 4.47 ERA)

Mets Lose to Reds 3-2 After Offense Struggles

Mets RHP Tylor Megill (Photo Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

 The New York Mets lost to the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 68-80.

RHP Tylor Megill had a scoreless top of the first, but gave up an unearned run in the top of the second after catcher Francisco Alvarez made a throwing error.

Megill had a scoreless top of the third, but in the top of the fourth walked 1B Joey Votto and then gave up a two-run homer to 3B Christian Encarnciaon-Strand.

Megill had a scoreless top of the fifth and was taken out with two outs in the top of the sixth.

His final line was 5.2 innings, nine hits, three runs, two walks and two strikeouts.

LHP Brooks Raley came in next and threw 1.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Trevor Gott threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Adam Ottavino threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

In the bottom of the first, 3B Ronny Maurico hit a RBI single to bring in catcher Francisco Alvarez.

In the bottom of the fourth, LF Tim Locastro doubled with two outs and then Alvarez followed with a RBI double.

The Met offense did not score after that and wasted scoring opportunities.

They went 2-8 with runners in scoring position and left 10 runners on base.

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

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Alvarez-C

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Ronny Mauricio-3B

6. Jeff McNeil-2B

7. Mark Vientos-DH

8. DJ Stewart-RF

9. Tim Locastro-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (8-7, 5.03 ERA) vs. LHP Andrew Abbott (8-5, 3.64 ERA)

Mets Lose to Reds 5-3 After Bullpen Blows Lead

Mets 1B Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to MetsMerized)

 The New York Mets lost to the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 tonight at Citi Field to snap their three-game winning streak and dropped their record to 68-79.

LHP David Peterson started out well with four scoreless innings, but in the top of the fifth was let down by his defense after 3B Ronny Mauricio made a key error and then threw a wild pitch which allowed a run to score and catcher Omar Narvaez made a throwing error.

In the top of the sixth, Peterson gave up a two-run homer to 1B Spencer Spencer Steer and then gave up two more baserunners and was taken out.

His final line was 5.2 innings, six hits, three runs, two walks and 10 strikeouts.

RHP Grant Hartwig came in next and gave up a two-run homer to 2B Jonathan India in the top of the seventh.

RHP Drew Smith followed and got the last two outs in the top of the eighth.

RHP Phil Bickford threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Met offense did not do much for the first five innings until the bottom of the sixth after 1B Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer his 45th homer of the season.

The offense wasted scoring opportunities in the next two innings and went 1-10 with runners in scoring position and left five runners on base.

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

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. DJ Stewart-RF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Jeff McNeil-2B

6. Ronny Mauricio-3B

7. Mark Vientos-DH

8. Rafael Ortega-CF

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (3-8, 5.34 ERA) vs. RHP Hunter Greene (4-6, 4.43 ERA)

Mets Rout Diamondbacks 11-1 To Take Series Behind Senga

Mets RHP Kodai Senga (Photo Credits to Gregory Fisher-USA  Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-1 this afternoon at Citi Field to take three out of four games in the series and improved their record to 68-78.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until the bottom of the third after DH Daniel Vogelbach, 3B Mark Vientos and CF Rafael Ortega walked to load the bases and then LF Brandon Nimmo came through with a two-run double.

The Met bats did not do much for the next two innings, but in the bottom of the fifth Nimmo led off with a single and then SS Francisco Lindor followed with a walk.

1B Pete Alonso then hit a RBI double and then RF DJ Stewart followed with a two-run single.

2B Jeff McNeil came up next and broke the game open with a two-run homer.

In the bottom of the seventh, Alonso led off with a walk and then three batters catcher Francisco Alvarez drove in Alonso with a RBI double.

In the bottom of the eighth, 3B Mark Vientos led off with a single and then two batters later, pinch-hitter Tim Locastro singled.

Pinch-hitter Jonathan Arauz came up next and capped off the scoring with a three-run homer.

RHP Kodai Senga had another dominating start with six scoreless innings.

Senga gave up two hits and two walks with 10 strikeouts. 

He had one jam to work out after he got out of the based loaded in the top of the sixth.

Senga had excellent command of his "ghostfork" splitter which helped him pick up key strikeouts.

He picked up his 11th win and lowered his ERA to 2.95.

RHP Phil Bickford followed with a scoreless top of the seventh.

RHP Jeff Brigham gave up a run in the top of the eighth and then closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday, September 15 at home against the Cincinnati Reds at 7:10 p.m. 

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. DJ Stewart-RF

5. Jeff McNeil-2B

6. Francisco Alvarez-C

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Mark Vientos-3B

9. Rafael Ortega-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (10-7, 3.07 ERA) vs. RHP Merrill Kelly (11-6, 3.16 ERA)

Mets Beat Diamondbacks 7-1 Behind Stellar Start from Lucchesi

Mets LHP Joey Lucchesi (Photo Credits to Gregory Fisher-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 67-78.

The Met offense got on the board immediately in the bottom of the first after SS Francisco Lindor doubled and then 1B Pete Alonso followed with a RBI single.

After scoreless innings in the bottom of the second and third, 2B Jeff McNeil singled with two outs in the bottom of the fourth and then CF Rafael Ortega followed with a RBI single to score McNeil from first.

In the bottom of the fifth, 3B Brett Baty led off with a single and then three batters later Lindor walked.

Alonso came up next and delivered with a two-run double for his second and third RBI of the game.

In the bottom of the sixth, Ortega led off with a walk and then DH Mark Vientos followed with a two-run homer to break the game open.

Baty followed with a single and two batters later LF Brandon Nimmo singled.

Lindor then singled and Alonso came up and grounded into a fielder's choice which brought home a run after Baty scored due to a fielding error by LHP Andrew Saalfrank.

LHP Joey Lucchesi had a strong start allowing one run on five hits in seven innings.

Lucchesi had three strikeouts with two walks.

He had sharp command of his curveball and mixed in his fastball well.

He picked up his third win and lowered his ERA to 2.93.

RHP Trevor Gott followed and worked out of a based loaded jam and was able to get out of the inning without allowing any runs.

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

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Thursday, September 14 at home against the Diamondbacks at 4:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. DJ Stewart-RF

5. Jeff McNeil-2B

6. Rafael Ortega-CF

7. Mark Vientos-DH

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Joey Lucchesi (2-0, 3.54 ERA) vs. RHP Zach Gallen (15-7, 3.31 ERA)

Mets Beat Diamondbacks 7-4 And Maurico Hits First Homer

Mets 2B Ronny Mauricio (Photo Credits to John Jones-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 tonight at Citi Field and improved their record to 66-78.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings, but in the bottom of the third CF Brandon Nimmo tripled and then SS Francisco Lindor followed with a sacrifice fly.

In the bottom of the fourth, RF DJ Stewart led off with a single and then 2B Ronny Mauricio came up and hit a mammoth 440 foot homer in the second deck in right field for his first career homer.

In the bottom of the fifth, Nimmo led off with a double and then Lindor followed with a RBI single.

Two batters later, 1B Pete Alonso came up and broke the game open with a two-run homer, his 44th homer of the season.

In the bottom of the eighth, catcher Francisco Alvarez capped off the scoring with a solo homer for his 23th homer of the season.

RHP Jose Butto had a strong start allowing one run on five hits in five innings.

Butto gave up three walks with a career-high seven strikeouts.

He picked up his first win.

RHP Grant Hartwig came in next and gave up run in the top of the sixth.

RHP Phil Bickford followed and threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

RHP Sam Coonrod came on in the top of the eighth and had a difficult outing allowing two runs on two hits with two walks and recorded only one out and was taken out with the bases loaded.

RHP Adam Ottavino had to come in and got RF Corbin Caroll to ground into a double play to end the inning.

Ottavino was able to close it out with a 1-2-3 top of the ninth and picked up his 10th save.

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

 

Game 144: Mets vs. Diamondbacks 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. DJ Stewart-RF

6. Ronny Mauricio-2B

7. Mark Vientos-DH

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Jose Butto (0-2, 3.86 ERA) vs. RHP Ryne Nelson (7-7, 5.30 ERA)

Mets Hire David Stearns As President of Baseball Operations

Mets POBO David Sterns (Photo Credits to Mike De Sisti)

 The New York Mets hired David Stearns as the team's first President of Baseball Operations today for a five-year contract.

Sterns is 38 years ago and previously worked for the Milwaukee Brewers as President of Baseball Operations from 2015-2022 and remained in an advisory role in 2023.

He helped the Brewers made four consecutive playoff appearances from 2018-2021.

Prior to the Brewers, Stearns was Assistant General Manager for the Houston Astros from 2012-2015.

Stearns grew up in Manhattan as a Mets fan and graduated from Harvard University and worked for the Mets and Cleveland Guardians baseball operations out of college and also worked in the MLB Commissioner's office as well the Arizona Fall League.

This is a huge hire for the Mets since owner Steve Cohen has been looking to hire a President of Baseball Operations since he bought the team in 2020 after previously hiring Jared Porter and Zach Scott who were both fired.

Sterns helped devlope the Brewers into a playoff contender and has full authority to run the front office with the highest payroll in baseball to work with.

He has a nice core of players to work with such as Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil as well as a much improved farm system with Jett Williams, Drew Gilbert, Luisangel Acuna, Kevin Parada and Ryan Clifford.

It's an exciting day for the franchise and will be fun to see how Stearns is able to turn the Mets into a winning organization for years to come.

Mets Lose to Diamondbacks 4-3 After Smith Blow Lead

Photo Credits to John Jones-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 tonight at Citi Field and dropped their record to 65-78.

LHP Jose Quintana had another strong start allowing two runs on five hits in five innings.

Quintana gave two walks with four strikeouts.

RHP Sean-Reid Foley followed with a scoreless top of the sixth.

LHP Brooks Raley threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

RHP Trevor Gott came on in the top of the eighth and gave up a game-tying homer to RF Tommy Pham.

RHP Drew Smith gave up a game-winning RBI double to 2B Ketel Marte in the top of the ninth.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until LF Jeff McNeil hit a solo homer in the bottom of the third.

Later in the inning, rookie 2B Ronny Maurico continued his torrid start in the big leagues with a two-run double.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, September 12 at home against the Diamondbacks at 7:10 p.m.

Game 143: Mets vs. Diamondbacks 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. DJ Stewart-RF

6. Ronny Mauricio-2B

7. Brett Baty-DH

8. Mark Vientos-3B

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana (2-5, 3.00 ERA) vs. RHP Zach Davies (2-5, 6.81 ERA)

Mets Beat Twins 2-0 Powered By Stewart

Mets RF DJ Stewart (Photo Credits to Dale Zanine-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Minnesota Twins 2-0 today at Target Field to snap their three-game losing streak and improved their record to 65-77.

The Met offense did not do much for the first eight innings until SS Francisco Lindor doubled to lead off the top of the ninth and then 2B Jeff McNeil followed with a hit by pitch.

Two batters later, RF DJ Stewart continued his torrid stretch with a two-run double.

RHP Tylor Megill had a solid start throwing five scoreless innings. 

Megill gave up two hits with four walks and five strikeouts.

RHP Phil Bickford followed with a scoreless bottom of the sixth.

RHP Trevor Gott came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

LHP Brooks Raley threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth and picked up his first save. 

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

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday, September 11 at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks at 7:10 p.m.

 

Game 142: Mets vs. Twins 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. DJ Stewart-RF

6. Ronny Maurico-2B

7. Mark Vientos-DH

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (8-7, 5.28 ERA) vs. RHP Pablo Lopez (10-7, 3.59 ERA)

Mets Lose To Twins 8-4 After Bullpen Struggles Contunue

Mets RHP Drew Smith (Photo Credits to AP)

 The New York Mets lost to the Minnesota Twins 8-4 today at Target Field for their third consecutive loss and dropped their record to 64-77.

LHP David Peterson started out well with a scoreless bottom of the first, but gave a two-run double to CF Will Castro.

Peterson gave up a RBI single to 3B Kyle Farmer in the bottom of the third, but settled down after that.

Peterson had scoreless innings in the bottom of the fourth, fifth and sixth and was taken out after the inning.

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

RHP Drew Smith came in next in the bottom of the seventh and gave up a three-run triple to pinch-hitter Max Kepler.

Smith then gave up a RBI double to Farmer and was taken out.

RHP Jeff Brigham came on and gave up a solo homer to CF Willi Castro.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the top of the first after CF Brandon Nimmo led off with a homer.

LF Jeff McNeil followed with a single and then three batters later, DH Daniel Vogelbach hit a RBI single.

The Met offense did not do much for the next six innings until the top of the eighth after 1B Pete Alonso hit a solo homer for his 43th homer of the season and three batters later, RF DJ Stewart hit a solo homer.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, September 10 at the Twins at 2:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Jeff McNeil-LF

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. DJ Stewart-RF

7. Ronny Maurico-2B

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (3-7, 5.40 ERA) vs. RHP Kenta Maeda (3-7, 4.73 ERA)

Mets Lose To Twins 5-2 And Waste Senga Start

 

Mets RHP Kodai Senga (Photo Credits to AP)

The New York Mets lost to the Minnesota Twins 5-2 tonight at Target Field for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 64-76.

RHP Kodai Senga had another solid start allowing two runs on four hits in six innings.

Senga gave up four walks with five strikeouts and lowered his ERA to 3.07

RHP Sean-Reid Foley came in next in the bottom of the seventh and was let down by his defense after catcher Francisco Alvarez made a throwing error on a caught stealing attempt which allowed a run to score.

Later in the inning, Reid-Foley gave up a RBI single to 3B Royce Lewis and RF Max Kepler and was then taken out.

RHP Grant Hartwig had to come in to get the last out in the bottom of the seventh.

RHP Sam Coonrod threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense did not do much outside of a two-run double by SS Francisco Lindor in the top of the fourth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon,  Saturday, September 9 at the Twins at 2:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Alvarez-C

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Mark Vientos-DH

6. Jeff McNeil-RF

7. Ronny Mauricio-2B

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Tim Locastro-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (10-7, 3.08 ERA) vs. LHP Dallas Keuchel (1-1, 5.06 ERA)

Mets Lose to Nationals 3-2 After Bullpen Blows Lead

Mets RHP Jose Butto (Photo Credits to Brad Mills-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 3-2 tonight at Nationals Park to snap their two-game winning streak and dropped their record to 64-75.

The Met offense got on the board immediately in the top of the first after CF Brandon Nimmo led off with a double and then SS Francisco Lindor followed with a RBI single.

The bats did not do much for next three innings until the top of the fifth after Lindor led off with a double and then four batters later, DH Mark Vientos came through with a RBI single.

The Met offense was unable to score after that and wasted several scoring opportunities.

They had scoring chances in the top of the first, second, third, fifth and sixth but were unable to capitalize and went 2-12 with runners in scoring position.

RHP Jose Butto had a strong start and left the bottom of the sixth with a 2-0 lead.

RHP Trevor Gott came in next and gave up two inherited runs charged to Butto on RBI singles by pinch-hitter Ildemaro Vargas and SS CJ Abrams.

Butto's final line was 6.1 innings, six hits, two runs, one walk and six strikeouts.

Gott picked up the last two outs in the bottom of the seventh.

LHP Brooks Raley threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

RHP Phil Bickford came on in the bottom of the ninth and got into immediate trouble after he walked 3B Carter Kieboom and then hit 2B Jake Alu.

After a sacrifice bunt, Bickford gave up a walk-off single to CF Jacob Young.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Friday, September 8 at the Minnesota Twins at 8:10 p.m.

Game 139: Mets vs. Nationals 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. Brett Baty-3B

6. Mark Vientos-DH

7. Omar Narvaez-C

8. Ronny Mauricio-2B

9. Rafael Ortega-RF

The pitching match-up is RHP Jose Butto (0-2, 4.30 ERA) vs. RHP Joan Adon (2-1, 5.90 ERA)

Mets Rout Nationals 11-5 Behind Nimmo and Rookies

Mets DH Mark Vientos and catcher Francisco Alvarez (Photo Credits to Brad Mills-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 11-5 tonight at Nationals Park for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 64-74.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the top of the first after CF Brandon Nimmo led off with a single against LHP Patrick Corbin and then SS Francisco Lindor followed with a single.

Two batters later 1B Pete Alonso drove in Nimmo with a sacrifice fly.

DH Mark Vientos followed with a hit by pitch and then catcher Francisco Alvarez caped off the scoring  in the inning with a three-run homer.

After a scoreless top of the second, Lindor led off the top of the third with a homer and then three batters later, Vientos tripled.

Alvarez followed with a walk and then 3B Brett Baty broke the game open with a two-run single.

In the top of the fourth, Nimmo hit a solo homer with one out in the inning.

In the top of the fifth, 1B Pete Alonso continued his hot streak with a solo homer for his 42th homer of the season.

The Met offense did not do much for the next two innings until the top of the eighth after Alvarez doubled with one out in the inning and then two batters later, 2B Ronny Maurico drove in his first career run with a RBI single.

In the top of the ninth, Nimmo came through once again with another solo homer for his 22th homer of the season.

LHP Jose Quintana had another stellar start allowing one run on four hits in seven innings.

He gave up one walk with four strikeouts.

He picked up his second win and lowered his ERA to 3.00.

RHP Sam Coonrod followed in the bottom of the eighth and had a difficult outing allowing four runs on two hits with two walks.

Coonrod was unable to record an out in the inning.

RHP Sean-Reid Foley came in next and threw a scoreless inning.

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

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, September 6 at the Nationals at 7:05 p.m.

Game 138: Mets vs. Nationals 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. Mark Vientos-DH

6. Francisco Alvarez-C

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. Ronny Maurico-2B

9. Tim Locastro-LF

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana (1-5, 3.26 ERA) vs. LHP Patrick Corbin (9-12, 4.90 ERA)

Mets Beat Mariners 6-3 To Take Series Powered By Alonso

Mets 1B Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to Wendell Cruz-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 this afternoon at Citi Field to take two out of three games in the series and improved their record to 63-74.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after SS Francisco Lindor reached on an error with one out and then two batters later, 1B Pete Alonso hit a RBI single.

In the bottom of the second 2B Ronny Mauricio singled with one out and later in the inning stole second.

Catcher Francisco Alvarez then drove in Mauricio with a RBI single.

In the bottom of the third, LF Jeff McNeil singled and then Alonso followed with a two-run homer.

After a scoreless bottom of the fourth, McNeil led off the bottom of the fifth with a solo homer of his own.

In the bottom of the sixth, Alonso capped off his stellar day at the plate with his second homer, this time a solo shot for his 100th RBI of the season.

It's his third 40 homer season in his first five seasons as well as his third 100-RBI season.

RHP Tylor Megill started out well with three scoreless innings, but gave up back-to-back homers to DH Dominic Canzone and 1B Mike Ford in the top of the fourth.

Megill was able to get out of the top of the fifth with a double play and then got the first out in the top of the sixth was then taken out.

His final line was 5.1 innings, five hits, three runs, two walks and six strikeouts.

He picked up his fifth win.

LHP Brooks Raley followed and did a fine job with 1.2 scoreless innings.

RHP Trevor Gott came in next and threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

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

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Tuesday, September 5 at the Washington Nationals at 7:05 p.m.

Game 137: Mets vs. Mariners 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. D.J. Stewart-RF

7. Ronny Maurico-2B

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (7-7. 5.29 ERA) vs. RHP George Kirby (10-8, 3.28 ERA)

Mets Lose to Mariners 8-7 After Bullpen Struggles

Mets 2B Ronnie Mauricio (Photo Credits to Wendell Cruz-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Seattle Mariners 8-7 tonight at Citi Field and dropped their record to 62-74.

LHP David Peterson started out well with a scoreless top of the first, but gave up a solo homer to DH Teoscar Hernandez in the top of the second.

In the top of the third, Peterson's struggles continued after he gave up a one-out single to SS JP Crawford and then a RBI triple to the following hitter CF Julio Rodriguez.

Peterson had a scoreless top of the fourth and in the top of fifth hit Crawford and was then taken out.

RHP Grant Hartwig came on and gave up a single to 3B Eugenio Suarez and then gave up a sacrifice fly to Crawford.

Hartwig stayed in for the top of the sixth and hit 1B Ty France and then gave up a two-run homer to pinch-hitter Dominic Canzone and was then taken out.

RHP Sean-Reid Foley came in and threw a scoreless top of the sixth.

RHP Phil Bickford followed and threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

RHP Trevor Gott threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Adam Ottavino came on in the top of the ninth and gave up a game-winning homer to Crawford.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first three innings until the bottom of the fourth after 1B Pete Alonso led off the inning with a single and then DH Daniel Vogelbach followed with a hit by pitch.

RF DJ Stewart came up next and once again came through this time with a three-run homer to tie the game.

In the bottom of the sixth, 3B Mark Vientos led off with a solo homer and then catcher Omar Narvaez followed with a walk.

Three batters later, SS Francisco Lindor delivered with a two-run homer.

In the bottom of the eighth, Lindor walked with two outs and then RF Jeff McNeil followed with a game-tying RBI triple.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, September 3 at home against the Mariners at 1:40 p.m.

Game 136: Mets vs. Mariners 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. DJ Stewart-RF

7. Mark Vientos-3B

8. Omar Narvaez-C

9. Ronny Mauricio-2B

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (3-7, 5.23 ERA) vs. RHP Luis Castillo (11-7, 3.01 ERA)

Mets Beat Mariners 2-1 in Mauricio's Solid Debut

Mets 2B Ronny Mauricio (Photo Credits to Gregory Fisher-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 62-73.

After a scoreless bottom of the first, rookie 2B Ronnie Maurico hit a hard double that travled 117.3 miles per hour off the bat in his first career at-bat in the bottom of the second, but was unable to score after RHP Logan Gilbert retired the next three hitters 1-2-3.

The bats did not do much for the next three innings until the bottom of the sixth after CF Brandon Nimmo hit a game-tying solo homer.

In the bottom of the seventh, 3B Brett Baty and Maurico singled, but were not able to score.

In the bottom of the eighth, SS Francisco Lindor led off with a single and then later stole second and advanced to third on a wild pitch.

Two batters later, DH Daniel Vogelbach came through with a game-winning RBI single.

RHP Kodai Senga had another stellar start allowing one run on five hits in seven innings.

Senga gave up two walks with 12 strikeouts and lowered his ERA to 3.08.

RHP Phil Bickford followed with a scoreless top of the eighth and picked up his fourth win.

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

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

Game 135: Mets vs. Mariners 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. DJ Stewart-RF

7. Francisco Alvarez-C

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Ronny Maurico-2B

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (10-7, 3.17 ERA) vs. TBD

Mets Beat Rangers 6-5 Powered By Stewart

Mets RF DJ Stewart (Photo Credits to Gregory Fisher-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 6-5 in 10 innings tonight at Citi Field to snap their two-game losing streak and improved their record to 61-73.

After a scoreless bottom of the first, DH Daniel Vogelbach and RF DJ Stewart hit back-to-back homers in the bottom of the second.

Later in the inning, CF Brandon Nimmo hit a RBI double.

The Met bats did not do much for the next four innings until the bottom of the eighth when Stewart hit a two-run homer, his second homer of the night which tied the game.

In the bottom of the tenth, 1B Pete Alonso was intentionally walked and then catcher Francisco Alvarez also walked which loaded the bases.

Stewart came up next and was hit by a pitch which brought in the game-winning run.

RHP Denyl Reyes had a solid outing in a spot start allowing two runs on three hits in 5.1 innings.

RHP Sean Reid-Foley came in next and got the last two outs in the top of the sixth by striking out DH Mitch Garver and catcher Jonah Heim with the based loaded and one out to escape the scoring threat.

RHP Trevor Gott followed and threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

LHP Brooks Raley came on in the top of the eighth and had a difficult outing allowing three runs on two hits and was taken out with the based loaded after not recording an out.

RHP Adam Ottavino followed and gave up a RBI single to Heim but was able to keep the game tied.

RHP Jeff Brigham came on in the top of the ninth and was helped out by his defense after Stewart made an incredible catch at the wall to rob 2B Marcus Semian of a potential RBI double.

Brigham stayed in for the top of the tenth and threw another scoreless inning to pick up his first win of the season.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Friday, September 1 at home against the Seattle Mariners at 7:10 p.m.

 

Mets Call Up Top Prospect Ronny Mauricio

Mets Infielder Ronny Mauricio (Photo Credits to Corey Sipkin-NY Post)

 The New York Mets are called up top prospect infielder Ronny Mauricio when the rosters expand on Friday.

Mauricio has hit well this season with 23 homers and 24 steals in 115 games in Triple-A Syracuse.

He is a natural shortship but has not found a permanent home at another position, but has gotten more playing time at second base.

Mauricio has proven to have power and speed, and will hopefully provide a spark and energy to the team in the last month of the season. 

Game 134: Mets vs. Rangers 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. DJ Stewart-RF

7. Omar Narvaez-C

8. Mark Vientos-3B

9. Rafael Ortega-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Denyl Reyes (0-2, 7.50 ERA) vs. RHP Dane Dunning (9-6, 3.36 ERA)

Mets Lose To Rangers 2-1 And Waste Stellar Outing From Quintana

Mets LHP Jose Quintana (Photo Credits to Robert Sabo-NY Post)

The New York Mets lost to the Texas Rangers 2-1 tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 60-73.

 LHP Jose Quintana had another strong outing throwing six scoreless innings.

Quintana gave up three hits and three walks with five strikeouts.

He had sharp command of his fastball and change-up.

Quintana lowered his ERA to 3.26.

RHP Drew Smith followed  in the top of the seventh and gave up a solo homer to DH Mitch Garner leading off the the inning.

RHP Phil Bickford came in next and had a scoreless top of the eighth, but gave up a RBI single to 3B Ezequiel Duran in the top of the ninth.

RHP Sam Coonrod had to come to get the last two outs in the top of the ninth.

The Met offense did little all night outside of a solo homer by DH Mark Vientos with two outs in the bottom of the ninth.

They had seven hits and went 0-4 with runners in scoring position leaving six runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, August 30 at home against the Rangers at 6:40 p.m.

Game 133: Mets vs. Rangers 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. Francisco Alvarez-C

6. Mark Vientos-DH

7. Danny Mendick-2B

8. Jonathan Arauz-3B

9. Tim Locastro-LF

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana (1-5, 3.73 ERA) vs. LHP Andrew Heaney (9-6, 4.34 ERA)

Mets Lose to Rangers 4-3 After Bullpen Blows Lead

Mets RHP Tylor Megill (Photo Credits to Robert Sabo-NY Post)

 The New York Mets lost to the Texas Rangers 4-3 tonight at Citi Field and dropped their record to 60-72.

RHP Tylor Megill had a strong outing allowing one run on five hits in six innings.

Megill gave up one walk with eight strikeouts.

RHP Sean Reid-Foley followed with a scoreless top of the seventh.

LHP Brooks Raley came in next in the top of the eighth and had a difficult outing allowing a double and walk with a passed ball and was then taken out.

RHP Sam Coonrod came on and walked the bases loaded and gave up a run on a RBI ground-out but was able to get out of the inning with the inning.

RHP Trevor Gott appeared in the top of the ninth and gave up back-to-back hits to start the inning and then after getting back-to-back strikeouts walked SS Corey Seager intentionally.

Gott then gave up a two-run go-ahead single to 1B Nathaniel Lowe with two outs.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until CF Brandon Nimmo hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the third.

RF DJ Stewart added a solo homer in the bottom of the fifth.

Outside of the two homers, the Met bats did not do much else and went 0-3 with runners in scoring position leaving four runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, August 29 at home against the Rangers at 7:10 p.m.