Mets Beat Phillies 4-1 Behind Canha and Carrasco

Mets LF Mark Canha (Photo Credits to Newsday.com)

 The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 29-27.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings, but in the bottom of the third, DH Daniel Vogelbach led off with a walk and then LF Mark Canha followed with a two-run homer.

In the following inning, 1B Pete Alonso walked with one out and then 3B Brett Baty followed with a walk.

Two batters later Vogelbach walked to load the bases and then Canha came up and capped off his stellar night at the plate with a two-run single for his third and fourth RBI of the game.

RHP Carlos Carrasco started out well with two scoreless innings, but in the top of third, he gave up a solo homer to 3B Edmundo Sosa.

Carrasco settled down after that with scoreless innings in the top of the fourth, and fifth and sixth and was taken out after the inning.

His final line was six innings, six hits, one run, one walk and four strikeouts.

Carrasco had sharp command with his splitter and fastball which helped keep hitters off balanced.

He picked up his second win.

LHP Brooks Raley followed with 1.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Adam Ottavino came in next and got the last two outs in the top of the eighth.

RHP David Robertson closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth and picked up his 10th save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, June 1 at home against the Phillies at 1:10 p.m. 

Game 56: Mets vs. Phillies 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. Brett Baty-3B

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Mark Canha-LF

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Carlos Carrasco (1-2, 6.75 ERA) vs. RHP Aaron Nola (4-3, 4.59 ERA)

Mets Beat Phillies 2-0 Led By Dominating Start From Senga

Mets RHP Kodai Senga (Photo Credits to Charles Wenzelberg-NY Post)

 The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 tonight at Citi Field to snap their two-game losing streak and improved their record to 28-27.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first three innings until SS Francisco Lindor hit a solo homer in the bottom of the fourth.

In the bottom of the seventh, RF Starling Marte singled with one out and then advanced to second after 2B Jeff McNeil hit a sacrifice bunt.

LF Tommy Pham followed with a walk and then 3B Eduardo Escobar delivered a much needed insurance run with a RBI single.

RHP Kodai Senga had his best start of his career throwing seven scoreless innings with one hit and no walks with nine strikeout.

Senga gave up a one-out single to 1B Kody Clemens in the top of the third and then dominated after that retired 14 consecutive hitters and was out helped by his defense in the top of the fourth after CF Brandon Nimmo made an incredible leaping catch at the wall to rob RF Nick Castellanos of a solo homer.

Senha had exceptional control with his fastball and forkball all night which helped not give up any walks.

He showed how dominant he can when he is commanding his fastball and forkball or "ghostfork."

Senga picked up his fifth win and lowered his ERA to 3.44.

RHP Adam Ottavino came in next and had a scoreless top of the eighth and also was helped out by his defense after catcher Francisco Alvarez threw out catcher J.T. Realmuto trying to steal second.

RHP David Robertson closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth and picked up his ninth save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 31 at home against the Phillies at 7:10 p.m.

Game 55: Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1.Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Alvarez-C

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Mark Vientos-DH

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Tommy Pham-LF

9. Eduardo Escobar-3B

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (4-3, 3.94 ERA) vs. LHP Ranger Suarez (0-1, 9.82 ERA)

Mets Lose To Rockies 11-10 After Megill and Bullpen Struggle

Mets LF Tommy Pham (Photo Credits to Darren Vamashita-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Colorado Rockies 11-10 this afternoon at Coors Field to lose two out of three games in the series and back their record back to .500 at 27-27.

RHP Tylor Megill started out well with two scoreless innings, but ran into trouble in the bottom of teh third after he gave up RBI singles to CF Randall Grichuk and 2B Harold Castro.

Megill's troubles continued in the bottom of the fourth after he gave up a based clearing double to 3B Ryan McMahon and a RBI double to Grichuk and was taken out after the inning.

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

RHP Stephen Nogosek came in next in the bottom of the fifth and had an awful inning allowing five runs on four runs.

RHP Dominic Leone followed and threw a scoreless bottom of the sixth.

RHP Jeff Brigham came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

RHP Tommy Hunter got the first two outs in the bottom of the eighth and LHP Brooks Raley got the last out in the bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first three innings, but in the top of the fourth 1B Pete Alonso led off with a double and two batters later CF Starling Marte walked.

LF Tommy Pham then hit a two-run double and RF Mark Canha walked.

3B Eduardo Escobar then hit a RBI single and two batters later, catcher Francisco Alvarez continued his torrid start with a three-run homer.

After scoreless innings in the top of the fifth and sixth, SS Francisco Lindor led off with a solo homer.

In the top of the ninth, pinch-hitter Jeff McNeil singled with one out and then Marte walked.

Pham followed with a two-run triple, but then pinch-hitter Brett Baty grounded to bring in the third run of the inning.

Eduardo Eduardo then grounded out for the final out of the game.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return to action on Tuesday, May 30 back at home against the Philadelphia Phillies at 7:10 p.m.

Game 54: Mets vs. Rockies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-DH

2. Francisco Alvarez-C

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Mark Vientos-3B

6. Starling Marte-CF

7. Tommy Pham-LF

8. Mark Canha-LF

9. Eduardo Escobar-2B

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (5-3, 4.32 ERA) vs. LHP Austin Gomber (4-4, 6.48 ERA)

Mets Lose To Rockies 10-7 Due To Struggles from Verlander and Bullpen

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (Photo Credits to Newsday.com)

 The New York Mets lost to the Colorado Rockies 10-7 tonight at Coors Field and dropped their record to 27-26.

RHP Justin Verlander had a rough outing allowing six runs on nine hits in five innings. He gave up one walk and two strikeouts.

RHP Dominic Leone followed with a scoreless bottom of the sixth.

RHP Jeff Brigham gave up two runs in the bottom of the seventh.

RHP Drew Smith gave up two runs in the bottom of the eighth,

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first three innings until 1B Pete Alonso hit a solo homer in the top of the fourth.

In the top of the sixth, 3B Brett Baty hit a RBI double and RF Starling Marte followed with a RBI ground-out.

Three batters later, tookie catcher Francisco Alvarez continued his torrid start with a three-run homer. 

In the top of the seventh, Marte hit a RBI single.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, May 28 at the Rockies at 3:10 p.m.

Game 53: Mets vs. Rockies 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. Brett Baty-3B

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Mark Canha-LF

8. Mark Vientos-DH

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Justin Verlander (2-2, 3.60 ERA ) vs. RHP Chase Anderson (0-0, 1.15 ERA)

Mets Beat Rockies 5-2 Led By Lindor and Scherzer

Mets SS Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to Isaish J. Downing-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 tonight at Coors Field for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 27-25.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the top of the first after CF Brandon Nimmo led off with a walk and SS Francisco Lindor followed with a two-run homer.

The bats did not score for the next three innings wasting a based loaded scoring opportunity in the top of the third, but broke through once again in the top of the fifth.

Nimmo tripled with one out and then Lindor followed with a RBI single, his third RBI of the game.

2B Jeff McNeil then hit a ground ball to 3B Ryan McMahon who made a poor throw to second which allowed Lindor to be safe.

1B Pete Alonso then flew out to right field advancing Lindor to third and then 3B Brett Baty delivered with a RBI single to the opposite field to bring in Lindor,

In the top of the ninth, Nimmo led off with a triple for his second triple of the night. He had two triples and three walks in the game and that has only been achieved four other times since 1901.

Lindor came up next and capped off his stellar night at the plate with a sacrifice fly for his fourth RBI of the game.

RHP Max Scherzer started out well with a scoreless bottom of the first, but gave up a solo homer to McMahon in the bottom of the second.

Scherzer settled down after that with a 1-2-3 bottom of the third and wound up retiring 11 hitters in a row until he gave up a double with two outs to 2B Alan Trejo.

Scherzer was able to get out of the inning and then finished up strong with scoreless innings in the bottom of the sixth and seventh.

His final line was seven innings, six hits, one run, no walks and eight strikeouts.

He picked up his fourth win and lowered his ERA to 3.54.

RHP David Robertson came in next in the bottom of eighth and gave up a lead-off homer to DH Charlie Blackmon but then retired the three hitters he faced.

LHP Brooks Raley came on in the bottom of the ninth and got into trouble walking lefties pinch-hitter Randall Grichuik and Nolan Jones and was then taken out.

RHP Adam Ottavino followed and was helped out by his defense after Lindor made a heads ups play to throw out Jones as he was trying to get back to second base.

Ottavino then closed out by striking out pinch-hitter Mike Moustakis and picked up his fifth save of the season.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Saturday, May 27 at the Rockies at 9:10 p.m.

Game 52: Mets vs. Rockies 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. Brett Baty-3B

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Tommy Pham-LF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Max Scherzer (3-2, 4.01 ERA) vs. RHP Connor Seabold (1-1, 5.97 ERA)

Mets Rout Cubs 10-1 Led By Carrasco and Powerful Offense

Mets 1B Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to Nam Y. Huh-AP)

 The New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 10-1 tonight at Wrigley Field to snap their two-game losing streak and improved their record to 26-25.

In the top of the first, CF Brandon Nimmo led off with a single and two batters later, 2B Jeff McNeil and then 1B Pete Alonso walked to load the bases.

3B Brett Baty came up next and drove in Nimmo for the first run of the game with a sacrifice fly.

In the top of the third, McNeil singled with two outs and then Alonso followed with a single.

Baty then hit singled and McNeil scored on an error.

RF Starling Marte followed with a two-run single.

In the top of the fifth, McNeil singled and then Alonso was hit by a pitch.

McNeil and Alonso then executed a perfect double steal which allowed McNeil to score.

In the top of the seventh, McNeil singled with one out and then Alonso followed with a two-run homer to break the game open.

In the top of the eighth, DH Daniel Daniel Vogelbach led off with a single and two batters later catcher Francisco Alvarez doubled.

Nimmo came up next and delivered with a two-run triple and then SS Francisco Lindor capped off the scoring with a RBI single.

RHP Carlos Carrasco got off to a tough start in the bottom of the first after he gave up a solo homer to SS Dansby Swanson but settled down after that.

Carrasco had a 1-2-3 bottom of the second and worked out of a bases loaded jam in the bottom of the third.

He gave up a one-out walk in the bottom of the fourth and then retired the next 10 hitters he faced.

Carrasco gave up a two-out single to catcher Yan Gomez in the bottom of the seventh and was then taken out.

His final line was 6.2 innings, five hits, one run, two walks and four strikeouts.

Carrasco had excellent command of his fastball and change-up.

He picked up his first win of the season.

RHP Adam Ottavino came in next and got the last out in the bottom of the seventh.

RHP Tommy Hunter followed and closed it out with two scoreless innings in the bottom of the eighth and ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday, May 26 at the Colorado Rockies at 8:40 p.m.

Game 51: 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. Brett Baty-3B

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Mark Canha-LF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Carlos Carrasco (0-2, 8.68 ERA) vs. RHP Kyle Hendricks (Season Debut)

Mets Lose to Cubs 4-2 And Struggle Against Marcus Stroman

Mets RHP Kodai Senga (Photo Credits to David Banks-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Chicago Cubs 4-2 tonight at Wrigley Field for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record back to .500 at 25-25.

RHP Kodai Senga started out well with two scoreless innings, but ran into trouble in the bottom the third after he walked 2B Nico Hoerner to lead off the inning and two batters later, gave up a RBI double to SS Dansby Swanson.

Two batters later, Senga gave up a RBI double to RF Seiya Suzuki and later in the inning a RBI single to CF Mike Tauchman.

Senga had scoreless innings in the bottom of the fourth and fifth and was taken out after the inning due to a high pitch count because of his poor command.

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

RHP Drew Smith came in next in the bottom of the sixth and gave up a solo homer to Hoener.

LHP Brooks Raley and threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

RHP Jeff Brigham threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until LF Mark Canha singled and then catcher Francisco Alvarez followed with a two-run homer for his sixth homer of the season.

The bats did not do much against RHP Met RHP Marcus Stroman and they managed only four hits and had only two at-bats all game with runners in scoring position.

Only Alvarez, Canha and 1B Pete Alonso had hits off Stroman.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Thursday, May 25 at the Cubs at 7:40 p.m.

Game 50: 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. Brett Baty-3B

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Mark Canha-LF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (4-2, 3.77 ERA) vs. RHP Marcus Stroman (3-4, 3.05 ERA)

Mets Lose To Cubs 7-2 After Tylor Megill Struggles

Mets RHP Tylor Megill (Photo Credits to AP)

 The New York Mets lost to the Chicago Cubs 7-2 tonight at Wrigley Field to snap their five-game winning streak and dropped their record to 25-24.

RHP Tylor Megill started out well with a scoreless bottom of the first, but ran into trouble in the bottom of the second.

Megill gave up a solo homer to RF Seiya Suzuki and then walked the following hitter DH Christopher Morel.

Three batters later, Megill gave up a RBI single to catcher Yan Gomes and then a two-run homer to the following hitter 1B Matt Mervis.

Megill responded with a scoreless bottom of the third, but his troubles continued in the bottom of the fourth.

LF Tommy Pham dropped a fly ball that allowed lead-off hitter CF Mike Tauchman to reach second base and after striking out the next two hitters, Megill gave up a RBI single to Mervis.

Two batters Megill gave up a RBI single to SS Dansby Swanson and was then taken out.

His final line was 3.2 innings, six hits, six runs (four earned), two walks and five strikeouts.

RHP Dominic Leone followed with 1.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Stephen Nogosek came in next and gave up a solo homer to Morel in the bottom of the seventh.

RHP Jeff Brigham had to come in the bottom of the eighth and picked the last out of the inning.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first three innings until the top of the fourth after 1B Pete Alonso hit a solo homer.

It was Alonso's Major League leading 18th homer of the season as well as his fifth in the last seven games.

In the top of the sixth, CF Brandon Nimmo and 2B Eduardo Escobar singled and then SS Francisco Lindor walked to load the bases.

Alonso came up next and drove in Nimmo on a RBI ground-out but then pinch-hitter Daniel Vogelbach flew out RF Starling Marte grounded out to end the inning.

The Met bats struggled all night with men on base and failed to get timely hits.

They went 0-7 with runners in scoring position and left six runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 24 at the Cubs at 7:40 p.m.

Game 49: Mets vs. Cubs Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Eduardo Escobar-2B

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Mark Vientos-DH

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. Tommy Pham-LF

9. Gary Sanchez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (5-2, 3.88 ERA) vs. LHP Drew Smyly (4-1, 2.86 ERA)

Mets Beat Guardians 2-1 to Sweep Doubleheader after Verlander Dominates

Mets RHP Justin Verlander (Photo Credits to Gregory Fisher-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 tonight at Citi Field to sweep the day-night doubleheader and their fifth consecutive win overall to improve their record to 25-23.

RHP Justin Verlander got off to a tough start in the top of the first inning after he gave up a solo homer to 3B Jose Ramirez but settled down after that.

Verlander had a stellar outing allowing one run on three hits in eight innings. 

He gave up no walks and had five strikeouts.

Verlander was able to the Guardians off balanced all night with his fastball topping out between 92-95 mph along with his curveball, change-up and slider. 

It was the best outing by a Mets starting pitcher this season as well as the deepest any starter has gone this year.

Verlander gave the bullpen a much needed rest after they have been taxed the last few games with some much needed length.

Verlander picked up his second win and lowered his ERA to 3.60.

LHP Brooks Raley came on in the top of the ninth and closed it out after he got Ramirez to ground into a double play and picked up his first save of the season.

The offense did not do much for the five innings against Guardians ace RHP Shane Bieber until the bottom of the sixth after SS Francisco Lindor hit a game-tying solo homer.

In the bottom of the eighth, catcher Francisco Alvarez led off with a single and two batters later, Lindor singled which allowed pinch-runner Starling Marte to advance to third.

2B Jeff McNeil followed and drove in Marte with a game-winning sacrifice fly.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return to action on Tuesday, May 23th at the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field at 7:40 p.m. 

Game 48 (Game 2 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Guardians 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. Brett Baty-3B

6. Mark Canha-RF

7. Mark Vientos-DH

8. Tommy Pham-LF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Justin Verlander (1-2, 4.76 ERA) vs. RHP Shane Bieber (3-2, 3.20 ERA)

Mets Beat Guardians 5-4 in Game 1 of Doubleheader Powered By Marte

 

Mets RF Starling Marte (Photo Credits to Vincent Carchietta-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 this afternoon at Citi Field in the first game of a doubleheader for their fourth consecutive win and improved their record to 24-23.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first three innings until the bottom of the fourth after DH Daniel Vogelbach walked, catcher Gary Sanchez singled and then 2B Eduardo Escobar drove in Vogelbach with a RBI single.

In the bottom of the sixth, 1B Pete Alonso and 3B Brett Baty singled to start the innings and two batters later Vogelbach walked to load the bases.

Sanchez came up next and hit a sacrifice fly to score Alonso.

In the bottom of the seventh, CF Nimmo led off with a towering solo homer that went 442 feet.

In the bottom of the eighth, Baty led off with a walk and RF Starling Marte came through with a much-needed game-winning two-run homer.

RHP Max Scherzer had a stellar outing with six scoreless innings allowing three hits and one walk with five strikeouts.

Scherzer lowered his ERA to 4.01 and now has allowed one run and five hits over 11 innings in his last two starts.

LHP Brooks Raley followed with a scoreless top of the seventh.

RHP Adam Ottavino came in next in the top of the eighth and had a difficult outing allowing two runs on three hits and recorded only two outs before being taken out.

RHP David Robertson appeared next in the inning and gave up a two-run homer to 3B Jose Ramirez.

Robertson was able to respond and rebound in the top of the ninth with a 1-2-3 inning and picked up his second win.

The Mets have another game tonight against the Guardians at 7:10 p.m. on ESPN"s Sunday Night Baseball.

Game 47 (Game 1 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Guardians 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. Starling Marte-RF

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Gary Sanchez-C

9. Eduardo Escobar-2B

The pitching match-up is RHP Max Scherzer (3-2, 4.88 ERA) vs. RHP Tanner Bibee (1-1, 3.22 ERA)

Mets-Guardians Game Postponed

 Today's Mets-Guardians game has been postponed due to rain.

The game will be made up tomorrow as part of a split-admission doubleheader at Citi Field.

Game one is scheduled to begin at 1:40 p.m and game two has been scheduled for 7:10 p.m.

Mets Beat Guardians 10-9 on Walk-off By Lindor

Mets SS Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Cleveland Guardians 10-9 tonight at Citi Field for their third consecutive win and improved their record back to .500 at 23-23.

RHP Carlos Carrasco got off to a rocky start in the top of the first after he gave up a single to former Met SS Amed Rosario, walked 3B Jose Ramirez and then gave up a three-run homer to DH Josh Naylor.

Carrasco's struggles continued in the top of the second after he gave up a lead-off double to CF Myles Straw and two batters a RBI single to catcher Cam Gallagher.

Carrasco had scoreless innings in the top of the third and fourth, but in the top of the fifth, he walked RF Will Brennan to lead off the inning who then stole second and advanced to third on a wild pitch and then gave up a RBI single to Rosario. 

Carrasco was taken out after the inning and his final line was five innings, five runs, three walks and two strikeouts.

RHP Dominic Leone came in next and had a scoreless top of the sixth, but had a much more difficult time back out for the top of the seventh after he gave up a lead-off single to Brennan, hit Gallager with a hit by pitch and then walked LF Steven Kwan to load the bases and was then taken out.

RHP Stephen Nogosek appeared next and gave up a RBI single to Rosario, but CF Brandon Nimmo made a perfect throw to throw out Brennam who was caught in a rundown.

Nogosek then walked Ramirez to load the bases and then gave up a two-run single to Naylor.

Nogosek then gave up a walk to load the bases and was then taken out.

RHP Tommy Hunter appeared next and retired 2B Andres Giminez on a ground-out to end the inning.

RHP Adam Ottavino came on in the top of the eighth and had a scoreless inning.

RHP David Robertson threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

RHP Drew Smith came on in the top of the tenth and gave up a two-run homer to 1B Gabriel Arias. Smith was able to pick up his third win of the year.

The Met offense did not do much for the first four innings, but in the bottom of the fifth catcher Francisco Alvarez hit a solo homer with one out and two batters later SS Francisco Lindor doubled.

2B Jeff McNeil followed with a RBI single to score Lindor.

In the bottom of the sixth, 3B Brett Baty hit a solo homer to the opposite field.

In the bottom of the seventh, Nimmo led off with a walk and Lindor followed with a single.

McNeil then walked to load the bases and Alonso continued his torrid hitting with a grand slam to tie the game to extend his home run streak to four consecutive games. It was also his 71th career homer at Citi Field which ties Lucas Duda for the most in the stadium's history.

In the bottom of the tenth with Baty on second as the free runner, DH Mark Vientos drove him with a RBI single. 

Pinch-hitter Daniel Vogelbach struck out, but then Alvarez came through with a game-tying RBI single and advanced to second on a poor throw.

Nimmo then reached on an infield hit and Lindor capped off another incredible comeback with a RBI walk-off single.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, May 20 at home against the Guardians at 4:10 p.m.

 

Game 46: Mets vs. Guardians 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. Brett Baty-3B

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Mark Vientos-DH

8. Mark Canha-LF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Carlos Carrasco (0-2, 8.56 ERA) vs. RHP Cal Quantrill (2-2, 3.97 ERA)

Mets Call Up Catcher Gary Sanchez

Mets catcher Gary Sanchez (Photo Credits to Syracuse Mets)

 The New York Mets are called up catcher Gary Sanchez from Triple-A Syracuse.

Sanchez was signed by the Mets earlier this month after he played in the San Francisco Giants organization.

He struggled in Triple-A Sacramento with the Giants hitting .164, but did well in Triple-A Syracuse hitting .318 with one homer in 32 at-bats.

Last year with the Minnesota Twins Sanchez hit .205 with 16 homers in 128 games.

The corresponding roster move for Sanchez has not been announced yet.

Hopefully he will be able to hit some homers and provide some power as a back-up catcher and help take pressure off rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez.

Mets Take Series From Rays 3-2 Behind Alonso and Megill

 

Mets RHP Tylor Megill (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Tampa Rays 3-2 this afternoon at Citi Field for their second consecutive win to take two out of three games in the series and improved their record to 22-23.

In the bottom of the first, SS Francisco Lindor walked with one out and then advanced to second on a wild pitch.

2B Jeff McNeil followed with a single and 1B Pete Alonso then walked to load the bases.

3B Brett Baty then hit a RBI ground-out to bring in Lindor.

After scoreless innings in the bottom of the second and third, Alonso led off the bottom of the fourth with a solo homer for his 16th homer of the season and third in last three games.

In the bottom of the sixth, McNeil and 3B Brett Baty singled and then LF Tommy Pham hit an RBI infield single to score McNeil.

RHP Tylor Megill got off to a tough start in the top of the first after he gave up a lead-off single to Jose Lowe and then an infield single to LF Randy Arozarena.

Megill gave up a RBI ground-out to DH Harold Ramirez but settled down after that.

Megill wound up retiring 10 consecutive hitters before allowing a game-tying solo homer to Lowe in the top of the sixth and was taken out after the inning.

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

He picked up his fifth win and lowered his ERA to 3.88.

LHP Brooks Raley followed and threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

RHP Jeff Brigham came in next and threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

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

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday, May 19 at home against the Cleveland Guardians at 7:10 p.m.

Game 45: Mets vs. Rays 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. Brett Baty-3B

6. Tommy Pham-LF

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Eduardo Escobar-2B

9. Michael Perez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (4-2, 4..02 ERA) vs. RHP Taj Bradley (3-0, 3.52 ERA)

Mets Beat Rays 8-7 on Walk-Off Homer by Alonso

Mets DH Mark Vientos (Photo Credits to Vincent Carchietta-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Tampa Rays 8-7 tonight in 10 innings at Citi Field to snap their two-game losing streak and improved their record to 21-23.

The offense did not do much for the first six innings until the bottom of the seventh after LF Mark Canha was hit by a pitch with one out and then 3B Mark Vientos followed with a two-run homer to tie the game.

In the bottom of the ninth, DH Daniel Vogelbach led off with a walk and RF Starling Marte followed with a hit by pitch.

3B Brett Baty then struck out and Vientos flew out to centerfield, but then catcher Francisco Alvarez came up and delivered a three-run homer to tie the game.

In the bottom of the tenth, 2B Jeff McNeil led off with a single which advanced CF Brandon Nimmo to third after Nimmo started out the inning on second base as the "ghost runner."

Two batters later, 1B Pete Alonso capped off the comeback with a massive three-run walk-off homer for his Major League leading 15th homer of the season.

RHP Kodia Senga had the best start of his Met career allowing one run on three hits in six innings.

Senga gave up three walks with 12 strikeouts.

He had sharp command of his fastball, slider, change-up and "ghostfork" or splitter and hopefully will be able to build off this start.

RHP Jeff Brigham followed in the top of the seventh and gave up a solo homer to CF Jose Siri.

RHP Adam Ottavino came in next and gave up a two-run homer to 2B Brandon Lowe.

RHP Stephen Nogosek came on in the top of the ninth and gave up a RBI single to DH Randy Arozarena.

RHP David Robertson followed in the top of the tenth and gave up a RBI single to pinch-hitter Harold Ramirez and a RBI single to RF Josh Lowe, but still picked up his first win of the season.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, May 18 at home against the Rays at 1:10 p.m.

Game 44: Mets vs. Rays Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Eduardo Escobar-2B

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Tommy Pham-DH

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Mark Canha-LF

8. Mark Vientos-3B

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (4-2, 4.14 ERA) vs. LHP Josh Fleming (0-0, 4.26 ERA)

Mets Call Up Top Prospect Mark Vientos

Mets DH Mark Vientos (Photo Credits to Richard Nelson)

 The New York Mets are calling up top prospect Mark Vientos.

Vientos has crushing it this season  at Triple-A Syracuse hitting .333 with 11 doubles, 13 homers and 37 RBI.

He has also cut down on his strikeouts going from 28.6% last year in Triple-A to 20.5% this year.

Vientos has struggled defensively in the past and has improved at third base and first base, but is blocked by Brett Baty at 3B and Pete Alonso at 1B.

Vientos will most likely DH since the Mets have been lacking power there due to the struggles of Daniel Vogelbach.

Wherever Vientos plays, his power will be desperately needed for a team that is ranked in the bottom third in the National League in homers. They also have the fourth-fewest doubles in the league and fifth fewest runs in the National League.

It will be exciting to see what kind of spark Vientos brings to the starting lineup which will hopefully lead to some much needed wins.

Mets Lose To Rays 8-5 After Verlander Gets Rocked

Mets RHP Justin Verlander (Photo Credits to Corey Sipkin-NY Post)

 The New York Mets lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 8-5 tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 20-23.

RHP Justin Verlander made his home debut and started out well with two scoreless innings, but ran into trouble in the top of the third.

Verlander gave up an infield hit to 1B Harold Ramirez and then walked SS Wander Franco.

Later in the inning, Verlander gave up a three-run homer to 3B Isaac Parades.

Verlander's troubles continued in the top of the fourth after he gave up a one-out double to catcher Christian Bethancourt and two batters later, a RBI double to Ramirez.

Verlander had another difficult inning in the top of the fifth after he gave up a lead-off to 2B Brandon Lowe and two batters later gave up a two-run homer to Parades and was taken out after the inning.

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

RHP Dominic Leone came in next in the top of the sixth and gave up a solo homer to CF Jose Siri.

RHP Josh Walker followed and had a scoreless top of the seventh.

RHP Drew Smith gave up a RBI single to Ramirez in the top of the eighth.

RHP Adam Ottavino threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

The offense was held scoreless for the first four innings until the bottom of the fifth after 3B Brett Baty hit a solo homer.

In the bottom of the seventh, 2B Jeff McNeil led off with a single and 1B Pete Alonso followed with a two-run homer.

In the bottom of the ninth, McNeil led off with another single and two batters later, pinch-hitter Eduardo Escobar hit a two-run homer.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 17 at home against the Rays at 7:10 p.m.

Game 43: Mets vs. Rays 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. Tommy Pham--DH

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. Mark Canha-LF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Justin Verlander (1-1, 2.25 ERA) vs. LHP Jalen Beeks (1-2, 5.40 ERA)

Mets Crushed By Nationals 10-3 After Peterson Struggles

 

Mets LHP David Peterson (Photo Credits to Newsday.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 10-3 this afternoon at Nationals Park to split their four-game series and dropped their record to 20-22.

LHP David Peterson got off to a rocky start in the bottom of the first after he gave up a lead-off double to RF Lane Thomas and three batters later a RBI double to DH Joey Menesis.

Peterson had a scoreless bottom of the second, but had another tough inning in the bottom of the third after he gave up singles to Thomas and Luis Garcia and then another RBI double to Menesis.

Peterson then gave up a sacrifice fly to catcher Keibert Ruiz.

Peterson had more troubles in the bottom of the fourth allowing two more runs and another run in the bottom of the fifth and was taken out after the inning.

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

RHP Tommy Hunter came in next and gave up runs in the bottom of the sixth on a solo homer by SS CJ Abrams and a RBI single by Menesis.

Hunter gave up another in the bottom of the seventh on a sacrifice fly by 1B Dom Smith.

Hunter came back out for the bottom of the eighth and gave up a single to Menesis and then a RBI double to Adrams.

In the top of the second, RF Starling Marte singled with two outs, stole second and then advanced to third on a throwing error.

2B Jeff McNeil then drove in Marte with a RBI single and then 3B Eduardo Escobar singled and catcher Francisco Alvarez walked to load the bases, but then Alvarez was picked off first to end the inning.

In the top of the sixth, SS Francisco Lindor doubled, 1B Pete Alonso singled and then LF Tommy Pham drove in Lindor with a sacrifice fly.

In the top of the ninth, McNeil and Escobar singled and Alvarez walked to load the bases.

CF Brandon Nimmo drove in McNeil with a RBI ground-out, but SS Luis Guillorme flew out to end the game.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, May 16 back at home against the Tampa Bay Rays at 7:10 p.m.

Game 42: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-DH

4. Tommy Pham-LF

5. Mark Canha-1B

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Eduardo Escobar-3B

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (1-5, 7.68 ERA) vs. LHP Patrick Corbin (1-5. 4.87 ERA)

Mets Beat Nationals 8-2 After Offense Breaks Out

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

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 8-2 this afternoon at Nationals Park in the second game of a doubleheader and improved their record to 20-21.

The Met offense did not do much for the first four innings against RHP Jake Irwin, but came alive in the top of the fifth.

RF Starling Marte led off with a single and LF Mark Canha followed with a RBI double.

CF Tommy Pham then walked and two batters DH Brandon Nimmo came through with a RBI single.

Two batters later, SS Francisco Lindor drove in Pham with a RBI single.

1B Pete Alonso was then hit by a pitch to load the bases.

3B Brett Baty came up next and drew a walk which helped bring in another run.

Marte followed and broke the game open with a two-run single. 

Canha came up next and capped off the inning with a two-run single.

RHP Max Scherzer had a quality start allowing one run on two hits in five innings.

He gave up two walks with six strikeouts.

Scherzer picked up his third win.

LHP Brooks Raley came in next and ran into trouble in the bottom of the sixth after he loaded the bases due to three walks, but he was able to get out of the inning without allowing any runs.

RHP Jeff Brigham followed and threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

RHP Zach Muckenhirn came in next in the bottom of the eighth and gave up a RBI single to SS CJ Abrams.

Muckenhirn stayed in for the bottom of the ninth and closed it out with a scoreless inning.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Monday, May 15 at the Nationals at 4:05 p.m.

 

Game 41: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Jeff McNeil-2B

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Mark Canha-LF

8. Tommy Pham-CF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Max Scherzer (2-2, 5.56 ERA) vs. RHP Jake Irvin (1-0, 1.84 ERA) 

Mets Lose to Nationals 3-2 And Struggle With RISP

Mets catcher Michael Perez (Photo Credits to John Jones-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 3-2 this afternoon in the first game of a doubleheader at Nationals Park and dropped their record to 19-21.

The game resumed after a rainout yesterday and it started up again in the top of the third.

LHP Joey Lucchesi got the start in yesterday's game and gave up a run in two innings.

RHP Stephen Nogosek came in next and had a scoreless bottom of the third.

Nogosek came back out for the bottom of the fourth and into trouble after he walked 3B Jeimer Candelario, gave up a single to LF Stone Garrett and then a RBI single to SS CJ Abrams.

Nogosek had a scoreless bottom of the fifth and was then taken out.

RHP Dominic Leone followed and had a scoreless bottom of the sixth, but gave up a solo homer to Abrams in the bottom of the seventh.

RHP Dennis Santana had a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

The offense was held scoreless for the first two innings, but broke through in the top of the third after DH Daniel Vogelbach singled, catcher Michael Perez doubled and then CF Brandon Nimmo drove in Vogelbach with a sacrifice fly.

In the top of the seventh, Perez singled, Nimmo doubled and then LF Jeff McNeil drove in Perez with a sacrifice fly.

The bats struggled all game with men on base and failed to get a timely hit. They went 1-6 with runners in scoring position and left nine men on base.

The Mets have another game tonight at the Nationals at 4:35 p.m. in the second game of a doubleheader.

Mets-Nationals Suspended After Nearly Four Hour Rain Delay

 Tonight's Mets-Nationals game at Nationals was suspended due to inclement weather.

The game was delayed at 4:43 p.m and there was not an announcement made until 8:38 p.m,

This game will be made up as a part of a split-admission doubleheader with the continuation of suspended game beginning at 12:35 p.m.

The second game starts at 4:35 p.m.

The first game will begin in the top of the third inning with the Nationals leading 1-0.

Game 40: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Jeff McNeil-LF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Luis Guillorme-2B

9. Michael Perez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Joey Lucchesi (1-0, 4.43 ERA) vs. RHP Trevor Williams (1-1, 4.25 ERA)

Mets Beat Nationals 3-2 Led By Francisco Lindor

Mets SS Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to Greg Fieume-Getty Images)

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 tonight at Nationals Park to snap their one-game losing streak and improved their record to 19-20.

The offense was held scoreless for the first five innings but came alive in the top of the sixth.

RF Starling Marte led off with a single and DH Mark Canha followed with a double.

Three batters later, CF Brandon Nimmo walked to load the bases and then SS Francisco Lindor came up and cleared the bases with a single to right field.

RHP Tylor Megill allowed two runs on four hits in five innings. He gave up four walks and had four strikeouts.

Megill picked up his fourth win.

RHP Jeff Brigham followed with a scoreless bottom of the sixth.

RHP Adam Ottavino came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

RHP David Robertson appeared next and had a 1-2-3 bottom of the eighth.

Robertson came back out for the bottom of the ninth and got into trouble walking the first hitter 3B Jeimer Candelario and after striking out the next two hitters, he walked LF Jacob Alu.

Robertson was then taken out and RHP Drew Smith had to come in.

Smith was able to close it out by striking out RF Lane Thomas and picking up his first career save.

The  Mets next game is tomorrow Saturday, May 13 at the Nationals at 4:05 p.m.

Game 39: Mets vs. Nationals 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. Tommy Pham-LF

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Mark Canha--DH

8. Eduardo Escobar-3B

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (3-2, 4.33 ERA) vs. LHP Mackenzie Gore (3-2, 3.65 ERA)

Mets Shut Out by Reds 5-0 and Kodia Senga Struggles

Mets RF Starling Marte (Photo Credits to Katie Stratman-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 this afternoon at Great American Ball Park to lose two out of three games in the series and dropped their record to 18-20.

RHP Kodai Senga got off to a tough start in the bottom of the first after he gave up a lead-off double to 2b Jonathan India and three batters later a RBI single to LF Jake Fraley.

Senga then gave up a single to the following hitter DH Tyler Stephenson and then a RBI double to 3B Nick Senzel.

Senga's struggles in the inning continued after he gave up a walk to RF Henry Ramos and a two-run single to SS Kevin Newman.

Senga was able to settle down that with three scoreless innings in the bottom of the second, third and fourth.

He gave up a solo homer to 1B Spencer Steer in the bottom of the fifth and was taken out after the inning.

His final line was five innings, eight hits, five runs, one walk and seven strikeouts.

RHP Tommy Hunter followed with 2.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Dominic Leone came in and got the last two outs in the bottom of the eighth.

The offense did nothing all game and went 1-6 with runners in scoring position leaving nine runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night Friday, May 12 at the Washington Nationals at 7:05 p.m.

Game 38: Mets vs. Reds 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. Brett Baty-3B

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Mark Canha-LF

9.   Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (4-1, 3.38 ERA) vs. RHP Derek Law (2-4. 3.00 ERA)

Mets Beat Reds 2-1 Behind Stellar Start from Verlander

Mets RHP Justin Verlander (Photo Credits to Katie Stratman-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 tonight at Great American Ball Park to snap their three-game losing streak and improved their record to 18-19.

After a scoreless top of the first, 1B Pete Alonso tied the game up with a solo homer in the second for his 13th homer of the season which leads the Majors.

In the top of the fourth with two outs, 2B Luis Guillorme doubled, catcher Francisco Alvarez walked and then CF Brandon Nimmo drove in Guillorme with a RBI single.

RHP Justin Verlander got off to a tough start in the bottom of the first after he gave up a lead-off single to 2B Jonathan India and later in the inning a RBI double for LF Jake Fraley.

Verlander settled down after that in the bottom of the second and retired the next eight hitters he faced before giving up a walk in the bottom of the fourth.

He cruised the rest of the way and wound up retiring 15 out of the last 16 hitters he faced.

Verlander was still throwing hard in the bottom of the seventh up to 97 mph on his fastball and finished strong with two strikeouts in the inning and was able to preserve his energy to have a lot of velocity in the later innings and throw harder as the game went on.

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

Verlander had sharp command and mixed in all of his pitches well with his fastball, curveball, change-up and slider.

He picked up his first win and lowered his ERA to 2.25.

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

RHP David Robertson closed it out with a scoreless bottom of the ninth and picked up his seventh save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, May 11 at the Reds at 12:35 p.m.

Tomas Nido Goes on IL With Dry Eye Syndrome

Mets catcher Tomas Nido (Photo Credits to Wendell Cruz-USA Today Sports)

 New York Mets Manager Buck Showalter said before Wednesday's game catcher Tomas Nido is heading to the 10-day injured list with dry eye syndrome. 

Catcher Michael Perez is being called up as the back-up to Francisco Alvarez.

Game 37: Mets vs. Reds 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. Starling Marte-RF

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Luis Guillorme-2B

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Justin Verlander (0-1, 3.60 ERA) vs. RHP Hunter Greene (0-2, 3.74 ERA)

Mets Lose to Reds 7-6 After Peterson Has Another Rough Outing

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (Photo Credits to Sam Greene-The Enquirer

The New York Mets lost to the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 tonight at Great American Ball Park for their third consecutive loss and dropped their record to 17-19.

LHP David Peterson got off to a tough start in the bottom of the first after he gave up a one-out double to 3B Nick Senzel and two batters later, a RBI single to DH Tyler Stephenson.

Peterson's struggles continued in the bottom of the second after he gave up a walk and an infield hit and later in the inning a RBI ground-out to 2B Jonathan India. He then allowed a RBI single to the following hitter Senzel.

Peterson had a scoreless bottom of the third, but had more trouble in the bottom of the fourth after he gave up a one-out double to catcher Luke Malle and then a RBI double to India.

Peterson was taken out after that and his final line was 3.1 innings, seven hits, four runs, two walks and four strikeouts.

RHP Stephen Nogosek came back in and got the last two outs in the inning.

Nogosek stayed in for the bottom of the fifth and gave up a one-out single to RF Wil Myers and then Myers was called safe running to second base on a ground-out by SS Kevin Newman. 

Mets Manager Buck Showalter argued that Myers should be called for obstruction, but Showalter was thrown out of the game for the first time in his Met career.

Nogosek then gave up a two-run triple to CF TJ Friedl and a RBI single to the following hitter India and was then taken out.

RHP Jeff Brigham came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the sixth.

RHP Adam Ottavino threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

RHP Drew Smith threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

The offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until the top of the third after catcher Francisco Alvarez hit a solo homer.

The bats did not do much for the next two innings until the top of the sixth after Alvarez hit another solo homer.

In the top of the seventh, 1B Pete Alonso hit a solo homer.

Later in the inning, LF Mark Canha had a chance to cut into the lead with the bases loaded, but then he grounded into a double play scoring 3B Brett Baty.

In the top of the eighth, SS Francisco Lindor hit a solo homer.  Pinch-hitter Luis Guillorme came up with the bases loaded and two outs but struck out to end the threat.

The bats struggled to get a timely hit and went 0-3 with runners in scoring position leaving five runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 10 at the Reds at 6:40 p.m.

 

Game 36: Mets vs. Reds 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. Brett Baty-3B

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8.  Mark Canha-LF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (1-4, 7.34 ERA) vs. RHP Luke Weaver (0-2, 7.88 ERA)

Mets Crushed By Rockies 13-6 After Pitching Struggles Continue

Mets RHP Jimmy Yacabonis (Photo Credits to Robert Sabo-NY Post)

 The New York Mets lost to the Colorado Rockies 13-6 this afternoon at Citi Field to lose two out of three games in the series and dropped their record to under .500 at 17-18.

LHP Joey Lucchesi got off to a tough start in the top of the first after he gave up a solo homer to DH Randall Grichuk.

Lucchesi had a scoreless top of the second, but then gave up two more runs in the top of third on a RBI double by LF Jurickson Profar and a RBI single by RF Kris Bryant.

Lucchesi had a scoreless top of the fourth and was taken out after the inning.

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

RHP Jimmy Yacabonis came in next in the top of the fifth and it all imploded for him after he gave up five runs in the inning and recorded only one out

RHP Tommy Hunter followed and gave up two runs in 2.2 innings.

RHP Jeff Brigham threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Dominic Leone gave up two runs in the top of the ninth.

In the bottom of the first, CF Brandon Nimmo and SS Francisco Lindor started off the inning with walks.  RF Jeff McNeil followed with a RBI single to score Nimmo and two batters later, 3B Brett Baty came through with a two-run single.

In the bottom of the fourth, catcher Francisco Alvarez doubled with one out and then Nimmo was hit by a pitch and Lindor walked to load the bases.

McNeil came up next and drove in Alvarez with an infield single, but then 1B Pete Alonso struck out and Baty grounded out to end the inning.

In the following inning, LF Mark Canha doubled and then 2B Luis Guillorme followed with a RBI single.

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

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Tuesday, May 9 at the Cincinnati Reds at 6:40 p.m. 

Game 35: Mets vs. Rockies 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. Brett Baty-3B

6. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

7. Mark Canha-LF

8. Luis Guillorme-2B

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Joey Lucchesi (1-0, 3.86 ERA) vs. RHP Ryan Feltner (2-2, 4.45 ERA)

Mets Lose To Rockies 5-2 After Offensive Struggles Continue

Mets RHP Tylor Megill (Photo Credits to Getty Images)

 The New York Mets lost to the Colorado Rockies 5-2 this afternoon at Citi Field and dropped their record back to .500 at 17-17.

RHP Tylor Megill got off to a tough start in the top of the first after he walked lead-off hitter RF Charlie Blackmon and two batters later hit DH Kris Bryant.

Two batters later, Megill gave up a RBI single to catcher Elias Diaz.

Megill had more troubles in the top of the second after he gave up singles to SS Ezequiel Tovar and the following hitter CF Brenton Doyle.

Megill then gave up a sacrifice fly to Blackmon.

Megill had scoreless innings in the top of the third and fourth, but had another tough inning in the top of the fifth.

He gave up back-to-back walks and then another RBI single to Diaz and was then taken out.

His final line was 4.2 innings, six hits, three runs, three walks and four strikeouts.

RHP Stephen Nogosek came in next and got the last out in the top of the fifth.

Nogosek stayed in for the top of the sixth and walked 2 Harold Castro and then gave up a two-run homer to the following hitter Castro.

Nososek remained in the game in the top of the seventh and had three straight strikeouts.

RHP Dominic Leone followed in the top of the eighth and had a scoreless inning.

RHP Jeff Brigham had a scoreless top of the ninth.

In the bottom of the first, CF Brandon Nimmo led off with a single and two batters later SS Francisco Lindor doubled.

1B Pete Alonso followed with a sacrifice fly to score Nimmo.

In the bottom of the third, catcher Francisco Alvarez and Nimmo singled and then RF Starling Marte hit a sacrifice bunt.

Lindor followed with a RBI ground-out.

The offense did not do much after and their struggles to hit with men on base continued. They went 0-6 with runners in scoring position and left six runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday May 7 at home against the Rockies at 1:40 p.m.

Game 34: Mets vs Rockies 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. Tommy Pham-LF

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Mark Canha-1B

8. Eduardo Escobar-2B

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (3-1, 4.11 ERA) vs. LHP Austin Gomber (2-4, 7.57 ERA)

Mets Beat Rockies 1-0 Lead by Senga and Nimmo

Mets RHP Kodai Senga (Photo Credits to Vincent Carchietta-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 1-0 tonight at Citi Field to snap their three-game losing streak and improved their record to 17-16.

The offense did not do much outside of a solo homer by CF Brandon Nimmo in the bottom of the fourth.

In addition, Nimmo also had a double as well making a stellar diving catch in the top of the fifth.

RHP Kodai Senga struggled with command early on giving up two walks in the top of the first and third.

Senga was able to work his way out of both jams and settled down after the top of the third.

He worked around a single in the top of the fourth and had a 1-2 3 top of the fifth.

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

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

Senga picked up his fourth win and lowered his ERA to 3.38.

He gave his team a much needed strong outing and some length to help preserve the bullpen.

RHP Drew Smith followed and threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

RHP David Robertson came in next in the top of the eighth and got into trouble after giving up two walks.

Robertson was helped out later in the inning after he gave up a single to 3B Ryan McMahon that hit pinch-runner Brenton Doyle on the basepaths to end the inning and keep the lead.

RHP Adam Ottavino came on in the top of the ninth and gave up a lead-off single to CF Randall Grichuk who then stole second and advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt.

Ottavino came back to strike out pinch-hitter Mike Moustakas and then retired DH Charlie Blackmon on a hard liner to RF Starling Marte to end the game.

Ottavino picked up his fourth save and lowered his ERA to 3.75.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, May 6 at home against the Rockies at 4:10 p.m.

Game 33: Mets vs. Rockies 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. Jeff McNeil-2B

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Tommy Pham-LF

8. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (3-1, 4.15 ERA) vs. RHP Antonio Senzatela 

Mets Sign Reliever RHP Dominic Leone

Mets RHP Dominic Leone (Photo Credits to Richard Mackson-USA Today Sports)

 

The New York Mets signed reliever RHP Dominic Leone to a major league deal on Thursday and also activated RHP Justin Verlander off the injured list.

To make room for Leone on roster, catcher Omar Navarez was moved to 60-Day IL.

Leone pitched for the Texas Rangers Triple-A Affiliate earlier this year with a 1.59 ERA and 15 strikeouts with two walks in 11 1/3 innings.

He had a 4.01 ERA in 55 appearances with the San Francisco Giants last year.

His best year with the Giants was in 2021 where he had a 1.51 ERA in 57 games.

Leone has a 3.69 ERA and 373 strikeouts in 356 career major league innings.

Mets Swept by Tigers 2-0 in Verlander's Return

Mets RHP Justin Verlander (Photo Credits to Lon Horwedel-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Detroit Tigers 2-0 this afternoon at Comerica Park to get swept in their three-game series and dropped their record to 16-16.

RHP Justin Verlander made his season debut and got off to a tough start in the bottom of the first after he gave up solo homers to CF Riley Greene and SS Javier Baez.

Verlander was able to settle down after that and did not allow more runs allowing working his way out of a jam in the bottom of the third with runners on second and third.

He was taken out after five innings on a limited pitch count of 79 pitches.

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

RHP Jeff Brigham followed with a scoreless bottom of the sixth.

RHP Dominic Leone came in next in his team debut and threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

RHP Drew Smith threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

The offense did not do much all day and were shut down by LHP Eduardo Rodriguez.

They managed only three hits and one walk.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday May 5, back at home at Citi Field against the Colorado Rockies at 7:10 p.m.

Game 32: Mets vs. Tigers 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. Tommy Pham-DH

6. Jeff McNeil-2B

7. Mark Canha-LF

8. Eduardo Escobar-3B

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Justin Verlander vs. LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (2-2, 2.21 ERA)

Mets Swept By Tigers in Doubleheader 8-1 and Scherzer Struggles

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

 The New York Mets lost to the Detroit Tigers 8-1 this afternoon at Comerica Park in the second game of a doubleheader for their second consecutive loss following a loss in first game of doubleheader and dropped their record to 16-15.

RHP Max Scherzer made his return after a 10-game suspension and got off to a tough start in the bottom of the first inning after he gave up a lead-off walk and a singe. 

Two batters later, Scherzer gave up a sacrifice fly to 3B Nick Maton and then a RBI double to 1B Spencer Torkelson.

Scherzers's struggles continued in the bottom of the second after he gave up a solo homer to catcher Eric Haase.

Scherzer had a scoreless bottom of the third, but it unraveled for him in the bottom of the fourth after he gave up a lead-off single and then a two-run homer to RF Matt Vierling.

Scherzer then gave up a single to two out of the next three hitters he faced and was then taken out.

RHP Zack Muckenhirn came in next and gave up a RBI single to CF Riley Greene.

Muckenhirn was able to settle down with a double play to end the bottom of the fourth and had a 1-2-3 bottom of the fifth.

RHP Jose Butto followed with scoreless innings in the bottom of the sixth and seventh and came back out for the bottom of the eighth.

Butto gave up a lead-off single and was taken out after he struck out the following hitter.

RHP John Curtiss came in next and two batters later gave up a double to Haase and a two-run single to DH Andy Ibanez.

The offense did not do much outside of the top of the fourth after 1B Pete Alonso led off with a walk and DH Daniel Vogelbach followed with a RBI double.

They struggled with men on base and went 0-7 with runners in scoring position and left five men on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, May 4 at the Tigers at 1:10 p.m.

Game 31 (Game 2 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Tigers 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. Brett Baty-3B

8. Luis Guillorme-2B

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Max Scherzer (2-1, 3.72 ERA) vs RHP Michael Lorezen (0-1, 7.07 ERA)

Mets Lose To Tigers 6-5 After Blowing Lead in 8th

Mets RHP Adam Ottavino (Photo Credits to Robert Edwards-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Detroit Tigers 6-5 this afternoon  in the first game of a doubleheader at Comerica Park and dropped their record to 16-14.

.LHP Joey Lucchesi had a rough outing allowing four runs in four innings.

RHP Jimmy Yacabonis followed with three scoreless innings in the bottom of the fifth, sixth and seventh.

RHP Adam Ottavino came on in the bottom of the eighth and gave up a two-run double to DH Eric Haase. 

After a scoreless top of the first, LF Tommy Pham and DH Mark Canha hit solo homers in the top of second.

In the top of the fifth, 3B Brett Baty and catcher Tomas Nido singled to start off the inning and then Baty scored on a throwing error hy LF Andy Ibanez.

Three batters later, SS Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer.

The bats did not do much after that and struggled with timely hits leaving five runners on base and going 2-6 with runners in scoring position.

The Mets have another game tonight at the Tigers at 6:40 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. RF Starling Marte-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Tommy Pham-LF

6. Jeff McNeil-2B

7. Mark Canha-DH

8.  Brett Baty-3B

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Joey Lucchesi (1-0, 2.19 ERA) vs. LHP Joey Wentz (0-3, 6.45 ERA)

Mets-Tigers Game Postponed

 Tonight's Mets-Tigers game has been postponed. 

It will be made up tomorrow, Wednesday, May 3 as part of a split doubleheader.

The first game begins at 1:40 p.m. and the second game starts at 6:40 p.m.

Game 30: Mets vs. Tigers 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. Jeff McNeil-2B

6. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

7. Mark Canha-LF

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Francisco Alavarez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Joey Lucchesi (1-0, 2.19 ERA vs. RHP Michael Lorezen (0-1, 7.07 ERA)

Mets Split Doubleheader against Braves 5-3 Powered By Alvarez

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (Photo Credits to Wendell Cruz-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 this afternoon in the second game of a doubleheader to snap their two-game losing streak and improved their record to 16-13.

The offense got on the board early in the bottom of the first after 2B Jeff McNeil singled and then DH Daniel Vogelbach followed with a RBI double.

The bats did not do much for the next three innings until the bottom of the fifth after 3B Brett Baty doubled, CF Brandon Nimmo singled and then RF Starling Marte drove in Baty with a RBI single.

In the bottom of the sixth, Vogelbach and LF Mark Canha walked with one out and then catcher Francisco Alvarez came through with a RBI double.

In the bottom of the eighth, 2B Jeff McNeil drove in a much needed insurance run with a solo homer.

RHP Tylor Megill cruised through the first five innings, but ran into trouble into the top of the sixth.

Megill gave up a lead-off double to catcher Chadwick Tromp and then walked 1B Matt Olson and DH Sean Murphy which loaded the bases.

It all fell apart for Megill after that when he gave up a three-run double to LF Eddie Rosario and he was then taken out.

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

RHP Drew Smith followed with 1.1 scoreless innings and picked up his second win.

RHP David Robertson closed it with two scoreless innings in the top of the eighth and ninth and picked up his sixth save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, May 2 at the Detroit Tigers at 6:40 p.m.

Game 29 (Game 2 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Braves 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. Jeff McNeil-2B

6. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

7. Mark Canha-LF

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (3-1, 3.96 ERA) vs. RHP Charlie Morton (3-2, 2.76 ERA)

Mets Lose to Braves 9-8 in First Game of Doubleheader Due to Pitching Struggles

Mets 3B Brett Baty (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 9-8 this afternoon in the first game of a doubleheader and dropped their record to 15-13.

RHP Denyl Reyes had a rocky top of the first inning as the "opener" and allowed five runs.

RHP John Curtiss came in next and gave up a run in two innings.

RHP Stephen Nogosek followed and 2.2 scoreless innings.

RHP Jef Brigham came in next and had a rough appearance allowing three runs in 1.1 innings.

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

In the bottom of the first, CF Brandon Nimmo led off with a triple and RF Starling Marte followed with a walk.

SS Francisco Lindor then hit a RBI single.

After a scoreless bottom of the second, Marte led off the bottom of the third with a single and then Lindor followed with a walk.

1B Pete Alonso came up next and delivered a three-run homer.

In the bottom of the sixth, 3B Brett Baty led off with a homer. 

In the bottom of the seventh, Lindor and Alonso led off with hit by pitches and then LF Jeff McNeil singled to load the bases.

DH Daniel Vogelbach then grounded into a fielder's choice and Lindor and Alonso scored on errors.

In the bottom of the ninth, 3B Eduardo Escobar hit a solo homer with two outs, but Baty lined out to end the game.

The offense struggled all day with men on base and went 3-14 with runners in scoring position leaving eight runners on base.