Mets Beat Cubs 4-2 Powered By Stewart

 

Mets RF D.J. Stewart (Photo Credits to Gregory Fisher-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 at Citi Field tonight and improved their record to 15-14.

In the bottom of the first, SS Francisco Lindor singled and then stole second and advanced to third on an error by Cubs 1B Patrick Wisdom.

1B Pete Alonso then drove in Lindor with a sacrifice fly.

The bats did not do much for the next four innings but came alive in the bottom of the sixth.

D.H. J.D. Martinez reached on an error and then CF Tyrone Taylor singled.

RF D.J. Stewart came up next and broke the tie with a game-winning three-run homer.

LHP Sean Manaea allowed one run on three hits in five innings.

Manaea had four walks and three strikeouts.

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

Reid-Foley picked up his first win of the season.

RHP Reed Garrett threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

RHP Adam Ottavino threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Jorge Lopez came on in the top of the ninth and gave up a RBI ground-out, but was able to get the last three outs and picked up his second save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 1 at home against the Chicago Cubs at 7:10 p.m. 

Game 29: Mets vs. Cubs Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. J.D. Martinez-DH

5. Jeff McNeil-2B

6. Tyrone Taylor-CF

7. D.J. Stewart-DH

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Sean Manaea (1-1, 3.33 ERA) vs. RHP Javier Assad (2-0, 2.00 ERA)

Mets Lose to Cubs 3-1 And Waste Severino's Outstanding Start

 

Mets RHP Luis Severino (Photo Credits to Vincent Carchietta-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets lost to the Chicago Cubs 3-1 tonight at Citi Field and dropped their record back to .500 at 14-14.

RHP Luis Severino was dominant from the beginning retiring the first 11 hitters he faced before walking LF Ian Happ with two outs in the top of the fourth.

Severino was able to keep it rolling and had a no-hitter going into the top of the eighth.

He had gave up a lead-off walk and then gave up his first hit to SS Dansby Swanson.

Later in the inning, Severino was able to get a ground-out to 3B Joey Wendle, who decided to throw to second base instead of coming home for the easy out which allowed the tying run to score.

Severino was taken out after the inning and his final line was eight innings, one hit, one run, two walks and five strikeouts.

RHP Edwin Diaz came on in the top of the ninth and gave up a lead-off double to RF Mike Taufman and after getting the next two outs, gave up a two-run homer to 3B Christopher Morel.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after LF Brandon Nimmo led off with a homer, but did not do much after that.

They managed only six hits and were 0-2 with runners in scoring position.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, April 30 at home against the Cubs at 7:10 p.m.

Game 28: Mets vs. Cardinals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. J.D. Martinez-DH

5. Jeff McNeil-2B

6. Tyrone Taylor-RF

7. Mark Vientos-3B

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Luis Severino (2-2, 2.67 ERA) vs. RHP Jameson Taillon (2-0, 1.69 ERA)

Mets Beat Cardinals 4-2 on Walk-off Homer by Mark Vientos

 

Mets 3B Mark Vientos (Photo Credits to Wendell Cruz-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 in 11 innings this afternoon to snap their two-game losing streak and improved their record to 14-13.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first five innings until the bottom of the sixth after SS Francisco Lindor hit a solo homer.

The bats did not do much for the next four innings until CF Harrison Bader delivered the game-tying RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the eleventh.

3B Mark Vientos followed with a walk-off two-run homer to center field.

LHP Jose Quintana had an outstanding start allowing one run on three hits in eight innings.

Quintana gave up one walk with three strikeouts.

He held the Cardinals to 1-12 with runners in scoring position.

It was the first time this season that a Mets starter went past the seventh inning this season which helped give the bullpen a much needed rest.

RHP Edwin Diaz followed with a dominating 1-2-3 top of the ninth and two strikeouts.

RHP Reed Garrett threw a scoreless top of the tenth and gave up a RBI single to LF Brendan Donovan in the top of the 11th, but was able to keep it a one-run game due to poor baserunning by DH Wilson Contreras.

Garrett picked up his fifth win of the season.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday, April 29 at home against the Chicago Cubs at 7:10 p.m.

Game 27: Mets vs. Cardinals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. D.J. Stewart-DH

5. Tyrone Taylor-RF

6. Jeff McNeil-2B

7. Harrison Bader-CF

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana (1-2, 4.21 ERA) vs. RHP Lance Lynn (1-0, 2.81 ERA)

Mets Lose to Cardinals 7-4 After Late Inning Rally Comes Up Short

 

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

The New York Mets lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4 at Citi Field this afternoon for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record back to .500 at 13-13.

RHP Adrian Houser got off to a rocky start in the top of the first after he gave up a RBI single to 3B Nolan Arenado and then a two-run double to 1B Paul Goldschmidr.

Later in the inning, Houser gave up another run on a RBI single by SS Masyn Wynn.

After a scoreless top of the second, Houser's troubles continued in the top of the third after he allowed a RBI double to 2B Nolan Gorman.

Houser gave up another run in the top of the fifth on a balk and was then taken out.

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

LHP Josh Walker followed with 1.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Dedniel Nunez came in next and threw a 1.0 scoreless inning.

LHP Jake Diekman gave up a run in 1 1/3 innings.

RHP Sean Reid-Foley threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the four innings, but in the bottom of the fifth LF Brandon Nimmo drove in the first run of the game with an RBI single.

Later in the inning, 1B Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer, the 200th homer of his career. Alonso is the fourth Met to have 200 homers in his career and is fourth on the franchise on the all-time home leaders trailing Darryl Strawberry (252 home runs) David Wright (242 career homers) and Mike Piazza (220 career homers).

In the bottom of the ninth, SS Francisco Lindor popped out with the based loaded and two outs to end the game.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, April 28 at home against the Cardinals at 1:40 p.m.

Game 26: Mets vs. Cardinals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. J.D. Martinez-DH

5. D.J. Stewart-RF

6. Jeff McNeil-2B

7. Tyrone Taylor-CF

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Adam Houser (0-2, 7.45 ERA) vs. RHP Sonny Gray (2-1, 1.04 ERA)

Game 25: Mets vs. Cardinals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. J.D. Martinez-DH

6. Jeff McNeil-2B

7. Harrison Bader-CF

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Jose Butto (0-0, 1.65 ERA) vs. Miles Mikolas (1-3, 6.49 ERA)

Mets Beat Giants 8-2 Powered By Lindor

 

Mets SS Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to Kelly L. Cox-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 8-2 this afternoon at Oracle Park to snap their three-game losing streak and improved their record to 13-11.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings, but in the top of the third, SS Francisco Lindor came through with a two-run homer.

In the top of the fourth, RF Tyrone Taylor delivered with a solo homer.

In the top of the fifth, Taylor came through once again with a two-run double. 

Later in the inning, 2B Jeff McNeil hit a RBI single.

In the top of the ninth, Lindor broke the game open with another two-run homer, his third and fourth RBI of the game.

LHP Sean Manaea threw 4.2 scoreless innings allowing four hits and four walks with six strikeouts.

Manaea was unable to get the win since he had to come out with two outs in the bottom of the fifth due to a high pitch count of 101 pitches.

RHP Reed Garrett followed and had another stellar outing allowing one run on two hits in two innings.

Garrett had four strikeouts and one walk.

He picked up his fourth win.

RHP Adam Ottavino followed with 1.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Edwin Diaz allowed one unearned run in the bottom of the ninth, but was able to pick up the last three outs.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return to action on Friday, April 26 back at home against the St. Louis Cardinals at 7:10 p.m.

Game 24: Mets vs. Giants Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Starling Marte-DH

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Tyrone Taylor-RF

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Sean Manaea (1-1, 4.12 ERA) vs. RHP Ryan Walker (2-2, 3.46 ERA)

Mets Lose To Giants 5-1 Due To Offense Struggling

 

Mets RHP Luis Severino (Photo Credits to Mary Altaffer-AP)

The New York Mets lost to the San Francisco Giants 5-1 tonight at Oracle Park for their third consecutive loss and dropped their record to 12-11.

RHP Luis Severino dominated through the first four innings, but it all unraveled in the bottom of the fifth.

Severino gave up a RBI single to 2B Thairo Estrada and then a two-run single to the following hitter RF Mike Yastrzemski.

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

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

RHP Drew Smith followed in the bottom of the seventh, but gave up a two-run double to 1B LaMonte Wade Jr.

LHP Jake Diekmann threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

The Mets offense did not do much all night and could not capitalize with men on base,

They went 1-7 with runners in scoring position leaving eight runners on base,

DH D.J. Stewart drove in the only run of the game on a RBI ground-out in the top of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, April 24 at the Giants at 3:45 p.m,

Game 23: Mets vs. Giants 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. Brett Baty-3B

6. D.J. Stewart-DH

7. Jeff McNeil-LF

8. Joey Wendle-2B

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Luis Severino (2-1, 2.14 ERA) vs. RHP Logan Webb (2-1, 2.93 ERA)

Mets Lost to Giants 5-2 After Quintana Has Rough Outing

 

Mets LHP Jose Quintana (Photo Credits to Neville E. Guard-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets lost to the San Francisco Giants 5-2 tonight at Oracle Park for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 12-10.

LHP Jose Quintana started out with a scoreless bottom of the first, but gave up a two-run double to SS Nick Ahmed in the bottom of the second.

Quintana gave up two more runs in the bottom of the third on a two-run double by 3B Matt Chapman.

Quintana had a scoreless innings in the bottom of the fourth and fifth and was gave up a solo homer to former Met LF Michael Conforto.

His final line was 5 innings, seven hits, five runs, three walks and four strikeouts.

RHP Jorge Lopez came in next in the bottom of the sixth and threw a scoreless inning.

LHP Sean Reid-Foley threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

LHP Josh Walker threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense was held scoreless until the top of the sixth after 1B Pete Alonso hit a solo homer.

LF Brandon Nimmo scored the only other run on a wild pitch in the top of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday. April 23 at the Giants at 9:45 p.m.

Game 22: Mets vs. Giants Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. D.J. Stewart-DH

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana (1-1, 3.05 ERA) vs. RHP Keaton Winn (1-3, 4.09 ERA)

Mets Crushed By Dodgers 10-0 After Houser Struggles

 

Mets RHP Adrian Houser (Photo Credits to Jonathan Hui-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-0 this afternoon at Dodger Stadium to snap their six-game winning streak and dropped their record to 12-9.

RHP Adrian Houser started out well with two scoreless innings, but gave up a two-run homer to DH Shohei Ohtani in the bottom of the third.

Houser had a scoreless bottom of the fourth, but it all came apart for him in the bottom of the fifth.

He gave a lead-off double to RF Andy Pages and then walked 2B Gavin Lux.

Houser then gave up a RBI single to SS Mookie Betts and then allowed Ohtani to reach on an infield hit to load the bases.

Houser then gave up a two-run double to 1B Freddie Freeman and another two-run double to the following hitter catcher Will Smith and was then taken out.

His final  line was 4.0 innings, seven hits, eight runs, four walks and three strikeouts.

RHP Grant Hartwig followed and gave up a three-run homer to Pages.

Hartwig stayed in for the bottom of the sixth and threw a scoreless inning.

RHP Michael Tonkin came in next and threw two scoreless innings in the bottom of the seventh and eighth innings.

The Met offense did not do much all managing only five hits and going 1-4 with runners in scoring position leaving five runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday, April 22 at the San Francisco Giants at 9:40 p.m.

Reliever LHP Brooks Raley Heads to Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

 

Mets LHP Brooks Raley (Photo Credits to Jason Szenes-NY Post)

New York Mets LHP Brooks Raley was placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.

Raley has had a fine start to the season with seven scoreless innings allowing only two hits with nine strikeouts.

RHP Grant Hartwig was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse as corresponding roster move.

Game 21: Mets vs. Dodgers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. D.J. Stewart-DH

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. Tomas Nido-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Adrian Houser (0-1, 4.70 ERA) vs. RHP Tyler Glasnow (3-1, 3.72 ERA) 

Mets Beat Dodgers 6-4 Behind Marte and Bullpen

 

Mets RF Starling Marte (Photo Credits to Jonathan Hui-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 this afternoon at Dodger Stadium for their sixth consecutive win and improved their record to 12-8.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the top of the first after LF Brandon Nimmo led off with a walk and then stole second and advanced to third on a wild pitch.

Two batters later, SS Francisco Lindor drove in Nimmo with a ground rule double.

The offense did not do much in the next two innings, but in the top of the fourth, 3B Joey Wendle led off with a single and then stole second.

Catcher Omar Narvaez then grounded out to second and Nimmo was hit by a pitch.

RF Starling Marte followed with a RBI single.

In the top of the sixth, pinch-hitter Zach Short led off with a walk and then Narvaez followed with a sacrifice bunt.

Nimmo was then hit by a pitch and Marte delivered the go-ahead three-run homer.

In the top of the eighth, Marte reached on an error by SS Mookie Betts with one out and then stole second.

Lindor followed with a RBI single.

RHP Jose Butto gave up a RBI single to 1B Freddie Freeman in the bottom of the first, but worked out of a based loaded jam to prevent more damage.'

Butto escaped out of another based loaded jam in the bottom of the second and had scoreless innings in the bottom of the third and fourth.

He left in the bottom of the fifth with runners on first and third with one out.

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

Butto did not have his best stuff and struggled with his command against a difficult lineup with three future Hall of Famers at the top of the order, but he still battled through it.

It's a testament to him that he did not get rattled with men on base and kept his team in the game.

RHP Michael Tonkin came in next and got the last two outs in the bottom of the fifth and was taken out in the bottom of the sixth with two men on and one out.

Tonkin picked up his first win of the season.

RHP Drew Smith followed and gave up a two-run single to 1B 

Freddie Freeman, but was able to get out of the inning with the lead.

RHP Jorge Lopez came on in the bottom of the seventh and threw a scoreless inning.

Lopez came back in for the bottom of the eighth and walked Betts with one out and was then taken out.

RHP Edwin Diaz came on and walked DH Shohei Ohtani and Freeman to load the bases with one out.

Diaz came back to strike out to LF Teoscar Hernandez and 3B Max Muncy.

RHP Reed Garrett closed it out with a 1-2-3 bottom of the ninth striking out the side and picked up his first save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, April 21 at the Dodgers at 4:10 p.m.

Mets Place Francisco Alvarez on IL With Left Thumb Sprain

 

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

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left thumb sprain.

Alvarez hurt himself in last night's game against the Dodgers after falling down running on the bases and his thumb went straight into the ground.

He had another injury with left thumb on April 17 against the Pirates while sliding into second base.

Catcher Tomas Nido was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to replace Alvarez.

Game 20: Mets vs. Dodgers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. D.J. Stewart-DH

6. Jeff McNeil-2B

7. Harrison Bader-CF

8. Joey Wendle-3B

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Jose Butto (0-0, 0.75 ERA) vs. RHP Gavin Stone (1-1, 6.14 ERA)

Mets Beat Dodgers 9-4 Powered By Stewart and Lindor

 

Mets SS Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to Kiyoshi Mio-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 tonight at Dodger Stadium for their fifth consecutive win and improved their record to 11-8.

After a scoreless top of the first, DH D.J. Stewart drove in the first run of the game with a solo homer and later in the inning CF Harrison Bader drove in catcher Francisco Alvarez with a RBI single.

In the top of the third, 1B Pete Alonso hit a RBI single and then Stewart drove in another run with a sacrifice fly.

The offense did not do much for the next three innings until the top of the seventh after SS Francisco Lindor delivered the game-winning two-run homer.

In the top of the eighth, RF Starling Marte drove in a much needed two-run single.

In the top of the ninth, Stewart capped off his stellar night at the plate with a RBI single for his third RBI of the game.

LHP Sean Manaea allowed two runs on four hits in five innings.

He gave up three walks with three strikeouts.

RHP Reed Garrett followed in the bottom of the sixth and allowed two unearned runs after 3B Joey Wendle made two errors in the inning.

Garrett picked up his third win.

LHP Brooks Raley came in next and recorded two outs.

RHP Adam Ottavino followed and threw 1.1 scoreless innings.

LHP Jake Diekman closed it out with a scoreless bottom of the ninth,

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, April 20 at the Dodgers at 4:05 p.m.

Game 19: Mets vs. Dodgers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup:

 1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. D.J. Stewart-DH

6. Francisco Alvarez-C

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. Joey Wendle-3B

The pitching match-up is LHP Sean Manaea (1-1, 4.30 ERA) vs. RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (1-1, 4.50 ERA)

Mets Sweep Pirates 9-1 Led By Taylor and Bader

 

Mets RF Tyrone Taylor (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-1 this afternoon at Citi Field to sweep their three-game series and fourth consecutive win overall to improve their record to 10-8.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings, but in the bottom of the third DH Starling Marte hit a two-run homer.

The offense was held scoreless for the next two innings, and then came alive in the bottom of the sixth.

SS Francisco Lindor lead off with a single and then advanced to second on a wild pitch,

1B Pete Alonso followed with a walk and then 2B Jeff McNeil hit a sacrifice bunt to move Lindor and Alonso to second and third.

Two batters later, RF Tyrone Taylor delivered a two-run single and then the following hitter CF Harrison Bader broke the game open with a two-run homer.

In the bottom of the eighth, Alonso led off with a walk and then McNeil followed with a double.

Catcher Francisco Alvarez then grounded into a fielder's choice which brought home a run and then Taylor singled to load the bases.

Three batters later, LF Brandon Nimmo capped off the scoring with a two-run single.

RHP Luis Severino had an excellent start allowing one run (0 earned runs) on five hits in six innings.

He gave three walks with four strikeouts.

Severino picked up his second win and lowered his ERA to 2.14.

RHP Jorge Lopez followed with a scoreless top of the seventh.

LHP Jake Diekman then threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

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

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Friday, April 19 on the West Coast for a six game-road trip beginning at the Los Angeles Dodgers at 10:10 p.m.

Game 18: Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Starling Marte-DH

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Jeff McNeil-2B

6. Francisco Alvarez-C

7. Tyrone Taylor-RF

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. Zach Short-3B

The pitching match-up is RHP Luis Severino (1-1, 3.00 ERA) vs. LHP Bailey Falter (1-0, 4.20 ERA)

Mets Beat Pirates 3-1 On Clutch Hit By Wendle

 

Mets 3B Joey Wendle (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 tonight at Citi Field for their third consecutive win and fourth consecutive series win to improve their record to over .500 at 9-8.  

It the first team the team has been over .500 since June 3 last season.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first six innings, but came alive in the bottom of the seventh.

SS Francisco Lindor walked and then 1B Pete Alonso singled.

3B Joey Wendle came up next after he came off the bench to replace Brett Baty who left the game with hamstring tightness to deliver a game-tying RBI single.

Later in the inning, reliever RHP Jose Hernandez committed a balk which allowed Alonso to score the go-ahead run.

2B Jeff McNeil then delivered a RBI double.

LHP Jose Quintana allowed one run on four hits in five innings.

He gave up three walks with four strikeouts.

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

He gave up one hit and one walk with six strikeouts.

He picked his second win.

RHP Jorge Lopez threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Drew Smith threw a scoreless top of the ninth and picked up his first save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, April 17 at home against the Pirates at 1:10 p.m.

Game 17: Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Francisco Alvarez-DH

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana (1-1, 3.45 ERA) vs. RHP Jared Jones (1-2, 4.00 ERA)

Mets Beat Pirates 6-3 Behind Game-Winning Double by Bader

 

Mets DH D.J. Stewart (Photo Credits to John Jones-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive win and improved their record back to .500 at 8-8.

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

RF Starling Marte, SS Francisco Lindor and 3B Brett Baty all singled to load the bases and then catcher Francisco Alvarez walked to bring in a run.

2B Jeff McNeil came up and drove in a run on an error by RF Connor Joe.

The next hitter, pinch-hitter D.J. Stewart tied the game with a RBI double.

In the bottom of the eighth, McNeil reached first with one out after the ball got past catcher Henry Davis and then Stewart followed a walk.

McNeil and Stewart were then able to pull off a successful double steal and CF Harrison Bader came through with the go-ahead two-run double.

Later in the inning, LF Brandon Nimmo drove in Bader with a RBI ground-out.

RHP Adam Houser started out well with five scoreless innings, but gave up two runs in the top of the sixth and was then taken out.

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

RHP Drew Smith came in next and allowed another run in the inning.

LHP Brooks Raley threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

RHP Adam Ottavino threw a scoreless top of the eighth and picked up his first win.

RHP Edwin Diaz closed out with a scoreless top of the ninth and picked up his first save.

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

Game 16: Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Francisco Alvarez-C

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Tyrone Taylor-DH

9. Harrison Bader-CF

The pitching match-up is RHP Adam Houser (0-1, 5.40 ERA) vs. LHP Martin Perez (1-0, 1.89 ERA)

Mets Beat Royals 2-1 To Take Series With Outstanding Pitching

 

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

The New York Mets beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 this afternoon at Citi Field to take two out of three games in the series and improved their record to 7-8.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first seven innings and had a chance to score in the bottom of the fourth, but DH Starling Marte was thrown out at the plate trying to score on a fly out.

In the bottom of the seventh, they wasted another scoring opportunity after SS Francisco Lindor fouled out with the based loaded and two outs.

In the bottom of the eighth, the offense finally broke out through after 1B Pete Alonso led off with a walk and then LF Tyrone Taylor moved Alonso to second with a sacrifice bunt.

Two batters later, 2B Jeff McNeil and the following hitter 3B Brett Baty walked to load the bases.

CF Harrison Bader then drove in go-ahead run with an infield hit and LF Brandon Nimmo followed with a based loaded walk to bring in a much needed insurance run.

RHP Jose Butto had a fine outing throwing six scoreless innings allowing two hits.

Butto gave up one walk with nine strikeouts.

He had sharp command of his change-up and mixed in his fastball and curveball and didn't get rattled with men on base.

Butto showed today he deserved the chance to stay in this starting rotation.

RHP Adam Ottavino threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

LHP Brooks Raley then threw a scoreless top of the eighth and picked up his first win.

RHP Edwin Diaz came on in the top of the ninth and retired the first two hitters he faced and then gave up a solo homer to 1B Vinnie Pasquantino.

Diaz came back to retire catcher Freddie Ferman for the last out and picked up his third save of the season.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday, April 15 at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:10 p.m.

Game 15: Mets vs. Royals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Starling Marte-DH

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Tyrone Taylor-RF

6. Francisco Alvarez-C

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Zach Short-3B

9. Harrison Bader-CF

The pitching match-up is RHP Jose Butto (0-0, 1.50 ERA) vs. LHP Cole Ragans (0-1, 2.60 ERA)

Mets Lose to Royals 11-7 After Manaea Struggles

 

Mets LHP Sean Manaea (Photo Credits to Wendell Cruz-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets lost to the Kansas City Royals 11-7 this afternoon at Citi Field to snap their two-game winning streak and dropped their record to 6-8.

LHP Sean Manaea had a tough start in the top of the first after he gave up three straight singles including a RBI single by DH Nelson Velazquez.

Manaea's troubles continued in the top of the second after he gave up a bases loaded walk to 2B Nick Loftin and then a two-run single to 1B Salvador Perez.

Manaea had a scoreless top of the third, but gave up a RBI single to Loftin in the top of the fourth.

Later in the inning, Manaea gave up a two-run homer to Perez and a RBI single to catcher Freddy Femin and was taken out later in the inning.

Manaea's final line was 3.2 innings, nine hits, eight runs, (six earned runs), three walks and four strikeouts.

RHP Cole Sulser came in next and gave up a sacrifice fly to Loftin in the top of the fifth and a two-run homer to RF Hunter Renfroe in the top of the sixth,

RHP Javier Lopez followed and got the last two outs in the top of the sixth.

LHP Jake Diekman threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

RHP Tyler Jay threw two scoreless innings in the top of the eighth and ninth.

In the bottom of the first, 1B Pete Alonso drove in the first run of the game with a RBI single.

Later in the inning, 3B Brett Baty hit a RBI ground-out and DH D.J. Stewart hit a RBI double.

In the bottom of the third, Alonso tied the game with a solo homer.

In the bottom of the sixth, Alonso hit his second solo homer of the game.

In the bottom of the eighth, RF Starling Marte hit a solo homer.

Later in the eighth, pinch-hitter Tyrone Taylor hit a sacrifice fly.

The Mets offense struggled with men on base going 1-8 with runners in scoring position and left five runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, April 14 at home against the Royals at 1:40 p.m.

Game 14: Mets vs. Royals 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. Brett Baty-3B

6. D.J. Stewart-DH

7. Jeff McNeil-LF

8. Omar Narvaez-C

9. Joey Wendle-2B

The pitching match-up is LHP Sean Manaea (1-0, 0.82 ERA) vs. Alec Marsh (1-0, 3.09 ERA)

Mets Beat Royals 6-1 Behind Baty and Pitching

 

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

The New York Mets beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 at Citi Field tonight for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 6-7.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until LF Brandon Nimmo hit a RBI double.

In the bottom of the fourth with two outs, 3B Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez singled and then 2B Jeff McNeil and DH D.J. Stewart followed with RBI singles.

In the bottom of the fifth, Baty came through once again with a two-run double.

In the bottom of the eighth, 1B Pete Alonso capped off the scoring with a solo homer.

RHP Luis Severino allowed one run on one hit in five inning with four walks and four strikeouts.

Severino gave up a solo homer to catcher Salvador Perez in the top of the second, but didn't allow any runs after that.

Severino picked up his first win of the season.

LHP Jake Diekman followed by getting the first two outs in the top of the sixth.

RHP Reed Garrett followed with 1.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Adam Ottavino threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Jorge Lopez closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, April 13 at home against the Royals at 1:40 p.m.

Game 13: Mets vs. Royals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Francisco Alvarez-C

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. D.J. Stewart-DH

9. Harrison Bader-CF

The pitching match-up is RHP Luis Severino (0-1, 3.60 ERA) vs. RHP Michael Wacha (1-0, 2.25 ERA)

Mets Rout Braves 16-4 To Take Series After Offense Breaks Out

 

Mets SS Francisco Lindor and LF Brandon Nimmo (Photo Credits to Dale Zanine-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 16-4 this afternoon at SunTruist Park to take two out of three games in the series and improved their record to 5-7.

In the top of the first, RF Starling Marte walked with one out and two batters later, 1B Pete Alonso reached on an infield single.

3B Brett Baty followed with a RBI single.

LF Brandon Nimmo then hit a RBI double and later came around to score an error by SS Orlando Arcia.

In the top of the third, Alonso led off with a single and two batters later, catcher Francisco Alvarez hit a RBI double.

2B Jeff McNeil followed with a RBI double and DH D.J. Stewart came up next and hit a two-run homer.

In the top of the seventh, Marte led off with a single and stole second.

SS Francisco Lindor then reached on an error by 3B Austin Riley and Alonso walked.

Two batters later, Francisco Alvarez hit a RBI ground-out and 2B Jeff McNeil followed with a a two-run single.

In the top of the eighth, CF Harrison Bader led off with a single and then Nimmo followed with a RBI triple.

Nimmo then scored on a wild pitch.

In the top of the ninth, Alvarez led off with a single and McNeil followed with a walk.

Two batter later, 3B Brett Baty singled which loaded the bases and then pinch-hitter Tyrone Taylor capped off the scoring with a grand slam.

LHP Jose Quintana cruised through the first four innings, but gave up three runs in the bottom of the fifth and was taken out with one out in the bottom of the sixth.

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

He picked up his first win.

RHP Drew Smith followed with 1.2 scoreless innings.

RHP Tyler Jay came in next in his MLB debut and allowed one run on five hits in two innings with one strikeout.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday, April 12 back at home against the Kansas City Royals at 7:10 p.m.

Game 12: Mets vs. Braves Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Linep:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Startling Marte-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Francisco Alvarez-C

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. D.J. Stewart-DH

9. Harrison Bader-CF

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana (0-1, 2.61 ERA) vs. RHP Allan Winans 

Mets-Braves Game Postponed

 Tonight's Mets-Braves Game has been postponed due to rain.

It will be made up on September 26.

Mets Lose to Braves 6-5 After Late Inning Rally Comes Up Short

 

Mets RHP Adam Houser (Photo Credits to Getty Images)

The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 6-5 tonight at SunTruist Park to snap their two-game winning streak and dropped their record to 4-7.

RHP Adam Houser had a rough outing allowing five runs on eight hits in five innings.

He gave up two walks and had one strikeout.

RHP Dedeneil Nunez followed in his ML debut and allowed one run in two innings.

RHP Cole Souser allowed a run in the bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense struggled for the first seven innings until 1B Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer in the top of the eighth.

In the top of the ninth, CF Harrison Bader led off with a single and then catcher Omar Narvaez followed with a RBI double.

LF Brandon Nimmo and RF Starling Marte followed with ground-outs, but then SS Francisco Lindor singled to keep the game alive.

Alonso came up next with a chance to come through again, but struck out to end the game.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, April 10 at the Braves at 7:20 p.m. 

Game 11: Mets vs. Braves Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Starling Marte-RF

3. Francisco Lindor-SS

4. Pete Alonso-1B

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. D.J. Stewart-DH

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Adam Houser (0-0, 1.80 ERA) vs. RHP Reynaldo Lopez (0-0, 1.50 ERA)

Mets Beat Braves 8-7 Powered by Nimmo and Stewart

 

Mets CF Brandon Nimmo (Photo Credits to Dale Zanine-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 8-7 tonight at SunTruist Park for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 4-6.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first three against RHP Charlie Morton until the top of the fourth after 1B Pere Alonso led off with a walk and then two batters later, 3B Brett Baty reached on an infield hit and then RF Starling Marte hit a RBI single.

In the top of the fifth, LF Jeff McNeil off with a walk, 2B Joey Wendle followed with a walk and then CF Brandon Nimmo came up and tied the game with a three-run homer.

In the top of the seventh, Nimmo came through once again with a game-tying solo homer.

In the top of the eighth, Baty singled with one out and advanced to second on a wild pitch.

Two batters later, DH D.J. Stewart delivered the game-winning two-run homer.

McNeil followed with a walk and then LF Tyrone Taylor reached on an infield hit.

Nimmo came up and capped off his stellar night at the plate with a RBI single, his fifth RBI of the game.

RHP Julio Tehran had a difficult outing allowing four runs on six hits in 2.2 innings.

RHP Cole Susler made his Met debut in the bottom of the sixth and gave up a RBI double to former Met catcher Travis d'Arnaud.

LHP Jake Diekmann came on in the bottom of the seventh and was able to get a 3-6-3 double play to end the inning.

RHP Drew Smith came on in the bottom of the eighth and struggled at first loading the bases. Smith then came back to retire 3B Austin Riley on a ground-out to third to end the inning.

RHP Jorge Lopez came on in the bottom of the ninth and gave up a lead-off double to 1B Matt Olson and then was helped out by his defense after Taylor made an outstanding catch to rob DH Marcell Ozuna of an extra base hit.

Lopez then gave up a RBI single to CF Michael Harris II but was able to settle down after that.

Lopez retired SS Orlando Arcia on a pop-up and d'Arnaud to fly out for the final out of the game and picked up his first save of the season.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, April 10 at the Braves at 7:20 p.m.

Game 10: Mets vs. Braves Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-CF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Alvarez-C

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. D.J. Stewart-DH

8. Jeff McNeil-LF

9. Joey Wendle-2B

The pitching match-up is RHP Julio Teheran vs. RHP Charlie Morton (1-0, 0.00 ERA)

Mets Beat Reds 3-1 To Take First Series of Year

 

Mets SS Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to Katie Stratman-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 this afternoon at Great American Ball Park to take two out of three games in the series and improved their record to 3-6.

In the top of the first, SS Francisco Lindor doubled and then catcher Francisco Alvarez singled and Lindor was able to score on an error.

In the top of the second, DH Startling Marte led off with a walk and then RF Tyrone Taylor and 2B Jeff McNeil followed with bunt singles.

Two batters later, LF Brandon Nimmo was hit by a pitch which brought home a run.

In the top of the fourth, Lindor capped off his fine day at the plate with a solo homer.

LHP Sean Manaea had a solid outing allowing one run on three hits in five innings.

He gave up two walks with six strikeouts.

He picked up his first win of the season.

RHP Jorge Lopez followed with a scoreless bottom of the sixth.

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

RHP Adam Ottavino threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

RHP Edwin Diaz closed it out with a 1-2-3 bottom of the ninth and picked up his second save of the season.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday, April 8 at the Atlanta Braves at 7:20 p.m.

Game 9: Mets vs. Reds Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Alvarez-C

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Starling Marte-DH

7. Tyrone Taylor-RF

8. Jeff McNeil-2B

9. Harrison Bader-CF

The pitching match-up is LHP Sean Manaea (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. LHP Andrew Abbott (0-0. 3.38 ERA)

Mets Lose To Reds 9-6 After Bullpen and Defense Blow It In Eighth

 

Mets RHP Luis Severino (Photo Credits to Getty Images)

The New York Mets lost to the Cincinnati Reds 9-6 this afternoon at Great American Ball Park and dropped their record to 2-6.

RHP Luis Severino had a solid outing allowing two runs on three hits in five innings.

LHP LHP Jake Diekman followed in the bottom of the sixth and gave up a RBI single to pinch-hitter Staurt Fairchild and then allowed LF Spencer Steer to steal home later in the inning.

RHP Yohan Ramirez had a scoreless bottom of the seventh, but it all imploded for him in the bottom of the eighth.

Ramirez gave up a lead-off walk to 3B Jeimer Candelario and then struck out RF Jake Fraley, but catcher Omar Narvaez dropped the third strike which allowed Candelario take third and Fraley went to first.

Ramirez's struggles in the inning continued after he gave up a RBI single to SS Ella De La Cruz and then gave up a three-run homer to Steer.

Ramirez gave up a sacrifice fly to 1B Christian Encarncion-Strand.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first three innings until catcher Omar Narvaez hit a two-run single in the top of the fourth.

DH Brandon Nimmo hit a two-run double later in the inning.

LF Tyrone Taylor hit a RBI double in the top of the fifth.

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

The Mets offense struggled to capitalize with men on base going 4-12 with runners in scoring position leaving eight runners on base.

The Mets game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, April 7 at the Reds at 1:40 p.m.

Game 8: Mets vs. Reds Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-DH

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Brett Baty-3B

5. Starling Marte-RF

6. Tyrone Taylor-LF

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. Omar Narvaez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Luis Severino (0-1, 5.40 ERA) vs. RHP Nick Martinez (0-0, 5.40 ERA)

Mets Beat Reds 3-2 After Bullpen Holds Lead

 

Mets 3B Brett Baty-(Photo Credits to AP)

The New York Mets beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 tonight at Great American Ball Park for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 2-5.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first four innings, but came alive in the top of the fifth.

LF Tyrone Taylor led off with a walk and two batters later, CF Harrison Bader singled.

DJ Stewart followed by getting hit by a pitch to load the bases and then SS Francisco Lindor drove in Taylor with a sacrifice fly.

In the top of the seventh, Bader walked with one out and then stole second.

Stewart and Lindor followed with walks to load the bases.

1B Pete Alonso then grounded into a fielder's choice to bring in a run.

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

LHP Jose Quintana gave up a solo homer to LF Spencer Steer in the bottom of the first, but settled down after that.

Quintana was able to get into the sixth inning and get into the groove.

His final line was 5.2 innings, five hits, one walk and four strikeouts.

RHP Drew Smith followed with a scoreless inning and picked up his first win.

LHP Brooks Raley had to come to pick up the last out in the bottom of the seventh.

RHP Adam Ottavino threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

RHP Edwin Diaz came on in the bottom of the ninth and committed an error and then walked Steer to start off the inning.

Diaz then got a ground-out from 1B Christian Encarnacion Strand for the second out of the inning after allowing a run.

Diaz came back to strike out RF Jake Fraley to close out the game for his first save of the season.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, April 6 at the Reds at 4:10 p.m. 

Game 7: Mets vs. Reds Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Francisco Lindor-SS

2. Pete Alonso-1B

3. Francisco Alvarez-C

4. Brett Baty-3B

5. Starling Marte-RF

6. Tyrone Taylor-LF

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. D.J. Stewart-DH

The pitching match-up is LHP Carlos Quintana (0-1, 3.86 ERA) vs. RHP Hunter Greene (0-0, 3.86 ERA)

Mets Rally In Ninth Inning To Beat Tigers 2-1 For First Win of Season

 

Mets LF Tyrone Taylor (Photo Credits to Gregory Fisher-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 this afternoon at Citi Field in the second game of a doubleheader for their first win of the season and improved their record to 1-5.

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

1B Pete Alonso led off with a game-tying homer and then 3B Brett Baty followed with a walk.

RF Starling Marte then hit a sacrifice fly to move Baty to second.

LF Tyrone Taylor came up next and drove in Baty with a walk-off single.

RHP Jose Butto had a solid outing allowing one run on three hits in six innings.

Butto gave up three walks with six strikeouts.

RHP Reed Garrett followed with three scoreless innings.

Garrett allowed two hits and one walk with four strikeouts.

He picked up his first win.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday, April 5 at the Cincinnati Reds at 6:40 p.m.

Game 6 (Game 2 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Tigers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-DH

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Brett Baty-3B

5. Starling Marte-RF

6. Tyrone Taylor-LF

7. Omar Narvaez-C

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. Joey Wendle-2B

The pitching match-up is RHP Jose Butto vs. RHP Matt Manning

Mets Lose To Tigers 6-3 in 11 Innings In First Game of Doubleheader

 

Mets 1B Pete Alonso (Photo Credits to Rich Schultz-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets lost to the Detroit Tigers 6-3 in 11 innings this afternoon at Citi Field for their fifth consecutive loss and dropped their record to 0-5.

RHP Adam Houser had a solid start in his Met debut allowing one run on three hits in three innings.

Houser gave up three walks and three strikeouts.

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

RHP Drew Smith gave up a run in the top of the seventh.

RHP Adam Ottavino gave up a run in the top of the eighth.

RHP Edwin Diaz threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

RHP Jorge Lopez threw a scoreless top of the tenth.

RHP Michael Tomkin gave up three runs in the top of the eleventh.

Catcher Francisco Alvarez hit a two-run double in the bottom of the third.

3B Brett Baty hit a RBI single in the bottom of the fifth.

The Met offense struggled with men on base going 2-17 with runners in scoring position leaving 14 runners on base.

The Mets have another upcoming today against the Tigers.

Game 5 (Game 1 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Tigers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Alvarez-C

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Startling Marte-RF

7. Jeff McNeil-2B

8. Tyrone Taylor-CF

9. D.J. Stewart-DH

The pitching match-up is RHP Adam Houser vs. RHP Casey Mize

Mets Sign Julio Teheran to Major League Deal

The New York Mets are signing RHP Julio Tehran to a Major League deal for $2.5 million.

Tehran last pitched with the Baltimore Orioles in the spring, but did not make Opening Day roster.

He had a 4.40 ERA in 71 2/3 innings for the Milwaukee Brewers last season.

Tehran will hopefully provide some depth and stability to a Mets rotation without RHP Kodai Senga and RHP Tylor Megill since they are on the injured list.

Mets Game Postgamed Again

 Tonight's Mets-Tigers game has been postponed again due to rai. 

The game will be made up as a part of  a single-admission tomorrow afternoon, Thursday April 4 beginning at 12:10 p.m.

The second game will begin approximately 30 minutes after the first game ends.

Mets Shutout by Tigers in 10 innings And Drop To 0-4

 

LHP Sean Manaea (Photo Credits to Corey Sipkin-NY Post)

The New York Mets lost to the Detroit Tigers 4-0 in 10 innings at Citi Field for their fourth consecutive loss and dropped their record to 0-4.

LHP Sean Manaea had a fine Met debut with six scoreless innings.

Manaea had a no-hitter for the first 5 2/3 innings which is the longest by a Met pitcher in his first start in team history.

His final line was six innings, one hit, two walks and eight strikeouts.

RHP Jorge Lopez followed with a scoreless top of the seventh.

LHP Brooks Raley came in next with a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Edwin Diaz then had a dominating top of the ninth with two strikeouts.

RHP Michael Tonkin came on in the top of the tenth and was let down by his defense after 3B Joey Wendle misplayed a grounder.

Tonkin then had a chopper bounce off his glove that would have been a double play and then gave up a sacrifice fly to SS Javier Baez.

He then gave up a three-run homer to catcher Carson Kelly which put the game out of reach.

The Met offense was unable to much all night managing only five hits and leaving nine runners on base and was 0-6 with runners in scoring position.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, April 2 at home against the Tigers at 7:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Brandon Nimmo-LF

2. Francisco Lindor-SS

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Alvarez-C

5. D.J. Stewart-DH

6. Starling Marte-RF

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. Harrison Bader-CF

9. Joey Wendle-2B

The pitching match-up is LHP Sean Manaea vs. RHP Reese Olsen 

Tylor Megill Goes on IL With Shoulder Strain

 

Mets RHP Tylor Megill (Photo Credits to Adam Hunger-Getty Images)

New York Mets RHP Tylor Megill was placed was 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. 

RHP Reed Garrett was recalled as corresponding roster move.