Mets Eliminated by Dodgers 10-5 in Game 6 of NLCS After Manaea Struggles and Offense Fails To Come Up With Timely Hits

 

Mets RF Starling Marte (Photo Credits to Jayne Karnin-Oncea-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-5 in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series and lose the series 4-2.

LHP Sean Manaea cleary did not have his best stuff starting in the bottom of the first due to decreasing fastball velocity after he gave up a lead-off single to DH Shohei Ohtani and two batters later a single to LF Teoscar Hernandez.

Manaea then gave up a two-run double to 2B Tommy Edman.

Manaea was able to get a scoreless bottom of the second, but then ran into more trouble in the bottom of the third.

Manaea gave up a lead-off single to Hernandez and then a two-run homer to Edman and walked 1B Max Munch and was then taken out.

RHP Phil Maton followed and after retiring the first two hitters he faced, gave up a two-run homer to catchee Will Smith and was taken out after the inning.

RHP Edwin Diaz came in next and threw two scoreless innings in the bottom of the fourth and fifth and was then taken out.

RHP Ryne Stanek followed in the bottom of the sixth and gave up a lead-off walk to Smith and two batters later, a RBI single to Ohrani and was then taken out.

RHP Reed Garrett came in next and retired the next three hitters he faced to end the inning.

RHP Kodai Senga followed with a scoreless bottom of the seventh, but then had a rough bottom of the eighth.

Senga gave up a lead-off single to 2B Chris Taylor and then walked Ohtani.

Senga then gave up a RBI double to the following hitter RF Mookie Betts and a sacrifice fly to the following hitter Teoscar Hernandez.

Later in the inning, Senga gave up a RBI single to Kiki Hernandez and was then taken out with two outs.

RHP Jose Butto had to come in and retired CF Andy Pages on a fly out to center to end the inning.

The Met offense got on the board early in the top of the first after SS Francisco Lindor led off with a walk and advanced to second on a wild pitch.

LF Brandon Nimmo followed with a ground-out to second to advance Lindor to third and two batters later, 1B Pete Alonso drove in Lindor with an infield single.

In the top of the second, catcher Francisco Alvarez walked and Lindor singled with two outs, but Nimmo popped out to second to end the inning.

In the top of the third, Alonso reached first on another infield single with one out and then DH Jesse Winker walked.

Two batters later, CF Tyrone Taylor was hit by a pitch to load the bases with two outs, but then 2B Jeff McNeil struck out to end the inning.

In the top of the fourth, catcher Francisco Alvarez led off with a single and three batters later, 3B Mark Vientos hit a two-run homer for his fifth homer of the postseason along with 18 hits and 14 RBI.

After a scoreless top of the fifth, Alvarez singled to lead off the top of the sixth and then Vientos and Alonso walked to load the bases with two outs.

Winker had a chance to cut into the lead, but flew out to left to end the inning.

In the top of the seventh, Taylor and McNeil singled with one out and then Alvarez drove in Taylor with a sacrifice fly.

After a scoreless top of the eighth, Taylor singled with two outs in the top of the ninth and McNeil followed with a RBI single.

Alvarez grounded out to second for the final out of the game.

The Met offense had numerous chances to deliver with men on base, but were unable to come up with big hits.

They went 2-9 with runners in scoring position leaving nine runners on base.

The Mets now look ahead to the offseason and will be interesting to see what moves David Steans makes to improve this roster.

Thank you everyone who supported QueensFaithful all season long.

It was a blast and a fun season and this 2024 Mets team gave us fans a lot of fond memories to look back on.

Please tune in during the offseason as I will continue to report on the latest free agent signings and trades.

Until next year, LGM!

Game 6 NLCS: Mets vs. Dodgers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Brandon Nimmo-LF

3. Mark Vientos-3B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Jesse Winker-DH

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Tyrone Taylor-CF

8. Jeff McNeil-2B

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Sean Manaea (2-0, 2.65 ERA) vs. RHP Michael Kopech (1-0, 0.00 ERA)

Mets Rout Dodgers 12-6 Behind Powerful Offense To Win Game 5 of NLCS And Avoid Elimination

 

Mets 1B Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-6 this afternoon in Game 5 of the NLCS at Citi Field to stave off elimination and now trail the series 3-2.

The Mets offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after SS Francisco Lindor led off with a single and LF Brandon Nimmo followed with a walk.

Two batters later, 1B Pete Alonso blasted a three-run homer.

After a scoreless bottom of the second, Alonso walked to lead off the bottom of the third and DH Jesse Winker followed with a walk.

RF Starling Marte then hit a two-run double. 

Three batters later, catcher Francisco Alvarez hit a RBI single.

Lindor then hit a RBI triple.

Nimmo followed with a RBI single.

In the bottom of the fourth, Alonso led off with a hit by pitch and Winker followed with a RBI triple.

Three batters later, 2B Jeff McNeil drove in Winker with a sacrifice fly.

After a scoreless bottom of the fifth, Winker led off with a hit by pitch in the bottom of the sixth and Marte followed with a double.

Two batters layter, McNeil drove in Winker with another sacrifice fly.

After a scoreless bottom of the seventh, Alonso singled to lead off the bottom of the eighth and Winker followed with a single.

Marte then drove in Alonso with a RBI single.

LHP David Peterson worked out of a second and third and no out jam in the top of the first and then gave up a run in the top of the second on a wild pitch.

Peterson had a scoreless top of the third and retired the first two hitters he faced in the top of the fourth, but then gave up a solo homer to CF Andy Pages and then gave up a single to DH Shohei Ohtani and walked RF Mookie Betts and LF Teoscar Hernandez to load the bases and was then taken out.

RHP Reed Garrett came in next and struck out 1B Freddie Freeman on a 3-2 backdoor slider to end the inning.

Peterson's final line was 3.2 innings, six hits, two runs, four walks and three strikeouts.

Garrett stayed in for the top of the fifth and gave up a three-run homer to Pages and was taken out with two outs in the inning.

RHP Ryne Stanek followed and struck out Ohtani to end the fifth.

Stanek came back out for the top of the sixth and gave up a lead-off homer to Betts, but then came back to strike out Hernandez, 1B Freddie Freeman and 2B Tommy Edman flew out to centerfield to end the inning.

Stanek stayed in for the top of the seventh and had a 1-2-3 inning and was taken out.

His final line was 2.1 innings, one hit, one run, 0 walks and four strikeouts.

He picked up his first win of the postseason.

RHP Edwin Diaz then closed it out with two out scoreless innings in the top of the eighth and ninth.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Sunday, October 20 at the Los Angeles Dodgers for Game 6 of the National League Championship Series at 8:08 p.m.

Game 5 NLCS: Mets vs. Dodgers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Brandon Nimmo-LF

3. Mark Vientos-3B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Jesse Winker-DH

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Tyrone Taylor-CF

8. Jeff McNeil-2B

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (1-0, 2.08 ERA) vs. RHP Jack Flaherty (1-1, 2.92 ERA)

Mets Crushed By Dodgers 10-2 In Game 4 of NLCS Due To Poor Pitching and Lack of Timely Hitting And On Brink of Elimination

 

Mets 2B Jose Iglesias (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-2 tonight at Citi Field in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series and are now down 3-1 in the series.

LHP Jose Quintana got off to a tough start in the top of the first after he gave up a lead-off homer to DH Shohei Ohtani.

Quintana was able to have a scoreless top of the second, but then ran into trouble in the top of the third.

He gave up a one-out walk to Ohtani and then gave up a single to the following hitter RF Mookie Betts.

Two batters later, Quintana gave up a RBI double to 2B Tommy Edman and a RBI single to the following hitter 3B Kiki Hernandez.

Quintana stayed in for the top of the fourth and gave up a infield hit to 2B Chris Taylor and walked Ohtani and was then taken out.

RHP Jose Butto came in next and gave up a two-run double to Betts,

Butto stayed in for the top of the fifth and threw a scoreless inning.

In the top of the sixth, Butto walked Ohtani with one out and was then taken out.

RHP Phil Maton came in next and gave up a two-run homer to Betts,

Maton stayed in for the top of the seventh and picked up his first two outs.

LHP Danny Young had to come in to get the last out in the top of the seventh.

Young stayed in for the top of the eighth and gave up a lead-off single to Betts and then walked LF Teoscar Hernandez.

Young then gave up a two-run double to the following hitter Edman and three batters later, a RBI sibgle to catcher Will Smith.

Young stayed in for the top of the ninth and threw a scoreless inning.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after 3B Mark Vientos hit a solo homer.

They had their best chance to score with the based loaded and one out in the bottom of the third, but LF Brandon Nimmo grounded into a fielder's choice and then RF Starling Marte grounded to shortstop to end the inning.

The Met offense was unable to get any timely hit all night going 0-10 with runners in scoring position leaving 12 runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Friday, October 18 at home against the Dodgers at 5:08 p.m. 

Game 4 NLCS: Mets vs. Dodgers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup;

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Mark Vientos-3B

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Brandon Nimmo-LF

5. Starling Marte-RF

6. J.D. Martinez-DH

7. Jose Iglesias-2B

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (1-0, 5.63 ERA)

Mets Shutout By Dodgers 8-0 In Game 3 of NLCS After Offense and Defense Fall Apart

 

Mets 1B Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-0 tonight in Game 3 of the NLCS at Citi Field and are now down 2-1 in the series.

RHP Luis Severino had a nice 1-2-3 inning in the top of the first with two strikeouts, but had a tough top of the second.

Severino gave up a lead-off walk to 3B Max Muncy and then catcher Francisco Alvarez made a throwing error which allowed Muncy to reach second.

Two batters later, Severino then failed to turn a double play on a comebacker back to the mound on a grounder by SS Gavin Lux which allowed LF Tesoscar Hernandez and Muncy to reach second and third.

Severino allowed the following hitter catcher Will Smith to reach on an infield hit which brought home a run.

Severino then gave up a sacrifice fly to the following hitter CF Tommy Edman.

Severino was able to settle down after that with scoreless innings in the top of the third and fourth and was taken out with two outs in the top of the fifth.

His final line was 4.2 innings, three hits, two runs (0 earned runs), four walks and three strikeouts.

RHP Reed Garrett came in next and struck out Tesoscar Hernandez to end the inning.

Garrett stayed in for the top of the sixth and gave up a two-run homer to 3B Kiki Hernandez and was taken out after the inning.

RHP Tylor Megill followed and threw a scoreless top of the seventh, but in the top of the eighth, he gave up a three-run homer to DH Shohei Ohtani.

Megill stayed in for the top of the ninth and gave up a solo homer to Muncy.

The Met offense wasted numerous scoring opportunities and were unable to come up with a timely hit.

They went 0-4 with runners in scoring position leaving eight runners on base.

After a scoreless bottom of the first, the offense had the based loaded with one out in the bottom of the second, but catcher Francisco Alvarez and SS Francisco Lindor struck out to end the inning.

In the bottom of the third, DH J.D Martinez struck out with two outs and runners on first and second.

In the bottom of the sixth, 2B Jose Iglesias grounded into a double play with two runners on to end the inning and the offense did not have any more threats after that.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Thursday, October 17 in Game 4 of the NLCS at home against the Dodgers at 8:08 p.m.

Game 3 NLCS: Mets vs. Dodgers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Mark Vientos-3B

3. Brandon Nimmo-LF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Starling Marte-RF

6. J.D. Martinez-DH

7. Jose Iglesias-2B

8. Tyrone Taylor-CF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Luis Severino (1-0, 4.50 ERA) vs. RHP Walker Buehler (0-1, 10.80 ERA)

Mets Beat Dodgers 7-3 in Game 2 of NLCS Behind Vientos Grand Slam

 

Mets 3B Mark Vientos (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 this afternoon at Dodger Stadium to even the National League Championship Series to even the series 1-1.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the top of the first after SS Francisco Lindor led off with a homer.

In the top of the second, RF Starling Marte led off with a single and then DH Jesse Winker followed with a walk.

Two batters later, CF Tyrone Taylor drove in Marte with a RBI double.

Two batters later, SS Francisco Lindor was intentionally walked to load the bases and then 3B Mark Vientos came up and broke the game open with a grand slam.

The offense did not do much for the next six innings until the top of the ninth after 1B Pete Alonso walked with one out and then stole second.

Marte followed with a RBI single.

LHP Sean Manaea cruised through the first five innings only allowing a solo homer to 3B Max Muncy, but then ran into trouble in the bottom of the sixth.

Manaea gave up a couple of walks and then 2B Jose Iglesias made a costly error which loaded the bases and was then taken out.

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

He picked up his second win of the postseason.

RHP Phil Maton came in next and gave up a two-run single to SS Tommy Edman, but was able to settle down after he got 2B Kiki Hernandez to ground into a double play to end the inning.

Maton came back out for the bottom of the seventh and walked DH Shohei Ohtani with one out and was then taken out.

RHP Ryne Stanek followed and struck out RF Mookie Betts and retired LF Tesoscar Hernandez on a ground-out to end the inning.

Stanek came back out for the bottom of the eighth and retired the first two hitters he faced and then gave up a single to Edman and walked Muncy and was then taken out.

RHP Edwin Diaz came back and retired Hernandez on a pop-up to end the inning.

Diaz stayed in for the bottom of the ninth and gave up a lead-off single to CF Andy Pages and walked Ohtani.

Diaz was able to settle down and strikeout Betts, Hernandez and 1B Freddie Freeman to close it out and pick up his second save of the postseason.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return to action on Wednesday, October 16 back at Citi Field in Game 3 of the NLCS against the Dodgers at 8:08 p.m.

Game 2 NLCS: Mets vs. Dodgers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Mark Vientos-3B

3. Brandon Nimmo-LF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Starling Marte-RF

6. Jesse Winker-DH

7. Jose Iglesias-2B

8. Tyrone Taylor-CF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Sean Manaea (1-0, 2.25 ERA) vs. RHP Ryan Brasier (1-0, 4.91 ERA)

Mets Shutout By Dodgers 9-0 in Game 1 of NLCS After Senga Struggles And Offense Dominated By Flaherty

 

Mets RHP Kodai Senga (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-0 tonight in Game 1 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium and are now down 1-0 in the series.

RHP Kodai Senga got off to a rough start in the bottom of the first walking RF Mookie Betts, 1B Freddie Freeman and LF Teoscar Hernandez to load the bases.

Two batters later, Senga allowed a two-run single to 3B Max Muncy.

Senga's struggled continued in the bottom of the second after he gave up a lead-off walk to 2B Gavin Lux and two batters later, a RBI single to DH Shohei Ohtani and was then taken out.

His final line was 1.1 innings, two hits, three runs and four walks.

RHP Reed Garrett followed and threw 1.1 scoreless innings.

LHP David Peterson came in next and had a difficult bottom of the fourth allowing three runs on a RBI single by SS Tommy Edman and then a RBI single to Ohtani.

Later in the inning, Peterson gave up a RBI single to Freeman.

Peterson threw a scoreless bottom of the fifth and was then taken out.

LHP Danny Young followed with 1.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Jose Butto came on in the bottom of the eighth and gave up a bases clearing double to Betts.

The Mets offense was shut down by RHP Jack Flaherty and managed only three hits for the entire game.

They went 0-3 with runners in scoring position leaving five runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Monday, October 14 at the Dodgers at 4:08 p.m in Game 2 of the NLCS.

Game 1 NLCS: Mets vs. Dodgers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Mark Vientos-3B

3. Brandon Nimmo-LF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Starling Marte-RF

6. Jesse Winker-DH

7. Jose Iglesias-2B

8. Tyrone Taylor-CF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (0-0, 4.50 ERA) vs. RHP Jack Flaherty (0-1, 6.75 ERA)

Mets Announce NLCS Roster

 

Mets 2B Jeff McNeil (Photo Credits to Mark J. Rebilas-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets announced their NLCS roster today prior to their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Here is the Mets NLCS Roster:

Position Players:

Francisco Alvarez

Luis Torrens

Luisangel Acuna

Pete Alonso

Jose Iglesias

Francisco Lindor

Jeff McNeil

Mark Vientos

Harrison Bader

Starling Marte

J.D. Martinez

Brandon Nimmo

Tyrone Taylor

Jesse Winker

Pitchers

RHP Jose Butto

RHP Edwin Diaz

RHP Reed Garrett

LHP Sean Manaea

RHP Phil Maton

RHP Tylor Megill

LHP David Peterson

LHP Jose Quintana

RHP Kodai Senga

RHP Luis Severino

RHP Ryne Stanek

LHP Danny Young

RHP Adam Ottavino was left off the roster as Jeff McNeil made his return off the injured list.

Mets Beat Phillies 4-1 To Advance to NLCS Powered By Lindor Grand Slam

 

Mets SS Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 tonight at Citi Field to win the National League Division Series 3-1 and advance to their first National League Championship Series since 2015.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first five innings, squandering several scoring opportunities including with the based loaded in the bottom of the first and second, but then came alive in the bottom of the sixth.

D.H. J.D. Martinez led off with a single and then advanced to second on a wild pitch.

RF Starling Marte then followed with a hit by pitch and both Martinez and Marte advanced to second and third on another wild pitch.

CF Tyrone Taylor then walked to load the bases, but catcher Francisco Alvarez grounded into a fielder's choice.

SS Francisco Lindor came up next and came through once again with the game-winning grand slam.

LHP Jose Quintana had another terrific start allowing one unearned run on two hits in five innings.

He gave up two walks with six strikeouts.

Reed Garrett came in next and picked up two outs in the top of the sixth.

LHP David Peterson followed and had an outstanding performance with 2.1 scoreless innings.

He gave up two hits and no walks with one strikeout.

Peterson picked up his first win of the postseason.

RHP Edwin Diaz came on in the top of the ninth and struggled initially walking the first two hitters he faced, but then settled down after that.

Diaz struck out pinch-hitter Kody Clemens and then retired CF Brandon Marsh on a fly out to center field.

Diaz then struck out DH Kyle Schwarber on a 101 mph fastball to close out the game and the series and picked up his first save of the postseason.

The Mets now look ahead to the National League Championship Series and will be on the road against either the San Diego Padres or Los Angeles Dodgers starting on Sunday, October 13.

Game 4 (National League Division Series): Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Mark Vientos-3B

3. Brandon Nimmo-LF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Jose Iglesias-2B

6. J.D. Martinez-DH

7. Starling Marte-RF

8. Tyrone Taylor-CF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana vs. LHP Ranger Suarez

Mets Beat Phillies 7-2 in Game 3 of NLDS Behind Stellar Start From Manaea

 

Mets LHP Sean Manaea (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 tonight at Citi Field to take a 2-1 games lead in the National League Division Series.

After a scoreless bottom of the first, 1B Pete Alonso drove in the first run of the game with a solo homer in the bottom of the second.

In the bottom of the fourth, DH Jesse Winker also hit a solo homer.

After a scoreless bottom of the fifth, 3B Mark Vientos singled to lead off the bottom of the sixth and then LF Brandon Nimmo and Alonso followed with walks to load the bases.

2B Jose Iglesias then grounded into a fielder's choice and Winker flew out, but then RF Starling Marte came up and broke the game open with a two-run single.

In the bottom of the seventh, Vientos reached on an infield hit with two outs and then was pinch-run for Harrison Bader who stole second.

Nimmo and Alonso then walked once again to load the bases and Iglesias drove in two much needed insurance runs with a two-run single.

In the bottom of the eighth, pinch-hitter J.D. Martinez led off with a walk and two batters later, CF Tyrone Taylor grounded into a fielder's choice.

Two batters later, SS Francisco Lindor capped off the scoring with a RBI double.

LHP Sean Manaea had an outstanding start shutting out the Phillies for the first seven innings.

Manaea came back out for the top of the eighth and gave up an infield hit to 2B Edmundo Sosa and was taken out.

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

Manaea had 19 swings and misses.

He mixed in all of his pitches well and had his fastball, slider and change-up all working well.

Manaea picked up his first win of the postseason.

RHP Phil Maton came on in the top of the eighth and gave up a RBI single to 1B Bryce Harper and recorded only two outs.

RHP Ryne Stanek followed and gave up a RBI single to RF Nick Castellanos, but was able to get the last four outs to close it out.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, October 9 at home against the Phillies at 5:08 p.m.

Game 3 (National League Division Series): Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Mark Vientos-3B

3. Brandon Nimmo-LF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Jose Iglesias-2B

6. Jesse Winker-DH

7. Starling Marte-RF

8. Tyrone Taylor-CF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Sean Manaea (12-6, 3.47 ERA) vs. RHP Aaron Nola (14-8, 3.57 ERA)

Mets Lose to Phillies 7-6 in Game 2 of NLDS After Blowing Late Lead

 

Mets 2B Jose Iglesias (Photo Credits to Kyle Ross-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 this afternoon in Game 2 of NLDS and now the series is tied at 1-1 each.

RHP Luis Severino cruised through the first five innings and then ran into trouble in the bottom of the sixth.

Severino retired the first two hitters he faced and then gave up a single to SS Trea Turner and a two-run homer to the following hitter 1B Bryce Harper and a solo homer to the following hitter RF Nick Castellanos and was taken out after the inning.

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

RHP Jose Butto came in next and picked up two outs while also allowing a hit by pitch and walk and was taken out.

RHP Edwin Diaz came in next and struck out DH Kyle Schwarber to end the inning.

Diaz stayed in for the bottom of the eighth and walked Harper with one out and then gave up a single to Castellanos.

Diaz gave up a two-run triple to the following hitter 2B Bryson Stott and was taken out after that.

RHP Tylor Megill came in next and gave up a RBI ground-out to catcher J.T. Realmuto and then retiring the next two hitters he faced.

Megill stayed in for the bottom of the ninth and retired the first two hitters he faced before walking Turner and Harper and then giving up the walk-off single to Castellanos.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until the top of the third after SS Francisco Lindor singled with one out and then 3B Mark Vientos followed with a two-run homer.

In the top of the sixth, 1B Pete Alonso led off with a solo homer.

In the top of the seventh, LF Brandon Nimmo hit a solo homer.

In the top of the ninth, Lindor singled again with one out and then Vientos followed with another two-run homer to tie the game.

The Mets offense struggled all game with timely hits and went 0-7 with runners in scoring position leaving seven runners on base.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return to action back at home at Citi Field on Tuesday, October 8 in Game 3 of the NLDS at 5:08 p.m.

Game 2 (National League Division Series): Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Mark Vientos-3B

3. Brandon Nimmo-LF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Jose Iglesias-2B

6. J.D. Martinez-DH

7. Starling Marte-RF

8. Francisco Alvarez-C

9. Harrison Bader-CF

The pitching match-up is RHP Luis Severino (11-7, 3.91 ERA) vs. LHP Cristopher Sanchez (11-9, 3.32 ERA)

Mets Rally To Beat Phillies 6-2 in Game 1 of NLDS with Five-Run Eighth Inning And Stellar Bullpen

 

Mets SS Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in Game 1 of the National League Division Series this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park to take a 1-0 series lead.

The Met offense was shutdown by RHP Zack Wheeler for the first seven innings, managing only one hit and three walks, but came alive in the top of the eighth against the bullpen.

Catcher Francisco Alvarez led off with a single and then SS Francisco Lindor followed with a walk.

3B Mark Vientos then drove in pinch-runner Harrison Bader with a RBI single.

LF Brandon Nimmo followed with the go-ahead RBI single to score Lindor.

1B Pete Alonso then hit a sacrifice fly which scored Vientos.

2B Jose Iglesias followed with a single to advance Nimmo to second.

Pinch-hitter J.D. Martinez then drove in Nimmo with a RBI single.

RF Starling Marte followed with a sacrifice fly which scored Iglesias.

In the top of the ninth, Bader led off with a single and stole second.

Two batters later, Nimmo drove in Bader for his second RBI of the game.

RHP Kodai Senga made his first and only start of the season since July 26 before straining a calf muscle and gave up a lead-off homer to DH Kyle Schwarber in the bottom of the first, but then settled down after that.

Senga had a scoreless bottom of the second and was taken out after the inning with 31 pitches.

His final line was two innings, one hit, one run, one walk and three strikeouts.

LHP David Peterson followed with three scoreless innings in the bottom of the third, fourth and fifth innings.

RHP Reed Garrett threw two scoreless innings in the bottom of the sixth and seventh.

Garrett picked up the win.

RHP Phil Maton threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

RHP Ryne Stanek gave up a RBI double to pinch-hitter Kody Clemens in the bottom of the ninth, and then came back to pick up the last three outs.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, October 6 at the Phillies at 4:08 p.m.

Game 1 (National League Division Series): Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Mark Vientos-3B

3. Brandon Nimmo-LF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Jose Iglesias-2B

6. Jesse Winker-DH

7. Starling Marte-RF

8. Tyrone Taylor-CF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (1-0, 3.38 ERA) vs. RHP Zack Wheeler (16-7, 2.57 ERA)

Mets Announce 2024 NLDS Roster

 

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

The New York Mets finalized their roster prior to the National League Division Series against the Phillies. It is a similar roster to the wild card roster with RHP Kodai Senga as the main addition after manager Carlos Mendoza announced yesterday he will the Game 1 starter.

Starters and Bench (13):

1. Francisco Alvarez

2. Pete Alonso

3. Jose Iglesias

4. Francisco Lindor

5. Mark Vientos

6. Brandon Nimmo

7. Harrison Bader

8. Starling Marte

9. Luis Torrens

10. J.D. Martinez

11. Tyrone Taylor

12. Luisangel Acuna

13. Jesse Winker

Rotation (6);

1. Luis Severino-RHP

2. Sean Manaea-LHP

3. Jose Quintana-LHP

4. David Peterson-LHP

5. Kodai Senga-RHP

6. Tylor Megill-RHP

Bullpen (7): 

1. Edwin Diaz-RHP

2. Phil Maton-RHP

3. Ryne Stanek-RHP

4. Reed Garrett-RHP

5. Jose Butto-RHP

6. Adam Ottavino-RHP

7. Danny Young-LHP

Mets Rally To Beat Brewers 4-2 to Advance to NLDS Powered By Alonso Three-Run Homer

 

Mets 1B Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to Benny Sieu-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 tonight at American Family Field to win the National League Wild Card Series 2 games to 1 to advance to the National League Division Series

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first eight innings, but then came alive in the top of the ninth.

SS Francisco Lindor led off with a walk and two batters later, LF Brandon Nimmo singled.

1B Pete Alonso came up next and delivered the biggest hit in his career with a three-run homer off Brewers closer RHP Devin Williams to right field after he struggled in his previous three at-bats and for the first two games.

Two batters later, DH Jesse Winker was hit by a pinch and then stole second.

RF Starling Marte followed by driving in Winker with a RBI single for a much needed insurance run.

LHP Jose Quintana had a spectacular start with six scoreless innings.

He gave up four hits and one walk with five strikeouts.

RHP Jose Butto came in next in the bottom of the seventh and an uncharacteristic poor outing allowing back-to-back homers to pinch-hitter Jake Bowers and RF Sal Frelick and was then taken out with one out in the inning.

RHP Edwin Diaz followed and picked up the last two outs in the bottom of the seventh.

Diaz stayed in for the the bottom of the eighth and had a scoreless inning to pick up the win.

LHP David Peterson came on in the bottom of the ninth and had his first career save in a win or Go Home Playoff game.

The Mets now look ahead to the National League Division Series at the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, October 8 at 4:08 p.m.

Game 3 (NL Wild Card Round): Mets vs. Brewers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Mark Vientos-3B

3. Brandon Nimmo-LF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Jose Iglesias-2B

6. Jesse Winker-DH

7. Starling Marte-RF

8. Tyrone Taylor-CF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana (10-10, 3.75 ERA) vs. RHP Tobias Myers (9-6, 3.00 ERA)

Mets Lose To Brewers 5-3 in Game 2 of WC Series After Blowing Eighth Inning Lead

 

Mets RHP Phil Maton (Photo Credits to Getty Images)

The New York Mets lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 tonight at American Family Field to tie up the National League Wild Card series at 1-1.

LHP Sean Manaea got off to a tough start in the bottom of the first after he gave up a lead-off homer to LF Jackson Churio.

Manaea was able to settle down after that with scoreless innings in the bottom of the second, third and fourth, but then ran into trouble in the bottom of the fifth.

Manaea gave up a lead-off double to 2B Brice Tarang and after a ground-out by Chourio, he then gave up a sac fly to CF Blake Perkins and was taken out after the inning.

Manaea's final line was five innings, six hits, two runs, 0 walks and four strikeouts.

RHP Reed Garrett followed with a scoreless bottom of the sixth.

RHP Ryne Stanek threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

RHP Phil Maton came on in the bottom of the eighth and gave up a lead-off homer to Churio and then a single to Perkins.

Maton was then able to get catcher Wilson Contreras to ground into a double play, but then gave up a single to SS Willy Adames and then allowed a two-run homer to pinch-hitter Garrett Mitchell.

The Met offense got on the board immediately in the top of the first after SS Francisco Lindor led off with a walk and two batters later, 3B Mark Vientos reached on an infield hit and LF Brandon Nimmo came through with a RBI single.

In the top of the second, RF Starling Marte reached on an error by RHP Frankie Montas with one out and then CF Tyrone Taylor followed with a single.

Catcher Francisco Alvarez then drove in Marte with a RBI single and Lindor followed with a sacrifice fly.

2B Jose Iglesias singled to load the bases, but Vientos flew out to right to end the threat.

The offense was not able to score any more runs wasting several scoring opportunities that could have put the game away.

They went 2-11 with runners in scoring position leaving nine runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Thursday, October 3 at the Brewers at 8:38 p.m.

Game 2 (NL Wild Card Round): Mets vs. Brewers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Jose Iglesias-2B

3. Mark Vientos-3B

4. Brandon Nimmo-LF

5. Pete Alonso-1B

6. J.D. Martinez-DH

7. Starling Marte-RF

8. Tyrone Taylor-CF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Sean Manaea (12-6, 3.47 ERA) vs. RHP Frankie Montas (7-11, 4.84 ERA)

Mets Beat Brewers 8-4 In Game 1 of Wild Card Round Behind Five-Run Fifth Inning

 

Mets 2B Jose Iglesias (Photo Credits to Benny Sieu-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 this afternoon at American Family Field to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three Wild Card series.

After a scoreless top of the first, 3B Mark Vientos singled to lead off the top of the second and then 1B Pete Alonso followed with a walk.

DH Jesse Winker then drove in Vientos and Alonso with a two-run triple and RF Starling Marte followed with a sacrifice fly.

The Met offense did not score in the top of the third and fourth, but then came alive again in the top of the fifth.

CF Tyrone Taylor doubled with one out and two batters later, SS Francisco Lindor walked.

2B Jose Iglesias then reached on an infield hit due to his hustle to first base which brought in the tyring run.

LF Brandon Nimmo followed with also reaching on an infield hit to load the bases and then Vientos delivered the go-ahead two-run single to score Iglesias and Lindor.

Vientos then advanced to second on a wild pitch.

Alonso followed with a intentional walk and then pinch-hitter J.D. Martinez came up and broke the game open with a two-run single.

RHP Luis Severino got off to a tough start in the bottom of the first after giving up two runs on a RBI single by catcher Wilson Contreras and hit 1B Rhys Hoskins to bring in another run.

Severino had scoreless innings in the bottom of the second and third, but then ran into more trouble in the bottom of the fourth.

He gave up a RBI single to LF Jackson Chourio and a RBI ground-out by Contreras.

Severino was able to settle down after that and finish up strong with scoreless innings in the bottom of the fifth and sixth and was taken out after that.

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

He picked up the win.

RHP Jose Butto followed with two scoreless innings in the bottom of the seventh and eighth.

RHP Ryne Stanek closed it out with a scoreless bottom of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, October 2 at the Brewers in Game 2 of the Wild Card round ay 7:38 p.m.

Game 1 (NL Wild Card Round): Mets vs. Brewers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Jose Iglesias-2B

3. Brandon Nimmo-LF

4. Mark Vientos-3B

5. Pete Alonso-1B

6. Jesse Winker-DH

7. Starling Marte-RF

8. Tyrone Taylor-CF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Luis Severino (11-7, 3.91 ERA) vs. RHP Freddy Peralta (11-9, 3.68 ERA)

Mets Announce 2024 Wildcard Roster

 The New York Mets released their 2024 National League Wild Card roster prior to their series at the Milwaukee Brewers beginning later today.

Here is the roster in its entirety:

Starters and Bench (13 players)

1. Francisco Alvarez

2. Pete Alonso

3. Jose Iglesias

4. Francisco Lindor

5. Mark Vientos

6. Brandon Nimmo

7. Harrison Bader

8. Starling Marte

9. Luis Torrens

10. J.D. Martinez

11. Tyrone Taylor

12. Luisangel Acuna

13. Jesse Winker

Rotation (4):

1. Luis Severino-RHP

2. Sean Manaea-LHP

3. Jose Quintana-LHP

4. David Peterson-LHP

Bullpen (9):

1. Edwin Diaz-RHP

2. Phil Maton-RHP

3. Ryne Stanek-RHP

4. Reed Garrett-RHP

5. Jose Butto-RHP

6. Adam Ottavino-RHP

7. Huascar Brazaoban-RHP

8. Danny Young-LHP

9. Max Kranick-RHP

Mets Lose to Braves 3-0 In Game 2 of Doubleheader To Close Out Regular Season

 

LHP Joey Lucchesi (Photo Credits to Brett Davis-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 3-0 this afternoon at SunTruist Park in the second game of a doubleheader in their final game of the regular season to finish up with a record of 89-73.

LHP Joey Lucchesi had a strong start allowing one run on three hits in six innings.

He gave up four walks with five strikeouts.

RHP Huascar Brazoban came on in the bottom of the seventh and allowed a two-run single to DH Marcell Ozuna.

RHP Adam Ottavino threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense was held in check due to most of their starters sitting and had only three hits all game.

The Mets now look ahead to their National League Wild Card series tomorrow night, Tuesday, October 1 at the Milwaukee Brewers at 5:32 p.m. 

Game 162 (Game 2 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Braves Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Luisangel Acuna-SS

2. Jose Iglesias-3B

3. Brandon Nimmo-LF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Starling Marte-DH

6. Tyrone Taylor-RF

7. Harrison Bader-CF

8. Luis Torrens-C

9. Eddy Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Joey Lucchesi (0-1, 10.38 ERA) vs. RHP Grant Holmes (2-1, 3.78 ERA)

Mets Beat Braves 8-7 To Clinch Playoff Spot Powered By Lindor Homer In Ninth Inning

 

Mets SS Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to Charles Wenzelberg-NY Post)

The New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 8-7 this afternoon at SunTruist Park in the first game of a doubleheader to clinch a playoff spot and improved their record to 89-72.

The Met offense was held scoreless against RHP Spencer Schwellenbach for the first seven innings, but then came alive in the top of the eighth.

RF Tyrone Taylor led off with a double and catcher Francisco Alvarez followed with a RBI double.

Pinch-hitter Starling Marte then singled to advance Alvarez to third and SS Francisco Lindor followed with a RBI single.

2B Jose Iglesias then tied the game with a RBI single and stole second.

3B Mark Vientos followed with a sacrifice fly and LF Brandon Nimmo followed with a two-run homer.

In the top of the ninth, Marte singled with one out and then Lindor delivered the game-winning two-run homer.

RHP Tylor Megill started out well with two scoreless innings and then gave up a two-run homer to 2B Ozzie Albies in the bottom of the third.

Megill then had scoreless innings in the bottom of the fourth and fifth and gave up a solo homer to LF Ramon Laureano in the bottom of the sixth and was taken out with two outs in the bottom of the sixth.

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

RHP Huascar Brazoban came in next and got the last out in the bottom of the sixth.

RHP Adam Ottavino threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

RHP Phil Maton came on in the bottom of the eighth and gave up a hit by pitch and single and retired one out and was then taken out.

RHP Edwin Diaz came on and after retiring Gio Urshela, gave up an infield hit to former Met Jared Kelic and then walked CF Michael Harris.

Diaz then gave up a based clearing double to Albies.

Diaz came back out for the bottom of the ninth and threw a scoreless bottom of the ninth to pick up his sixth win.

The Mets next game is a half hour after the first game.

Game 161 (Game 1 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Braves Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Jose Iglesias-2B

3.  Mark Vientos-3B

4. Brandon Nimmo-LF

5. Pete Alonso-1B

6. J.D. Martinez-DH

7. Tyrone Taylor-RF

8. Francisco Alvarez-C

9. Harrison Bader-CF

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (4-5, 3.98 ERA) vs. RHP Spencer Schwellenbach (8-7, 3.47 ERA)

Mets Beat Brewers 5-0 Behind Stellar Start From Peterson To Stay Alive in Wild Card Race

 

Mets LHP David Peterson (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 this afternoon at Great American Family Field to snap their three-game losing streak and improved their record to 88-72.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the top of the first after SS Francisco Lindor led off with a walk and then stole second.

Two batters later, LF Brandon Nimmo drove in Lindor with a RBI single.

In the top of the fourth, J.D. Martinez led off with a double to break his 0-35 slump and then RF Starling Marte hit a sacrifice bunt back to the pitcher to allow Martinez to advance to third.

Catcher Francisco Alvarez followed with a RBI single to bring in Martinez.

CF Tyrone Taylor then singled and Lindor followed with a RBI single.

In the top of the fifth, 3B Mark Vientos led off with a single and 1B Pete Alonso followed with a hit by pitch.

Vientos and Alonso then advanced to second and third on a wild pitch by LHP Colin Rea,

Two batters later, Marte was intentionally walked to load the bases and then Alvarez came up and drove in his second run of the game with a RBI single.

In the top of the sixth, Lindor capped off his stellar day at the plate with a solo homer for his second RBI of the game,

LHP David Peterson had the best start in his Met career with seven scoreless innings,

He gave up one hit with three walks and eight strikeouts.

Peterson ended up his season on a high note by picking up his 10th win and lowering his ERA to 2.90.

He has the fifth-lowest ERA among all MLB pitchers, though he didn't have enough innings pitched to qualify for official stats.

Peterson also allowed two or fewer runs in 17 of his 21 starts.

RHP Phil Maton followed with a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

RHP Edwin Diaz closed it out with a scoreless bottom of the ninth.

The Mets now look ahead to a make-up doubleheader tomorrow Monday, September 30 at the Atlanta Braves with the first game beginning at 1:10 p.m.

Game 160: Mets vs. Brewers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Jose Iglesias-2B

3. Brandon Nimmo-LF

4. Mark Vientos-3B

5. Pete Alonso-1B

6. J.D. Martinez-DH

7. Starling Marte-RF

8. Francisco Alvarez-C

9. Tyrone Taylor-CF

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (9-3, 3.08 ERA) vs. RHP Colin Rea (12-5, 4.17 ERA)

Mets Shutout By Brewers 6-0 As Offense Continues To Struggle

 

Mets SS Luisangel Acuna (Photo Credits to Benny Sieu-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 6-0 tonight at Great American Field for their third consecutive loss and dropped their record to 87-72.

LHP Jose Quintana started out well with three scoreless innings, but ran into trouble in the bottom of the fourth.

Quintana gave up a couple of walks to load the bases and then gave up a two-run double to 3B Joey Ortiz.

Quintana picked one out in the bottom of the fifth and was then taken out.

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

RHP Phil Maton followed with 1.2 scoreless innings.

RHP Ryne Stanek then threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

RHP Reed Garrett came on in the bottom of the eighth and gave up a RBI single to SS Willy Adames and then walked Ortiz with the based loaded to bring in another run and was then taken out.

LHP Danny Young came in next and gave up a two-run single to 2B Andruw Monasterio.

The Met offense was held in check all night managing only two hits.

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

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, September 29 at the Brewers at 3:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-DH

2. Jose Iglesias-2B

3. Mark Vientos-3B

4. Brandon Nimmo-LF

5. Pete Alonso-1B

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Luis Torrens-C

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. Luisangel Acuna-SS

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana (10-9, 3.74 ERA) vs. LHP Jared Koenig (9-4, 2.51 ERA)

Mets Lose To Brewers 8-4 After Manaea Struggles

 

Mets LHP Sean Manaea (Photo Credits to Benny Sieu-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 tonight at Great American Family Field for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 87-71.

LHP Sean Manaea got off to a tough start in the bottom of the first walking two hitters and then giving up a grand slam to 1B Rhys Hoskins.

Manaea gave up another run in the bottom of the second on a RBI double by 2B Brice Turang.

Manaea had a scoreless bottom of the third and then gave up an RBI single to LF Jackson Churino in the bottom of the fourth and was taken out with two outs in the inning.

His final line was 3.2 innings, seven hits, six runs, five earned runs, two walks and one strikeout.

RHP Jose Butto followed with 1.1 scoreless innings.

LHP Danny Young came in next and got the last two outs in the bottom of the fifth.

RHP Adam Ottavino followed with 1.1 scoreless innings.

LHP Alex Young gave up a solo homer to DH Gary Sanchez in the bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until 3B Mark Vientos hit a two-run homer in the top of the third.

The offense did not do much for the next four innings and tried to rally in the top of the eighth after pinch-hitter Harrison Bader hit a sacrifice fly and then 1B Pete Alonso reached on an error which brought home a run.

Catcher Luis Torrens came up as the tying run after Francisco Alvarez left the game with back spasms, but flew out to right field to end the threat.

The offense was unable to come up with any timely hits going 0-6 with runners in scoring position leaving eight runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Saturday, September 28 at the Brewers at 7:15 p.m.

Game 158: Mets vs. Brewers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Mark Vientos-3B

3. Brandon Nimmo-LF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Jose Iglesias-2B

6. Jesse Winker-RF

7. J.D. Martinez-DH

8. Francisco Alvarez-C

9. Tyrone Taylor-CF

The pitching match-up is LHP Sean Manaea (12-5, 3.29 ERA) vs. RHP Frankie Montas (7-11, 4.85 ERA)

Mets-Braves Games Postponed on Wednesday and Thursday Due to Inclement Weather

 Tonight and tomorrow's Mets-Braves games at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia due to the inclement weather from Hurricane Helene.

There is rain in the forecast in Atlanta from Wednesday afternoon to Friday morning.

The games will be made up on Monday, September 30 in Atlanta as a part of a traditional doubleheader beginning at 1:10 p.m (ET).

Game 158: Mets vs. Braves Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Jose Iglesias-2B

3. Mark Vientos-3B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. J.D. Martinez-DH

6. Tyrone Taylor-LF

7. Starling Marte-RF

8. Francisco Alvarez-C

9. Harrison Bader-CF

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (9-3, 3.08 ERA) vs. LHP Chris Sale (18-3, 2.38 ERA)

Mets Lose To The Braves 5-1 After Severino and Offense Struggle

 

Mets RHP Luis Severino (Photo Credits to Brett Davis-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 5-1 tonight at Truist Park to snap their two-game winning streak and dropped their record to 87-70.

RHP Luis Severino started out well with two scoreless innings, but then ran into trouble in the bottom of the third.

Severino gave up a lead-off infield hit to SS Orlando Arcia who reached second after Severino made a throwing error partially caused by catcher Francisco Alvarez bumping into him.

Severino then gave up a RBI double to the following hitter CF Michael Harris II.

Three batters later, Severino gave up a RBI single to LF Ramon Laureano.

In the bottom of the fourth, Severino gave up a solo homer to Harris II and was taken out after the inning.

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

RHP Ryne Stanek came in next in the bottom of the fifth and gave up a solo homer to DH Marcell Ozuna.

RHP Huascar Brazoban followed with a scoreless bottom of the sixth..

RHP Adam Ottavino threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

LHP Danny Young threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense was dominated once again by rookie RHP Spencer Schwellenbach and managed only three hits against him and four for the entire game.

3B Mark Vientos drove in the lone run of the game with a solo homer in the seventh.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, September 25 at the Braves at 7:20 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Jose Iglesias-2B

2. Brandon Nimmo-LF

3. Starling Marte-RF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Jesse Winker-DH

6. Mark Vientos-3B

7. Tyrone Taylor-CF

8. Francisco Alvarez-C

9. Luisangel Acuna-SS

The pitching match-up is RHP Luis Severino (11-6, 3.79 ERA) vs. RHP Spencer Schwellenbach (7-7, 3.61 ERA)

Mets Beat Phillies 2-1 To Take Series Behind Nimmo and Bullpen

 

Mets LF Brandon Nimmo (Photo Credits to Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 tonight at Citi Field to take three out of four games in the series and improved their record to 87-69.

After a scoreless bottom of the first, 3B Mark Vientos doubled with two outs in the bottom of the second after former Met RHP Zack Wheeler and then CF Tyrone Taylor followed by driving in Vientos with a RBI single.

The Met offense was held scoreless until the bottom of the sixth after LF Brandon Nimmo hit the game-winning solo homer.

RHP Tylor Megill gave up a RBI single to 3B Alec Bohm in the top of the first with two outs, but then retired catcher J.T. Realmuto on a fly-out to CF to end the threat.

Megill was able to settle down after that with scoreless innings in the top of the second, third and fourth and was taken out after that with 83 pitches.

His final line was four innings, one run, two walks and six strikeouts.

RHP Phil Maton followed with two 1-2-3 innings in the top of the fifth and sixth.

Maton picked up his third win and lowered his ERA to 3.54.

RHP Jose Butto came in next and threw a 1-2-3 top of the seventh.

RHP Edwin Diaz came on in the top of the eighth and worked around a one-out single to SS Trea Turner and then came back to strike out 1B Bryce Harper and retire Bohm on a ground-out to third.

In the top of the ninth, Diaz walked 2B Bryson Stott and CF Brandon Marsh and then came back to strike out LF Kody Clemens to pick up his 20th save of the season.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Tuesday, September 24  for the first game of a three-game series at the Atlanta Braves at 7:20 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Jose Iglesias-2B

2. Brandon Nimmo-LF

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Jesse Winker-DH

5. Starling Marte-RF

6. Francisco Alvarez-C

7. Mark Vientos-3B

8. Tyrone Taylor-CF

9. Luisangel Acuna-SS

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (4-5, 4.08 ERA) vs. RHP Zach Wheeler (16-6, 2.56 ERA)

Mets Beat Phillies 6-3 Powered By Alvarez and Acuna

 

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (Photo Credits to Lucas Boland-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 this afternoon at Citi Field in front of a sell-out crowd of 44,152 fans and improved their record to 86-69.

After a scoreless bottom of the first, catcher Francisco Alvarez hit a solo homer with one out in the bottom of the second and two batters later, SS Luisangel Acuna hit a solo homer for the third homer in his last four games.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the next four innings, but then came alive in the bottom of the seventh.

DH Starling Marte led off with a walk and two batters later, 1B Pete Alonso was hit by a pitch.

LF Brandon Nimmo then followed with the go-ahead RBI single and stole second.

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

In the bottom of the eighth, Acuna led off with a walk and two batters later, Marte walked.

Two batters later, 1B Pete Alonso drove in 2B Jose Iglesias with a RBI single.

LHP Sean Manaea got off to a tough start in the top of the first after he gave up a lead-off homer to Kyle Schwarber but then settled down after that.

Manaea retired the next 12 hitters he faced until he allowed a solo homer to RF Nick Castellanos to lead-off the top of the fifth.

Manaea was able to settle down after that once again retiring nine consecutive hitters. 

He gave up a lead-off single to catcher J.T. Realmuto to start the top of the eighth and was then taken out.

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

Manaea had excellent command of his fastball and slider.

He picked up his 12th win of the season.

RHP Reed Garrett came in next in the top of the eighth and was not able to get pinch-hitter Cal Stevenson to ground into a 3-6-3 double play which allowed a run to score and was then taken out with two outs in the inning.

RHP Edwin Diaz came on and struck out Schwarber to end the inning.

Diaz then retired SS Trea Turner, 1B Bryce Harper and 3B Alec Bohm in a 1-2-3 top of the ninth to pick up his 19th save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Sunday, September 22 at home against the Phillies on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball at 7:15 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Jose Iglesias-2B

2. Starling Marte-DH

3. Mark Vientos-3B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Brandon Nimmo-LF

6. Tyrone Taylor-RF

7. Francisco Alvarez-C

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. Luisangel Acuna-SS

The pitching match-up is LHP Sean Manaea (11-5, 3.26 ERA) vs. LHP Ranger Suarez (12-7, 3.13 ERA)

Mets Crushed By Phillies 12-2 After Peterson and Bullpen Struggle

 

Mets RHP Adam Ottavino (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 12-2 tonight at Citi Field to snap their four-game losing streak and dropped their record to 85-69.

LHP David Peterson got off to a strong start in the top of the first with two strikeouts, but then ran into the trouble in the top of the second.

Peterson gave up back-to-back singles and then 1B Pete Alonso dropped a pop-up to load the bases.

Peterson then gave up a  sac fly to 2B Edmundo Sosa.

In the top of the third, Peterson gave up a RBI double to RF Nick Castellanos.

In the top of the fourth, Peterson gave up a RBI ground-rule double to CF Johan Rojas and was then taken out.

RHP Adam Ottavino cam on and gave up a RBI single to SS Trea Turner and two batters later, a three-run homer to 3B Alec Bohm.

RHP Huascar Brazoban followed and had a scoreless top of the fifth and then in the top of the sixth, gave up a RBI single to Bohm and a RBI ground-out to Castellanos.

LHP Danny Young came in next and had a scoreless top of the seventh and then gave up a two-run homer to catcher J.T. Realmuto in the top of the eighth.

Infielder Eddy Alvarez threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after 2B Jose Iglesias led off with a homer and then RF Starling Marte followed with a infield hit.

3B Mark Vientos then walked to load the bases and after 1B Pete Alonso struck out, LF Brandon Nimmo then drove in a run on a RBI ground-out.

The Met offense was unable to score any more runs after that and went 0-4 with runners in scoring position leaving seven runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, September 21 at home against the Phillies at 4:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Jose Iglesias-2B

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Mark Vientos-3B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Brandon Nimmo-LF

6. J.D. Martinez-DH

7. Luis Torrens-C

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. Luisangel Acuna-SS

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (9-2, 2.85 ERA) vs. LHP Cristopher Sanchez (10-9. 3.24 ERA)

Mets Beat Phillies 10-6 With Stellar Offense

 

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (Photo Credits to Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-6 tonight at Citi Field for their fourth consecutive win and improved their record to 85-68.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first against former Met RHP Taijuan Walker after 3B Mark Vientos and 1B Pete Alonso hit back-to-back homers.

After a scoreless bottom of the second, 2B Jose Iglesias singled to lead off the bottom of the third and then LF Brandon Nimmo followed with a two-run homer.

In the bottom of the fourth, D.H. J.D. Martinez led off with a hit by pitch and then CF Tyrone Taylor followed with a walk.

Catcher Francisco Alvarez then broke the game open with a towering three-run homer to left field that went 421 feet.

Two batters later, Iglesias reached on an infield hit and then Nimmo followed with a RBI double.

Vientos then hit a RBI single.

In the bottom of the seventh, Taylor led off with a walk and two batters later, SS Luisangel Acuna hit a RBI triple for the first triple of his career.

This is the first time in Mets history that they have scored 10 runs in three consecutive games.

RHP Luis Severino started out with two scoreless innings and then gave up a two-run homer to SS Trea Turner in the top of the third.

Severino gave up a RBI single to CF Brandon Marsh in the top of the fourth and then settled down after that.

Severino had scoreless innings in the top of the fifth and sixth and was taken out after the inning.

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

He picked up his 11th win.

LHP Danny Young followed in the top of the seventh and was charged with three runs and picked up one out.

RHP Reed Garrett came in next and allowed three inherited runs on a RBI ground-out by DH Kyle Schwarber and then a two-run double to 1B Bryce Harper before getting out of the inning.

RHP Ryne Stanek followed in the top of the eighth and threw a scoreless inning.

RHP Edwin Diaz closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday, September 20 at home against the Phillies at 7:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Jose Iglesias-2B

2. Brandon Nimmo-LF

3. Mark Vientos-3B

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Jesse Winker-RF

6. J.D. Martinez-DH

7. Tyrone Taylor-CF

8. Francisco Alvarez-C

9. Luisangel Acuna-SS

The pitching match-up is RHP Luis Severino (10-6, 3.77 ERA) vs. RHP Taijuan Walker (3-6, 6.29 ERA)

Mets Sweep Nationals 10-0 Behind Nine-Run Four Inning

 

Mets LF Brandon Nimmo with 2B Jose Iglesias, RHP Luis Severino and RF Starling Marte)

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 9-0 tonight at Citi Field for their third consecutive win to sweep their three-game series and improved their record to 84-68.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first three innings, and then erupted in the bottom of the fourth for nine runs.

LF Brandon Nimmo led off with a walk and then 1B Pete Alonso followed with a single.

RF Tyrone Taylor followed a RBI double and 3B Mark Vientos then hit a two-run single.

Two batters later, CF Harrison Bader walked and SS Luisangel Acuna followed with a RBI single.

2B Jose Iglesias then singled to load the bases and DH Starling Marte followed with a two-run single.

Nimmo came up next and capped off the scoring in the inning by breaking the game open with a three-run homer.

The offene did not score for the next three innings until the bottom of the eighth after Acuna hit a solo homer for his second career home and second in the last two games.

LHP Jose Quintana had another outstanding start with seven scoreless innings.

He gave up two hits and two walks with four strikeouts.

Quintana picked up his 10th wn and has a 23.2 scoreless inning streak to lower his ERA to 3.74.

RHP Phil Maton followed with a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Huascar Brazoban closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Thursday, September 19 at home against the Philadelphia Phillies at 7:15 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Jose Iglesias-2B

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Brandon Nimmo-LF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Tyrone Taylor-RF

6. Mark Vientos-3B

7. Francisco Alvarez-C

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. Luisangel Acuna-SS

The pitching match-up is Jose Quintana (9-9, 3.91 ERA) vs. LHP DJ Herz (4-7, 3.70 ERA)

Mets Rout Nationals 10-1 Powered By Three Homers

 

Mets 1B Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 10-1 tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 83-68.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings and then broke through for four runs in the bottom of the third.

CF Harrison Bader led off with a walk and then SS Luisangel Acuna followed with a RBI double.

2B Jose Iglesias then reached on an infield hit and RF Starling Marte followed with a walk.

1B Pete Alonso followed by reaching on an infield single to score Acuna and Iglesias and then 3B Mark Vientos followed with a sacrifice fly.

In the bottom of the fourth, catcher Francisco Alvarez led off with his ninth homer of the season and third in his last five starts.

In the bottom of the fifth, Alonso led off with a double and two batters later, LF Tyrone Taylor drove him in with a RBI double.

In the bottom of the sixth, Acuna and Iglesias singled with one out and two batters later, Alonso broke the game open with a three-run homer for his third, fourth and fifth RBI of the game.

In the bottom of the eighth, Acuna capped off his stellar night at the plate with a solo homer for the first homer of his career.

He went 3-4 on the night with a single, double and homer with two RBI and three runs scored.

RHP Tylor Megill had a solid start allowing one unearned run on two hits in four innings retiring the last 10 hitters he faced.

Megill gave up two walks with four strikeouts.

He picked up his fourth win and lowered his ERA to 4.08.

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

RHP Huascar Brazoban came in next and threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

LHP Alex Young closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, September 18 at home against the Nationals at 7:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Jose Iglesias-2B

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Mark Vientos-3B

5. Tyrone Taylor-LF

6. J.D. Martinez-DH

7. Francisco Alvarez-C

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. Luisangel Acuna-2B

The pitching match-up is RHP Tylor Megill (3-5, 4.48 ERA) vs. LHP Mitchell Parker (7-9, 4.24 ERA)

Mets Beat Nationals 2-1 in 10 Innings on Marte Walk-Off Hit

 

Mets RF Starling Marte (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 in 10 innings tonight at Citi Field to snap their two-game losing streak and improved their record to 82-68.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first seven innings, but then came alive in the bottom of the eighth.

RF Tyrone Taylor led off with a double and then cather Francisco Alvarez grounded out to third which allowed Taylor to advance to third.

Pinch-hitter Starling Marte then grounded out to shortstop and then SS Jose Iglesias reached on an infield hit to bring in Taylor as the tying run.

In the bottom of the tenth, Taylor led off with the intentional walk and then Alvarez flew out to right which allowed ghost-runner Harrison Bader to advance to third.

Marte came up next and drove in Bader on a walk-off single.

LHP Sean Manaea had another outstanding start allowing one run on four hits in seven innings.

He gave up one walk with six strikeouts.

Manaea lowered his ERA to 3.26.

RHP Jose Butto followed with a dominating top of the eighth striking out the side.

RHP Edwin Diaz threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

RHP Reed Garrett threw a scoreless top of the tenth and picked up his eighth win.

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

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Jose Iglesias-2B

2. Jesse Winker-RF

3. J.D. Martinez-DH

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Brandon Nimmo

6. Mark Vientos-3B

7. Tyrone Taylor-RF

8. Francisco Alvarez-C

9. Eddy Alvarez-2B

The pitching match-up is LHP Sean Manaea (11-5, 3.35 ERA) vs. RHP Jake Irwin (10-12, 4.19 ERA)

Mets Lose to Phillies 2-1 After Offense Struggles And Diaz Allows Ninth Inning Run

 

Mets 1B Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park lose two out of three games in the series and dropped their record to 81-68.

LHP David Peterson had another strong start with seven scoreless innings before allowing runs on back-to-back doubles by LF Weston Wilson and 2B Buddy Kennedy and was then taken out.

His final line was 7.2 innings, four hits, one run, one walk and six strikeouts.

Peterson bounced back from his last rough start against the Blue Jays and lowered his ERA to 2.85.

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

RHP Edwin Diaz came on in the bottom of the ninth and gave up a lead-off single to RF Nick Castellanos who then stole second.

Two batters later, Diaz gave up a walk-off single to catcher J.T. Realmuto on a 0-2 fastball at the top of the strike zone.

The Met offense did very little all game outside of a solo homer by RF Tyrone Taylor in the top of the eighth.

They managed just seven hits and went 1-3 with runners in scoring position leaving six runners on base.

Injury News:

SS Francisco Lindor left the game in the bottom of the first due to his back injury from Friday night's game.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday, September 16 back at home against the Washington Nationals at 7:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Mark Vientos-3B

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Brandon Nimmo-LF

5. J.D. Martinez-DH

6. Jose Iglesias-2B

7. Luis Torrens-C

8. Tyrone Taylor-RF

9. Harrison Bader-CF

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (9-2, 2.98 ERA) vs. LHP Cristopher Sanchez (10-9, 3.33 ERA)

Mets Lose To Phillies 6-4 After Severino and Bullpen Blow Four Run Lead

 

Mets RHP Luis Severino (Photo Credits to Gregory Fisher-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park to snap their two-game winning streak and dropped their record to 81-67.

RHP Luis Severino started out well with three scoreless innings and then gave up a solo homer to 1B Bryce Harper in the bottom of the fourth.

Severino had a scoreless bottom of the fifth and then in the bottom of the sixth, with two outs, walked SS Trea Turner and then gave up another homer to Harper, this time a two-run shot and was taken out after the inning.

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

LHP Danny Young came in next in the bottom of the seventh and allowed his first two hitters to reach  base before and came back out after a sacrifice bunt.

RHP Reed Garrett came in next and struck out 3B Weston Wilson for the second out, but then gave up a two-run double to CF Cal Stevenson.

RHP Ryne Stanek followed in the bottom of the eighth and gave up a RBI double to catcher J.T. Realmuto.

The Met offense got on the board immediately in the top of the first after 2B Jose Iglesias led off with a single and then later in the inning, 1B Pete Alonso and D.H. J.D. Martinez walked to load the bases.

RF Starling Marte then drove in a run with a walk.

In the top of the third, 3B Mark Vientos led off with a double and LF Brandon Nimmo followed with a single.

Vientos then scored on a throwing error by 3B Kody Clemens.

Marte followed with a two-run triple, but catcher Francisco Alvarez struck out and CF Harrison Bader flew out to end the inning.

The offense did not score any more runs after that and Martinez was robbed of a game-tying homer in the top of the eighth on an outstanding catch by Stevenson.

They went 2-9 with runners in scoring position leaving eight runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, September 15 at the Phillies at 1:35 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Jose Iglesias-2B

2. Mark Vientos-3B

3. Brandon Nimmo-LF

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. J.D. Martinez-DH

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Francisco Alvarez-C

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. Luisangel Acuna-SS

The pitching match-up is RHP Luis Severino (10-6, 3.74 ERA) vs. LHP Kolby Allard (2-0, 3.50 ERA)

Mets Call up Prospect Luisangel Acuna

 

Luis Acuna (Photo Credits to Ed Delany-MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets are calling up prospect infield Luisangel Acuna from Triple-A Syracuse.

Acuna was signed by the Texas Rangers as an International Free Agent and then traded to the Mets for Max Scherzer in last year's trading deadline.

He has hit .258 with seven homers, 50 RBI's and 40 stolen bases in Triple-A this year.

Acuna will bring depth on the infield and provide much needed speed on the bases.