Mets Lose to Giants 5-4 After Robertson Blows Lead

 

Mets First Baseman Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to Cory Woodruff)

The New York Mets lost to the San Francisco Giants 5-4 tonight at Citi Field for their third consecutive loss and dropped their record to 36-46.

RHP Carlos Carrasco had a scoreless top of the first, but gave up a RBI single to SS Brandon Crawford in the top of the second.

Carrasco had scoreless innings in the top of the third and fourth, but then gave up a solo homer to former Met DH Wilmer Flores in the top of the fifth and was then taken out.

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

RHP Jeff Brigham came in next and threw 1.1 scoreless innings.

LHP Brooks Raley got the last two outs in the top of the seventh.

RHP David Robertson came on in the top of the eighth and after striking out Flores to lead off the inning, ran into trouble after 1B Pete Alonso made a costly fielder error which allowed RF Joc Pederson to reach 1B.

Robertson then walked another former Met 3B J.D. Davis and then gave up a three-run homer to catcher Patrick Bailey.

RHP Grant Hartwig threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after SS Francisco Lindor and then 2B Jeff McNeil followed with a RBI double.

In the bottom of the second, LF Tommy Pham led off with an infield single and then 3B Brett Baty grounded into a fielder's choice, but then Pham was able to advance to third on an error by 1B Lamonte Wade Jr.

In the bottom of the fifth, McNeil hit another RBI double.

In the bottom of the sixth, Pham continued his torrid stretch at the plate with a RBI single.

The Met offense's struggles with men on base continued after they went 0-5 with runners in scoring position leaving six runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, July 1 at home against the Giants at 4:10 p.m.

Game 82: Mets vs. Giants 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. Tommy Pham-LF

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. Mark Canha-RF

9. Omar Navarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Carlos Carrasco (2-3, 6.19 ERA) vs. RHP Alex Cobb (5-2,  3.09 ERA)

Mets Lose to Brewers 3-2 And Fail To Get Timely Hit

Mets 1B Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to Lloyd Mitchell-AM NewYork

The New York Mets lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 tonight at Citi Field to lose three out of four games in the series and dropped their record to 36-45.

RHP Max Scherzer started out well with five scoreless innings, but ran into trouble in the top of the sixth after he gave up a lead-off infield single to 1B Rowdy Tellez and two batters later, a two-run homer to catcher Victor Caratini and was taken out after the inning.

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

LHP T.J. McFarland came in next and gave up an infield hit and a walk and was then taken out.

RHP Dominic Leone followed and gave up an infield hit to pinch-hitter Owen Wilson and then a sacrifice fly to 3B Brian Anderson.

RHP Drew Smith threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP David Robertson threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings, but in the bottom of the third, 3B Brett Baty and CF Brandon Nimmo hit back-to-back homers.

In the bottom of the seventh, they had a golden scoring opportunity after DH Mark Canha singled, pinch-hitter Danny Mendick reached on an error and then Nimmo was hit by a pitch to load the bases with one out.

RF Starling Marte came up next and had a chance to deliver, but grounded into a double play.

In the bottom of the ninth, Canha walked with one out and then catcher Francisco Alvarez singled.

Two batters later, Nimmo walked to load the bases with two outs.

Marte followed and had a chance to tie or win the game, but struck out to end it.

The Met offense struggled all night with men on base and was 0-4 with runners in scoring position leaving nine runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday. June 30 at home against the San Francisco Giants at 7:10 p.m.

 

Game 81: Mets vs. Brewers 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-LF

6. Jeff McNeil-2B

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Max Scherzer (7-2, 3.95 ERA) vs. RHP Adrian Houser (2-2, 4.02 ERA)

Mets Lose to Brewers 5-2 And Struggle With RISP

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

 The New York Mets lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 tonight at Citi Field and dropped their record to 36-44.

RHP Kodai Senga got off to a rocky start in the top of the first after he gave up a lead-off double to LF Christian Yelich and after back-to-back strikeouts, walked SS Willy Adames and then gave up a two-run double to DH Jesse Winker.

Senga settled down after that and did not allow any more runs working out of his of a bases loaded jam in the top of the third, but once again was hurt by a high pitch count.

He had to come out after five innings with 102 pitches and his final line was five innings, two runs, two walks and eight strikeouts.

RHP Grant Harwig came in next in the top of the sixth and gave up a RBI single to RF Blake Perkins.

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

RHP Adam Ottavino came on in the top of the eighth and after retiring the first two hitters, gave up a double to 3B Brian Anderson, walked Perkins and then hit CF Joey Wiemer on a close pitch to load the bases.

Ottavino then gave up a two-run single to Yelich.

LHP T.J. McFarland threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

LF Tommy Pham drove in the first run of the game with a solo homer in the bottom of the second.

In the bottom of the fourth, SS Francisco Lindor walked, 1B Pete Alonso singled and then Pham walked to load the bases.

Catcher Francisco Alvarez then drew another walk to bring in tying run, but then 3B Brett Baty struck out and LF Mark Canha grounded into a double play to end the threat and waste a golden scoring opportunity.

The Met offense could not come up with a big hit all night and went 0-6 with runners in scoring position leaving seven runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Thursday, June 29 at home against the Brewers at 7:10 p.m.

Game 80: Mets vs. Brewers 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-LF

6. Francisco Alvarez-C

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. Mark Canha-DH

9. Danny Mendick-2B

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (6-5, 3.52 ERA) vs. LHP Wade Miley (5-2, 2.91 ERA)

Mets Beat Brewers 7-2 Led By David Peterson

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

The New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 tonight at Citi Field to snap their two-game losing streak and improved their record to 36-43.

The Mets offense was held scoreless for the first three innings until RH Julio Teheran, but came alive in the bottom of the fourth after CF Brandon Nimmo led off with a solo homer and two batters later SS Francisco Lindor hit a solo homer.

In the bottom of the fifth, DH Daniel Vogelbach led off with a single and three batters later, Nimmo delivered again with a two-run homer his second of the night.

In the bottom of the sixth, 1B Pete Alonso was hit by a pitch with one out and then stole second.

Two batters later, LF Tommy Pham came through with a RBI double to score Alonso.

Vogelbach followed with a two-run homer to break the game open.

LHP David Peterson worked his way out of a bases loaded jam in the top of the first and then settled in after that.

Peterson had five strikeouts in his final 2 1/3 innings.

He threw a much needed six scoreless innings allowing five hits and three walks with five strikeouts.

Peterson had improved command of his fastball and slider in his return back from the minor leagues.

He picked up his second win and lowered his ERA from 8.08 to 7.00.

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

RHP Jeff Brigham gave up a two-run single to 3B Brian Anderson in the top of the eighth and was taken out in the middle of the inning.

RHP Dominic Leone closed it out with 1.1 scoreless innings.

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

Game 79: Mets vs. Brewers 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. Tommy Pham-LF

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (1-6, 8.08 ERA) vs. RHP Julio Teheran (2-2, 1.53 ERA)

Mets Lose To Brewers 2-1 Due To Lack Of Offense

Mets RHP Justin Verlander (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 35-43.

RHP Justin Verlander had a bounce-back outing throwing five scoreless innings with five hits and no walks with five strikeouts.

RHP Drew Smith followed in the top of the sixth and gave up a two-run homer to CF Joey Wiemer.

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

LHP Brooks Raley threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP David Robertson threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Met offense did not do much outside of the bottom of the fourth after RF Starling Marte lead off with a single and then stole second and advanced to third on a throwing error by catcher Wilson Contreras.

SS Francisco Lindor followed with a sacrifice fly.

The bats managed only three hits all night and left four runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, June 27 at home against the Brewers at 7:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Tommy Pham-LF

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Francisco Alvarez-C

9. Brett Baty-3B

The pitching match-up is RHP Justin Verlander (2-4, 4.50 ERA) vs. RHP Colin Rea (3-4, 4.88 ERA)

Mets Lose To Phillies 7-6 After Bullpen Blows 3 -Run Lead In Eighth

Mets RHP Jeff Brigham (Photo Credits to Eric Hartline-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets to the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park to lose two out of three games in the series and dropped their record to 35-42.

RHP Carlos Carrasco had a tough starting allowing two runs on five hits in only four innings.

He gave up two walks with five strikeouts.

RHP Dominic Leone came in next and gave up two walks and then catcher Omar Narvaez made a throwing error after SS Trea Turner tried to steal third which allowed Turner to steal.

RHP Grant Hartwig followed with two scoreless innings in the bottom of the sixth and seventh.

However, it all fell apart in the bottom of the eighth after LHP Josh Walker came in and got into immediate trouble after he walked DH Bryce Harper and then gave up a single to catcher J.T. Realmuto and walked 2B Bryson Stott to load the bases and was then taken out.

RHP Jeff Brigham came in next and was able to get a ground-ball from 3B Alex Bohm, but 3B Brett Baty botched a routine double play which allowed a run to score.

Brigham then walked 3B Brendan Marsh to allow another run to score.

Two batters later, Brigham hit LF Kyle Schwarber which tied the game and then hit Turner which brought in the game-winning run.

In the top of the third, Baty led off the inning with an infield single and then Narvaez followed with a single.

Three batters later, 1B Pete Alonso came through with a two-run single.

In the top of the fourth, Baty singled with two outs and Narvaez followed with a walk.

CF Brandon Nimmo came up next and delivered a RBI single.

In the top of the fifth, SS Francisco Lindor led off with a solo homer.

In the top of the sixth, Narvaez walked with one out and then Nimmo followed with a single.

RF Starling Marte then hit a RBI ground-out.

In the top of the seventh,  Alonso led off with a solo homer.

The Mets offense struggled with men on base going 2-10 with runners in scoring position leaving 10 runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday, June 26 back at home at Citi Field against the Milwaukee Brewers at 7:10 p.m.

 

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

Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Tommy Pham-LF

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Omar Navarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Carlos Carrasco (2-3, 6.34 ERA) vs. RHP Zack Wheeler (6-4, 3.48 ERA)

 

Mets Beat Phillies 4-2 Led By Strong Outing From Scherzer

Mets RHP Max Scherzer (Photo Credits to AP)

 The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park to snap their three-game losing streak and improved their record to 35-41.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the top of the first after RF Starling Marte hit a solo homer.

After a scoreless top of the second, 2B Luis Guillorme led off the top of the third with a triple and two batters later CF Brandon Nimmo hit a RBI single.

In the top of the sixth, Nimmo led off the inning with a single and then Marte and SS Lindor followed with singles to load the bases.

1B Pete Alonso came up next and drove in a run on an RBI ground-out.

DH Tommy Pham followed with a RBI single.

RHP Max Scherzer started out well with three scoreless innings, but in the bottom of the fourth gave up a solo homer to RF Nick Castellanos.

Scherzer was able work around a single by 2B Bryson Stott after he retired 3B Alec Bohm on a ground-out to end the inning.

Scherzer gave up a lead-off double to CF Brandon Marsh in the bottom of the fifth and then three batters later, gave up a RBI single to SS Trea Turner.

Scherzer then struck out DH Bryce Harper to keep the game tied.

Scherzer came back out and threw a scoreless bottom of the sixth and was taken out after the inning.

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

Scherzer had sharp command of his slider and fastball.

He picked up his seventh win and lowered his ERA to 3.95.

LHP Brooks Raley came in next and got two outs in the bottom of the seventh and was then taken out.

RHP Adam Ottavino followed and struck out Turner to end the inning.

Ottavino came back out for the bottom of the eighth and walked two batters and retired one hitter and was then taken out.

RHP David Robertson came in next and was able to get Stott to ground into a double play to end the inning.

Robertson stayed in for the bottom of the ninth and was able to induce a game-ending double play to pick up his 11th save on the season.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, June 25 at the Phillies at 1:35 p.m.

Game 75: Mets vs. Phillies 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. Francisco Alvarez-C

7. Mark Canha-LF

8. Luis Guillorme-2B

9. Danny Mendick-3B

The pitching match-up is RHP Max Scherzer (6-32, 4.04 ERA) vs. LHP Cristopher Sanchez (0-0, 3.24 ERA(

Mets Lose To Phillies 5-1 Behind Defensive Miscues

Mets SS Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to Kyle Ross-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 tonight at Citizens Bank Park and dropped their record to 34-41.

In the bottom of the first, CF Brandon Nimmo dropped a fly ball by lead-off hitter by LF Kyl Schwarber which lead to two unearned runs for RHP Kodai Senga on a RBI single by DH Bryce Harper and a sacrifice fly by 2B Bryson Stott.

Senga settled down after that with scoreless innings in the bottom of the second, third, fourth, and fifth but left in the game in the bottom of the sixth with runners on first and third and one out.

LHP Josh Walker came in next and was able to induce a pop-up but SS Francisco Lindor dropped a routine pop up which allowed a run to score.

Later in the inning, Walker gave up a two-run single to SS Trea Turner.

RHP Jeff Brigham had to come in to get the last out in the bottom of the sixth.

LHP Brooks Raley threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

RHP Vinny Nittoli threw a scoreles bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense struggled all night outside of a solo homer by Nimmo in the third and managed only three hits.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, June 24 at the Phillies at 4:05 p.m.

Mets Trade Eduardo Escobar to Angels for Two Top 20 pitching prospects

Mets 3B Eduardo Escobar (Photo Credits to Ed Delany-MetsMerized)

 The New York Mets traded 3B Eduardo Escobar to the Los Angeles Angels on Friday for pitching prospects RHP Coleman Crow and RHP Landon Marceaux.

Escobar had hit well since being move to a part-time bench and Brett Baty was named starting third baseman and hit .323 with three homers, two triples, and a double in 67 plate appearances.

Crow is the No. 19  ranked prospect in the Angels system and has 1.88 ERA and 0.63 WHIP with 31 strikeouts and six walks in 24 innings in four Double-A starts this year, but has been on the injured list since May with elbow inflammation.

Marceaux is the No.20 ranked prospect in the Angels system with a 4.88 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 12 Double-A starts this year.

The Mets will be paying all of Escobar's salary this year.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

6. Tommy Pham-LF

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Francisco Alvarez-C

9. Brett Baty-3B

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (6-4, 3.53 ERA) vs. RHP Taijuan Walker (7-3, 4.31 ERA)

Mets Lose To Astros 10-8 After Pitching Struggles Continue

 

Mets RHP Tylor Megill (Photo Credits to Brett Davis-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets lost to the Houston Astros 10-8 this afternoon at Minute Maid Park to lose two out of three games in the series and dropped their record to 34-40.

Mets RHP Tylor Megill got off to a tough start in the bottom of the first after he gave up two runs on a wild pitch and RBI single by 3B Alex Bregman.

Megill had a scoreless bottom of the second, but gave up two more runs in the bottom of the third on two-run single by LF Corey Julks and was then taken out.

His final line was 2.1 innings, four hits, five runs, four walks and two strikeouts.

RHP Dominic Leone followed and gave up four runs in 1.1 innings.

RHP Grant Hartwig came in next and threw 1.1 scoreless innings.

LHP Josh Walker gave up a run in the bottom of the sixth,

RHP Adam Ottavino threw two scoreless innings in the bottom of the seventh and eighth.

In the top of the second, RF Starling Marte hit a two-run double. 

SS Francisco Lindor followed with a sacrifice fly.

In the top of the third, DH Daniel Vogelbach came through with a RBI single.

In the top of the fourth, Vogelbach kept up his strong day at the plate with a two-run single.

In the top of the sixth, 1B Pete Alonso broke out of his slump with a two-run homer.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Friday, June 23 at the Philadelphia Phillies at 7:05 p.m.

Game 74: Mets vs. Astros 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-LF

6. Jeff McNeil-2B

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (6-4, 4.83 ERA) vs. RHP Christian Javier (7-1, 2.80 ERA)

Mets Lose To Astros 4-2 After Offense Struggeles

Mets RHP Justin Verlander (Photo Credits to Newsday.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Houston Astros 4-2 tonight at Minute Maid Park and dropped their record to 34-39.

RHP Justin Verlander started out well with two scoreless innings, but ran into trouble in the bottom of the third.

Verlander gave up a lead-off double to LF Corey Julks and two batters later, a RBI single to catcher Martin Maldonado. 

Verlander then gave up a sacrifice fly to 2B Jose Altuve and a two-run homer to the following hitter SS Alex Bregman.

Verlander settled down after that with scoreless innings in the bottom of the fourth, fifth and sixth, but gave up a RBI single to Altuve in the bottom of the seventh and was taken out after the inning.

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

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

The Met offense did not so much for the first seven innings against LHP Framber Valdez, but then came alive in the top of the eighth.

LF Tommy Pham led off with a single and then catcher Francisco Alvarez followed with a double.

2B Jeff McNeil then lined out to right, but then DH Mark Canha drove in Pham with a sacrifice fly.

3B Eduardo Escobar then drove in Alvarez with an RBI single, but CF Brandon Nimmo popped out to end the inning.

In the top of the ninth, 1B Pete Alonso walked with two outs, but then Pham struck out for the last out of the game.

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

Game 73: Mets vs. Astros 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-LF

6. Francisco Alvarez-C

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Mark Canha-DH

9. Eduardo Escobar-3B

The pitching match-up is RHP Justin Verlander (2-3, 4.40 ERA) vs. LHP Framber Valdez (6-5, 2.27 ERA)

Mets Rout Astros 11-1 Led By Lindor and Scherzer

Mets RHP Max Scherzer (Photo Credits to Carmen Mancado-Getty Images)

 The New York Mets beat the Houston Astros 11-1 tonight at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas and improved their record to 34-38.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings against RHP Hunter Brown but came alive in the top of the third.

DH Daniel Vogelbach led off with a solo homer and then 3B Brett Baty and catcher Francisco Alvarez followed with singles.

Two batters later, RF Starling Marte came through with a RBI single.

SS Francisco Lindor followed and broke the game open with a three-run homer.

After scoreless innings in the top of the fourth and fifth, LF Tommy Pham doubled to lead off the top of the sixth and then 2B Jeff McNeil followed with a RBI double.

In the top of the ninth, Baty singled to lead off the inning and then three batters later, Marte singled.

Lindor then followed with a two-run double for his fourth and fifth RBI of the night and 1B Pete Alonso followed with a walk.

Pham then continued his strong night at the plate with a RBI single and McNeil singled to load the bases.

Vogelbach then capped off the scoring for the night with a two-run single to score Alonso and Pham.

RHP Max Scherzer rebounded after two prior rough outings with a brilliant performance allowing one run on four innings in eight innings on a solo homer by catcher Yanier Diaz in the bottom of the seventh. 

Scherzer had one walk with eight strikeouts.

He had pinpoint command of his fastball, change-up and especially his slider which resulted in a lot of swings and misses.

He picked up his sixth win and lowered his ERA to 4.04.

RHP Grant Harwig came on in the bottom of the ninth in his MLB debut and closed it out with a scoreless inning.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, June 20 at the Astros at 8:10 p.m.

Game 72: Mets vs. Astros 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-LF

6. Jeff McNeil-2B

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Max Scherzer (5-2, 4.45 ERA) vs. RHP Hunter Brown (6-3, 3.35 ERA)

Mets Lose Series to Cardinals 8-7 After Carrasco Struggles

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

 The New York Mets lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7 this afternoon at Citi Field to lose two out of three games in the series and dropped their record to 33-38.

RHP Carlos Carrasco had another rough outing allowing six runs (five earned) on five hits in three innings on 61 pitches.

He gave up three walks with four strikeouts.

Carrasco's ERA went up to 6.34.

RHP John Curtiss came in next and allowed one run on two hits in 2.2 innings on a solo homer by LF Jordan Walker.

RHP Dominic Leone followed and got the last out in the top of the sixth,

LHP Brooks Raley came in next and threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

RHP David Robertson threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Adam Ottavino came on in the top of the ninth and gave up a game-winning solo homer to 3B Nolan Arenado.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after SS Francisco Lindor hit a solo homer.

In the bottom of the second, 2B Jeff McNeil was hit by a pitch with two outs and then 3B Eduardo Escobar drove in McNeil with a RBI triple.

LF Mark Canha followed with a walk and then CF Brandon Nimmo drove in Escobar and Canha with a two-run double, but was thrown out at 3B trying to stretch it into a triple.

In the bottom of the fourth, McNeil was hit by a pitch with two outs once again and then Escobar followed with a walk.

Canha came up next and delivered with a RBI single to score McNeil.

In the bottom of the fifth, Lindor drew a one-out walk and two batters later DH Tommy Pham tied the game with a two-run homer.

The bats did not do much after that wasting scoring opportunities in the bottom of the sixth and ninth and went 3-6 overall with runners in scoring position leaving four runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday June 19 at the Houston Astros at 8:10 p.m.

Game 71: Mets vs. Cardinals 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. Francisco Alvarez-C

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Eduardo Escobar-3B

9. Mark Canha-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Carlos Carrasco (2-3, 5.71 ERA) vs. LHP Matthew Liberatore (1-2, 5.14 ERA)

Mets Lose To Cardinals 5-3 And Struggle with RISP

Mets 2B Jeff McNeil (Photo Credits to The Enquirer)

 The New York Mets lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 this afternoon at Citi Field to snap their two-game winning streak and dropped their record to 33-37.

RHP Kodai Senga worked out of a based loaded jam in the top of the first, but ran into trouble in the top of the second.

Senga gave up a one-out to CF Tommy Edman and two batters later a RBI single to RF Brendan Donovan.

Senga then gave up a two-run homer to 1B Paul Goldschmidt.

Senga gave up a solo homer to LF Jordan Walker in the top of the third.

Senga settled down after that and threw scoreless innings in the top of the fourth, fifth and sixth and was taken out with two outs in the top of the seventh.

His final line was 6.2 innings, five hits, four runs, one walk and eight strikeouts.

RHP Jeff Brigham came in next and got the last out in the top of the seventh.

Brigham stayed in for the top of the eighth and got the first two outs and was taken out.

LHP Brooks Raley followed and got the last out in the top of the eighth.

Raley came back for the top of the ninth and gave up a lead-off single to Edman who then stole second and two batters later, gave up a RBI single to pinch-hitter Dylan Carlson.

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

After scoreless innings in the bottom of the second, third and fourth, DH Daniel Vogelbach led off the bottom of the fifth with a single and two batters later SS Luis Guillorme hit a two-run homer

The bats did not do much for the rest of the game and wasted several scoring opportunities.

They went 0-6 with runners in scoring position and left eight runners on base.

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

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Tommy Pham-LF

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Francisco Alvarez-C

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Mark Canha-1B

9. Luis Guillorme-SS

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (6-3, 3.34 ERA). vs. RHP Adam Wainwright (2-1, 5.79 ERA)

Mets Beat Cardinals 6-1 Behind Strong Start by Megill

Mets RHP Tylor Megill (Photo Credits to Corey Sipkin-NY Post)

 The New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 33-36.

The Met offense got on the board immediately in the bottom of the first after CF Brandon Nimmo led off with walk and then RF Starling Marte and 2B Jeff McNeil followed with singles to load the bases.

SS Francisco Lindor then grounded into a 1-2-3 double play, but 3B Brett Baty followed and delivered a two-run double.

LF Tommy Pham followed with a RBI single.

In the bottom of third, Marte led off with a single and then McNeil followed with a single which advanced to Marte to third.

Lindor then hit a sacrifice fly to score Marte.

Two batters later, Pham came through once again with another RBI this time a single.

In the bottom of the sixth, DH Daniel Vogelbach finally came through after a long slump with a towering homer to the upper deck in right field.

RHP Tylor Megill cruised through the first four innings, but in the top of the fifth he gave up a solo home to catcher Wilson Contreras.

Megill then gave up a double and walk, but came back with two strikeouts and was also helped out by his defense after catcher Omar Narvaez threw out LF Jordan Walker trying to steal third. 

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

His final line was six innings, four hits, one run, 0 walks and seven strikeouts.

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

He picked up his sixth win and lowered his ERA to 4.83.

RHP Dominic Leone followed with a scoreless top of the seventh,

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

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Saturday June 17 at home against the Cardinals at 4:10 p.m. 

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4.  Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Tommy Pham-LF

7. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Mark Cahha-1B

9. Omar Navaez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (5-4, 5.14 ERA) vs. RHP Miles Mikolas (4-3, 4.02 ERA)

Mets Beat Yankees 4-3 in Extras on Walk-off Double By Nimmo

Mets RHP Justin Verlander (Photo Credits to Getty Images)

 The New York Mets beat the New York Yankees 4-3 in 10 innings tonight at Citi Field to split the two-game series and improved their record to 32-36.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first four innings against RHP Gerritt Cole until the bottom of the fifth after SS Francisco Lindor led off with a double and then three batters later LF Tommy Pham drove in the first run of the game with a RBI double.

In the bottom of the seventh, catcher Francisco Alvarez led off with a single and then two batters later Pham singled.

Two batters later, DH Mark Vientos walked to load the bases and then CF Brandon Nimmo was hit by a pitch which brought in a run.

RF Starling Marte then hit a RBI single to tie the game, but Nimmo was thrown out at second which ended the inning.

In the bottom of the tenth, Nimmo came up with one out and made up for his baserunning error with a walk-off double to bring in 3B Eduardo Escobar who started out the inning on second base as the ghost runner.

RHP Justin Verlander cruised through the first five innings, but ran into trouble in the top of the sixth after he gave up a RBI double to catcher Jose Trevinos and then a RBI double to RF Jake Bauers.

Verlander was taken out after the inning and his final line was six innings, three hits, one run, 0 walks and six strikeouts.

He had much better command of his slider and curveball which helped him hitters off balanced.

RHP Jeff Brigham came in next in the top of the seventh and was let down by his defense after 2B Jeff McNeil made a throwing error which allowed DH Josh Donaldson to score. 

Brigham was taken out for LHP Brooks Raley. 

Raley then inexcusably allowed CF Isiah Kiner-Falefa to steal home which brought in another run.

RHP Adam Ottavino came in next and threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP David Robertson threw a scoreless top of the ninh.

RHP Dominic Leone threw a scoreless top of the tenth and picked up his first win.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Friday, June 16 at home against the St. Louis Cardinals at 7:10 p.m. 

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Francisco Alvarez-C

6. Brett Baty-DH

7. Tommy Pham-LF

8. Eduardo Escobar-3B

9. Mark Vientos-1B

The pitching match-up is RHP Justin Verlander (2--3, 4.85 ERA) vs. RHP Gerrit Cole (7-1, 2.84 ERA)

Mets Lose To Yankees 7-6 After Blowing Four Run Lead

Mets RHP Max Scherzer (Photo Credits to Frank Franklin II-AP)

 The New York Mets lost to the New York Yankees 8-7 tonight at Citi Field in the first game of the Subway Series and dropped their record to 31-36.

RHP Max Scherzer got off to a tough start in the top of the first after he gave up a solo homer to DH Giancarlo Stanton.

Scherzer had scoreless innings in the top of the second and third, however it all fell apart for him in the top of the fourth. 

He gave up five earned runs in the inning on a two-run homer by 3B D.J. LaMahieu, RBI single to SS Anthony Volpe and then a two-run single to LF Jake Bauers and was then taken out.

His final line was 3.1 innings, seven hits, six runs, 0 walks and two strikeouts.

RHP Dominic Leone followed and threw 1.2 scoreless innings.

LHP Josh Walker came in next and gave up a sacrifice fly to pinch-hitter Josh Donaldson.

RHP Jeff Brigham got the last two outs in the top of the sixth.

RHP Drew Smith followed in the top of the seventh and was immediately ejected for having a foreign substance on his hands. Smith will be suspended for 10 games.

RHP John Curtiss had to come in and threw two scoreless innings in the top of the seventh and eighth.

RHP David Robertson threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after CF Brandon Nimmo led off with a solo homer and later in the inning 3B Brett Baty drove in a run with a RBI single.

In the bottom of the second, 2B Jeff McNeil came through with a two-run single.

In the bottom of the third, 1B Mark Canha drove in a run on a RBI ground-out.

The bats did not do much the rest of the game and wasted a golden scoring opportunity in the bottom of the eighth with the based loaded and one out, but then SS Francisco Lindor and RF Starling Marte struck out to end the inning.

The offense went 3-15 with runners in scoring position and left 11 runners on base.

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

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Alvarez-C

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Starling Marte-RF

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Tommy Pham-DH

8. Luis Guillorme-2B

9. Mark Canha-1B

The pitching match-up is RHP Max Scherzer (5-2, 3.71 ERA) vs. RHP Luis Severino (0-1, 5.75 ERA)

Mets Lose 2-1 to Pirates to Drop Series After Offense Struggles

Mets LF Tommy Pham (Photo Credits to Charles LeClaire-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 this afternoon at PNC Park to lose two out of three games in the series and dropped their record to 31-35.

RHP Carlos Carrasco started out well with three scoreless innings, but ran into trouble in the bottom of the fourth after he gave up a solo homer to CF Jack Suwinski and later in the inning a RBI single to SS Tucapita Marcano.

Carrasco was taken out later in the bottom of the fifth after he struggled with his command and location all afternoon.

His final line was 4.2 innings, six hits, two runs, three walks and one strikeout.

LHP Josh Walker came in next and had a stellar performance throwing 1.1 scoreless innings.

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

LHP Brooks Raley threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense did not do much outside of a solo homer by 2B Jeff McNeil in the top of the fourth.

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

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action at home on Tuesday, June 13th against the New York Yankees in the first game of the Subway Series at 7:10 p.m.

 

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Alvarez-DH

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Tommy Pham-LF

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Mark Canha-RF

8. Omar Narvaez-C

9. Mark Vientos-1B

The pitching match-up is RHP Carlos Carrasco (2-2, 5.94 ERA) vs. RHP Mitch Keller (7-2, 3.60 ERA)

Mets Beat Pirates 5-1 To Snap Losing Streak Led By Canha and Senga

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (Photo Credits to Charles LeClaire-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 this afternoon at PNC Park to snap their seven-game losing streak and improved their record to 31-34.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings, but in the top of the third LF Tommy Pham led off with a double and three batters later CF Brandon Nimmo drove in the first run of the game with a RBI single.

The bats did not do much for the next three innings until the top of the seventh after RF Starling Marte led off with an infield single and three batters later, SS Luis Guillorme was intentionally walked.

1B Mark Canha followed with a go-ahead two-run double.

In the top of the eighth, rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez continued his torrid start with a solo homer for his 12th homer of the season.

In the top of the ninth, Pham singled with one out and then stole second. 

Two batters later, Canha capped off his stellar day at the plate with another two-run double.

RHP Kodai Senga started out well with two scoreless innings, but got into a bases loaded jam in the bottom of the third after he gave up three consecutive walks with two walks.

Senga was saved by his defense after Nimmo made an incredible catch up the center field wall to rob RF Connor Joe of an extra base hit which would have scored three runs.

Senga gave an unearned run in the bottom of the fourth after Guillorme and 2B Jeff McNeil made errors which led to a run.

Senga settled down after that and finished up strong with scoreless innings in the bottom of the fifth, sixth and seventh.

His final line was seven innings, two hits, one run (0 earned), four walks and six strikeouts.

He picked up his sixth win and lowered his ERA to 3.34.

RHP David Robertson followed and threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

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

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, June 11 at the Pirates ar 1:35 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Alvarez-C

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Francisco Lindor-DH

5. Starling Marte-RF

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Tommy Pham-LF

8. Luis Guillorme-SS

9. Mark Canha-1B

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (5-3, 3.75 ERA) vs. RHP Johan Oviedo (3-4, 4.29 ERA) 

Mets Crushed By Pirates 14-7 For Seventh Consecutive Loss Behind Poor Defense

Mets RHP Tylor Megill (Photo Credits to Getty Images)

 The New York Mets lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-7 tonight at PNC Park for their seventh consecutive loss and dropped their record to 30-34.

RHP Tylor Megill started out well with a scoreless bottom of the first, but ran into trouble in the bottom of the second after he gave up a single to 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes, walked 2B Ji Jwan Bae and then two batters later, gave up a two-run double to catcher Austin Hedges.

Megill's struggles continued in the bottom of the third after SS Francisco Lindor made a key error on a routine error which later in the inning led to a two-run single to Hayes.

Megill's defense let him down once again in the inning after 3B Eduardo Escobar made a throwing error which resulted in two more runs. 

Megill then gave up a RBI single to RF Josh Pacalous and was taken in the bottom of the fourth.

His final line was 3.2 innings, eight hits, nine runs (eight earned runs), three walks and one strikeout.

RHP Zach Muckenhirn came in next after he was just called up and gave up three runs on six hits in 2.1 innings.

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

In the top of the second, DH Mark Vientos drove in the first run of the game with a RBI single.

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

In the top of the ninth, Vientos grounded into a fielder's choice which brought home a run.

Catcher Francisco Alvarez then hit a RBI single.

LF Tommy Pham later hit a two-run double.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, June 10 at the Pirates at 4:05 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Alvarez-C

3. Tommy Pham-LF

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Starling Marte-RF

6. Jeff McNeil-2B

7. Mark Canha-1B

8. Eduardo Escobar-3B

9. Mark Vientos-DH

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (5-3, 4.40 ERA) vs. LHP Rich Hill (5-5, 4.41 ERA)

Pete Alonso Goes On IL With Bone Bruise

Mets 1B Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

 New York Mets 1B Pete Alonso was placed on the 10-Day injured list with a bone bruise and a sprain of his left wrist after he was hit by a pitch during Wednesday night's game.

Infielder Luis Guillorme was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse as corresponding roster move.

Mets Swept By Braves 13-10 And Blow Late Lead To Lose in Extra Innings

Mets RHP Justin Verlander (Photo Credits to Getty Images)

 The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 13-10 tonight to get swept in their three-game series at SunTruist Park for their sixth consecutive loss and dropped their record to 30-33. 

RHP Justin Verlander got off to a rough start in the bottom of the first after he gave up a two-run homer to 3B Austin Riley and another run after RF Starling Marte made an error.

Verlander had a scoreless bottom of the second, but gave up two runs in the bottom of the third after SS Orlando Arcia hit a RBI single and then he gave up a based loaded walk to RF Ronald Acuna Jr and was taken out after the the inning.

His final line was three innings, seven hits, five runs (four earned runs), four walks and three strikeouts.

RHP Stephen Nogosek came in next and escaped trouble after he was able to get an inning-ending double play. 

Nogosek stayed in for the bottom of the fifth and gave up a solo homer to DH Marcell Ozuna and was then taken out. 

RHP Jeff Brigham followed and was able to get out of the fifth without allowing any runs.

Brigham came back for the bottom of the sixth and gave up a lead-off single to 3B Austin Riley and then retired the next hitter and was pulled after that.

LHP Brooks Raley followed and gave up a RBI single to LF Eddie Rosario and was taken out after the inning.

RHP Drew Smith appeared next and had a scoreless bottom of the seventh, but in the bottom of the eighth, allowed a single to Riley and a two-run homer to former Met catcher Travis d'Arnaud.

RHP David Robertson came on in the bottom of the eighth for a five-out save and was able to get the last two outs in the inning.

However, in the bottom of the ninth Robertson gave up a game-tying solo homer to Arcia.

In the bottom of the tenth, RHP Tommy Hunter gave up a three-run walk-off homer to 2B Ozzie Albies.

In the top of the second, Marte hit a RBI single and then CF Brandon Nimmo hit a grand slam.

In the top of the third, 3B Brett Baty hit a RBI single.

In the top of the fourth, catcher Francisco Alvarez hit a two-run homer.

In the top of the fifth, LF Tommy Pham hit a RBI double.

In the top of the seventh, Alvarez hit a solo homer for his second homer of the night and third RBI of the game.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday, June 9 at the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:05 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Alvarez-DH

3. Jeff McNeil-2B

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Tommy Pham-LF

8. Omar Navarez-C

9. Mark Vientos-1B

The pitching match-up is RHP Justin Verlander (2-3, 4.25 ERA) vs. RHP Spencer Strider (6-2, 2.97 ERA)

Mets Lose to Braves 7-5 Due to Troubles by Scherzer and Bullpen

Mets 1B Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to Kevin C. Cox-Getty Images)

 The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 7-5 tonight at SunTruist Park for their fifth consecutive loss and dropped their record to 30-32.

RHP Max Scherzer started out well with one one in the first four innings, but in the bottom of the fifth, it started to unravel after he gave up a two-run homer to catcher Sean Murphy.

Scherzer had more trouble in the bottom of the sixth after he gave up a RBI double to CF Michael Harris II and a RBI single to CF Ronald Acuna Jr and was then taken out.

Scherzer's final line was 5.2 innings, 11 hits, five runs, 0 walks and 5 strikeouts.

LHP Brooks Raley came in next and threw a scoreless inning.

Raley stayed in for the bottom of the eighth and gave a one-out double to DH Marcell Ozuna and was then taken out.

RHP Adam Ottavino followed and gave up a two-run homer to Harris.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the top of the first after 3B Brett Baty hit a RBI single.

In the top of the second, catcher Francisco Alvarez hit a solo homer.

In the top of the fifth, SS Francisco Lindor doubled with two outs and then DH Tommy Pham followed with a two-run homer.

In the top of the seventh, CF Brandon Nimmo walked with one out and then 2B Jeff McNeil singled and Lindor walked to load the bases.

Pham came up next and hit a deep sacrifice fly to right field to tie the game, but Acuna made an outstanding job which prevented multiple runs from scoring.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Thursday, June 8 at the Braves at 7:20 p.m.

Pete Alonso Day-To Day After Being Hit on Hand

Mets 1B Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to John Hefi-USA Today Sports)

 New York Mets 1B Pete Alonso left tonight's game at the Braves in the top of the first after he was hit on the hand/wrist by a pitch from RHP Charlie Morton. 

Alonso's X-Rays were negative and he was diagnosed with a wrist contusion.

He is considered day to day.

Game 62: Mets vs. Braves 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. Daniel Vogelbach-DH

8. Mark Canha-LF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Max Scherzer (5-2, 3.21 ERA) vs. RHP Charlie Morton (5-6, 3.62 ERA)

Mets Lose To Braves 6-4 After Bullpen Struggles

Mets 1B Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to Getty Images)

 The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 6-4 tonight at SunTruist Park for their fourth consecutive loss and dropped their record to under .500 at 30-31.

RHP Carlos Carrasco started out well allowing one run in five innings, but it all fell apart in the bottom of the sixth.

Carrasco gave up a lead-off walk to 1B Matt Olson and then a double  to the following hitter 3B Austin Riley and a two-run catcher Sean Murphy and was then taken out.

RHP Drew Smith came in next and later in the inning gave up a game-tying RBI double to DH Marcell Ozuna and then a RBI single to RF Ronald Acuna Jr.

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

RHP Adam Ottavino followed in the bottom of the eighth and gave up a RBI ground-out to Ozuna.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until the top of the third after SS Francisco Lindor and 1B Pete Alonso hit two-run homers.

The bats did not do much after that for the rest of the game and managed only four hits all night.

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

Game 61: Mets vs. Braves 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. Starling Marte-RF

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. Eduardo Escobar-2B

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is RH Carlos Carrasco (2-2, 5.74 ERA) vs. RHP Bryce Elder (3-0, 1.92 ERA)

Mets Swept By Blue Jays 6-4 After Senga and Bullpen Struggle

Mets RHP Kodai Senga (Photo Credits to Robert Sabo-NY Post)

 The New York Mets lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 this afternoon at Citi Field to be swept in their three-game series and dropped their record back to .500 at 30-30.

RHP Kodai Senga started out with a scoreless top of the first, but ran into trouble in the top of the second after he walked 3B Matt Chapman and then gave up a single to CF Daulton Varsho and a two-run double to the next hitter LF Whit Merrifield.

Senga's struggles continued in the top of the third after he gave up a one-out solo home to DH Vladimir Guerrero Jr and then a double to Chapman.

Senga was then hurt by his defense after catcher Francisco Alvarez made a poor throw on a pick-off attempt that went into centerfield which allowed Chapman to score.

Senga was taken out later in the inning.

His final line was four hits, four runs (three earned runs), five walks and three strikeouts.

RHP Stephen Nogosek came in next and threw three scoreless innings.

RHP Dominic Leone followed and gave up a one-out single to Guerrero Jr in the top of the seventh and then a two-run homer to 1B Brandon Belt.

RHP Drew Smith threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Jeff Brigham threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until the bottom of the third after CF Tommy Pham hit a solo homer.

In the bottom of the fifth, Pham came through once again with his second solo homer of the game.

In the bottom of the sixth, 1B Pete Alonso hit a solo homer and two batters later RF Starling Marte hit a solo homer which tied the game.

The bats did not do much after that and went 0-2 with runners in scoring position and left three runners on base.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Tuesday, June 6 at the Atlanta Braves at 7:20 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Tommy Pham-CF

2. Mark Canha-LF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Eduardo Escobar-3B

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Mark Vientos-DH

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHO Kodai Senga (5-3, 3.44 ERA) vs. LHP Yusei Kikuchi (6-2, 4.47 ERA)

Mets Lose to Blue Jays 2-1 After Offensive Struggles Continue

Mets Reliever David Robertson (Photo Credits to Dan Martin-NY Post)

 The New York Mets lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 today at Citi Field for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 30-29.

RHP Tylor Megill started out well in the top of the first working out of a based loaded jam.

Megill cruised after that with scoreless innings in the top of the second, third, fourth and fifth innings.

He came back out for the top of the sixth and got into immediate trouble after he gave up a lead-off double to DH Brandon Belt.

Megill then walked 3B Matt Chapman and retired 2B Whit Merrifeld on a pop out and was then taken out.

LHP Brooks Raley came in next and retired LF Daulton Varsho for the second out, but then gave up an infield hit to catcher Aledandro Kirk ttat SS Francisco Lindor was unable to knock down which allowed the tying run to score.

RHP Adam Ottavino followed in the top of the seventh and threw a scoreless inning.

Ottavino came back out for the top of the eighth and got the first two outs and was then taken out.

RHP David Robertson came in and got the last out in the inning.

Robertson came back out for the top of the ninth and gave up a RBI double to 1B Vlad Guerrero Jr.

In the bottom of the second, RF Starling Marte led off with an infield hit and DH Daniel Vogelbach followed with a RBI double.

The Met offense did not do much after that and struggled all game with men on base.

They went 0-11 with runners in scoring position and left nine runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday June 4 at home against the Blue Jays at 1:40 p.m.

Game 59: Mets vs. Blue Jays 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 Tylor Megill (5-3, 4.67 ERA) vs. RHP Jose Berrios (5-4, 3.86 ERA)

Mets Shutout By Blue Jays 3-0 After Bassitt Dominates

Mets RHP Justin Verlander (Photo Credits to Vincent Carchietta-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 tonight at Citi Field to snap their three-game winning streak and dropped their record to 30-28.

RHP Justin Verlander got off to a rocky start in the top of the first after he gave up a lead-off homer to RF George Springer, but settled down after that.

Verlander was cruising until the top of the sixth and got into a based loaded jam but came back to strike out LF Daulton Varsho to end the inning and was then taken out due to a high pitch count of 117 pitches.

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

RHP Dominic Leone came in next and threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

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

RHP Jeff Brigham came on in the top of the ninth and gave up a two-run homer to Varsho.

The Met offense struggled all night against former Met RHP Chris Bassitt and wasted their only scoring opportunity in the bottom of the third.

LF Mark Canha led off with a single and then stole second.

Catcher Francisco Alvarez then reached on an error by 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr, but then CF Brandon Nimmo popped up on the first pitch he saw and then SS Francisco Lindor struck out and 2B Jeff McNeil popped out to end the threat.

The bats did not do much after that and went 0-6 with runners in scoring position  and left five runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, June 3 at home against the Blue Jays at 4:10 p.m.

 

Game 58: 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. Mark Canha-LF

8. Mark Vientos-DH

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Justin Verlander (2-2, 4.80 ERA) vs. RHP Chris Bassitt (5-4, 3.80 ERA) 

Mets Sweep Phillies 4-2 Powered By Canha

Mets LF Mark Canha (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 this afternoon at Citi Field to sweep their three-game series and improved their record to 30-27.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until the bottom of the third after CF Brandon Nimmo and SS Francisco Lindor walked with two outs against former Met RHP Tajuan Walker and then 2B Jeff McNeil came through with a RBI single.

In the bottom of the fourth, RF Starling Marte was hit by a pitch and then later stole second.

Two batters later, LF Mark Canha came through once again with a two-run homer for his second homer in the last two games.

In the bottom of the sixth, 3B Brett Baty led off with a double and then Marte followed with a sacrifice bunt to advance Baty to third.

Mark Vientos came up next to pinch-hit for Daniel Vogelbach and hit a sacrifice fly to score Baty and bring in a much needed insurance run.

RHP Max Scherzer got off to a tough start in the top of the first after he gave up a single to SS Trea Turner and then walked DH Bryce Harper.

Catcher Francisco Alvarez then made a throwing error on a double steal which allowed Turner to score.

RF Nick Castellanos then followed with a sacrifice fly.

Scherzer settled down after that and did not allow any more runs the rest of the game.

His final line was seven innings, five hits, two runs, one earned run, one walk and nine strikeouts.

Scherzer had sharp command of his breaking ball and a lot of life on his fastball.

He picked up his fifth win and lowered his ERA to 3.21 and also had a 1.08 ERA in his last four starts.

RHP Jeff Brigham followed with a scoreless top of the eighth.

LHP Brooks Raley came on in the top of the ninth and gave up a lead-off single to Castelllanos, but came back to strike out Harper and LF Kyle Schwarber and was then taken out.

RHP Drew Smith came in next and retired pinch-hitter Drew Ellis on a fly out to centerfield to end the game and picked up his second save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday, June 2 at home against the Toronto Blue Jays at 7:10 p.m.

Game 57: 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. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Max Scherzer (4-2, 3.54 ERA) vs. RHP Taijuan Walker (4-2, 5.57 ERA)