Mets Lose to Nationals 9-6 After Nolan McLean along with poor defense blows five Run Lead

 

Mets RHP Nolan McLean (Photo Credits to Rafael Suaness-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 9-6 tonight at Nationals Park to snap their three-game winning streak and dropped their record to 21-27.

RHP Nolan McLean had a scoreless bottom of the first, but then it fell apart for him in the bottom of the second. 

McLean retired the first two hitters he faced and then gave up a double, hit by pitch, infield hit to load the bases and then an inside-the park grand slam by 1B James Wood. LF Nick Morabito making his ML debut nearly caught but the ball went off his glove and rolled into center field.

McLean's struggles continued in the bottom of the third after he gave up a lead-off homer to DH Jose Tena and then walked 2B C.J Abrams.

McLean then gave up a single to LF Daylen Lile and a passed ball which scored the go-ahead run. Two batters later, McLean gave up a sacrifice fly to Vivas.

McLean was let down by his defense in the bottom of the fourth after 2B Marcus Semien made a throwing error and then catcher Luis Torrens made a throwing error which allowed two runs to score.

McLean stayed in for the bottom of the fifth and threw a scoreless inning.

McLean retired the first two hitters he faced in the bottom of the sixth and then hit Abrams and was taken out.

His final line was 5.2 innings, eight hits, nine runs, (six earned runs), two walks and five strikeouts.

RHP Daniel Duerte who was recalled from Triple-A threw 2.1 scoreless innings.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the top of the first after RF Carson Benge led off with an infield hit and 3B Bo Bichette followed with a two-run homer. DH Juan Soto followed with a single and 1B Mark Vientos followed with a double. 2B Marcus Semien then drove in Soto with a sacrfice fly.

In the top of the second, Benge singled with two outs and then Bichette followed with a two-run homer, his second homer of the game.

In the top of the seventh, Soto added a solo homer.

The Met offense was unable to come up with any timely hits and went 0-3 with runners in scoring position leaving four runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 20 at the Nationals at 6:45 p.m.

Game 48: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-DH

4. Mark Vientos-1B

5. Marcus Semuen-2B

6. Tyrone Taylor-CF

7. Nick Morabito-LF

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Nolan McLean (2-2, 2.92 ERA) vs. LHP Foster Griffin (4-2, 3.53 ERA)

Mets Call Up Outfield Prospect Nick Morabito

 

Mets OF Nick Morabito (Photo Credits to Ed Delany-MetsMerized)

The New York Mets are promoting top outfield prospect Nick Morabito after they designated Austin Slater for assignment on Tuesday morning.

Morabito, 23, was a second round pick by the Mets in 2022 out of Gonzaga High School in Washington, DC. He is known for hitting for contact, defense in the outfield and amazing speed. 

Morabito had a .754 OPS with four homers, seven other extra-base hits, and 21 stolen bases in 41 games this year for Triple-A Syracuse. He had mostly played centerfield, but can play all three outfield positions and very little experience at second base.

It's possible that Morabito could play left field if Juan Soto goes to DH with his injuries this season. He could also come off the bench as a platoon option against lefties, a late-inning defensive replacement and a pinch-running specialist.

If Morabito plays left field, he would help form one of the fastest and best defensive outfields in baseball with fellow rookies Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing.

Benge and Ewing have been sparkplugs in the Mets improved play in their 11-5 stretch recently and Morabito will only help to add more energy, enthusiasm and excitement to their youth movement.

Mets Beat Nationals 16-7 in 12 Innings With 10-Run 12th Inning

 

Mets LF Tyrone Taylor (Photo Credits to Brad Mills-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 16-7 in 12 innings tonight at Nationals Park for their third consecutive win and improved their record to 21-26.

The Met offense was held scoreless in the top of the first and then in the top of the second with two outs, LF Tyrone Taylor singled and catcher Luis Torrens followed with a RBI double.

After a scoreless top of the third, 3B Brett Baty homered to lead off the top of the fourth.

In the top of the fifth, Torrens led off and reached on an error by 1B Luis Garcia Jr and RF Carson Benge followed with a walk. SS Bo Bichette then flew out to right to advance Torrens and Benge to second and third. 

DH Juan Soto came up next and drove in Torrens and Benge with a two-run single.

In the top of the seventh, Bichette finally came through with a solo homer.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the next three innings until the top of the eleventh after Baty advanced pinch-runner Vidal Brujan to third wih a fly-out and then 2B Marcus Semien drove in Brujan with a sacrifice fly.

In the top of the twelfth, catcher Hayden Senger lead off with a sacrifice bunt to advance Taylor to third.

Benge then reached on an infield hit which brought home a run. Bichette followed with a single and Soto was intentionally walked.

Brujan then reached on a bunt single to score Benge.

Baty followed with a two-run single to score Bichette and Soto.

Semian followed with a RBI single to score Brujan.

CF A.J. Ewing followed with a RBI single to score Baty.

Two batters later, Senger singled to load the bases. 

Benge and Bichette then capped off the scoring two-run doubles.

Mets RHP Christian Scott started out well with a 1-2-3 bottom of the first and struck out the first two hitters he faced in the bottom of the second before hitting CF Jacob Young in the ribs.

Scott was clearly rattled by this and gave up a double to the next hitter DH Jose Tena and then walked 2B Jorbit Vivas. Scott gave up a RBI single to the following hitter catcher Jorbit Vivas.

Scott's struggles continued in the bottom of the third after he gave up a single and walk and a RBI double to CF Joey Wiemer.

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

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

RHP Adam Warren followed with two scoreless innings in the bottom of the fifth and sixth.

LHP Brooks Raley came on in the bottom of the seventh and got into immediate trouble after he gave up a lead-off double to RF James Wood and back-to-backs walks to load the bases. Raley gave up a sacrifice fly to SS C.J. Abrams and two batters later was taken out.

RHP Tobias Myers followed and walked Wiemer to load the bases and then struck out Tena to escape out of trouble.

Myers stayed in for bottom 8th and retired the first two hitters he faced and then gave up a single to Wood and a game-tying RBI double to pinch-hitter Curtis Mead.

RHP Luke Weaver came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the ninth.

RHP Huascar Brazoban followed in the bottom of the tenth and fielded a bunt to get the first out and then walked Wood. 

Brazoban then walked the based loaded and got 2B Nasim Nunez to ground out to 1B Mark Vientos who threw home and picked up the second out of the inning. Brazoban struck out the following hitter Abrams to end the inning.

Brazoban stayed in for the bottom of the eleventh and gave up a run after a comebacker advanced the runner to third and then an infield hit tied the game. He was able to get a ground-ball that Baty threw to second to pick up the second out on a heads up play. Brazoban was able to keep the game tied after getting a ground-out to Brujan to end the inning.

Brazoban picked up his third win of the season.

RHP Craig Kimbrel came on in the bottom of the 12th and gave up a RBI single to Wood and a two-run double, but was able to pick up last three outs.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, May 19 at the Nationals at 6:45 p.m.

Mets Call Up Pitching Prospect LHP Zach Thornton

 

Mets LHP Zach Thorton (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced that they are calling up LHP Zach Thornton from Triple-A Syracuse.

Mendoza said that Thornton could start, but there might also be an opener in front of him. 

Thornton is ranked as the #13 best prospect in the Mets minor league system and is known for his command and control.

He made five starts at Double-A Binghamton to start the 2026 season and then made two starts in Triple-A where he pitched a 2.25 ERA.

With calling up Thornton, the Mets filled a role in the starting rotation with RHP Kodai Senga and RHP Clay Holmes on the IL. 

The rotation now includes RHP Freddy Peralta, RHP Nolan McLean, RHP Christian Scott, Thornton and LHP David Peterson in bulk relief with an opener in front of him.

Game 47: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-DH

4. Mark Vientos-1B

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. A.J. Ewing-CF

8. Tyrone Taylor-LF

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Christian Scott (0-0, 3.45 ERA) vs. RHP Jake Irwin (1-4, 5.91 ERA)

Mets Rally To Beat Yankees 7-6 in 10 Innings To Take Series With Clutch Hitting By Tyrone Taylor and Carson Benge

 

Mets RHP Freddy Peralta (Photo Credits to Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the New York Yankees 7-6 in 10 innings this afternoon at Citi Field to take two out of three games in the first round of the Subway Series and improved their record to 20-26.

RHP Freddy Peralta started out well with two scoreless innings and then gave up a solo homer to 1B Ben Rice in the top of the third.

Peralta was able to settle down with 1-2-3 innings in the top of the fourth and fifth, but then ran into trouble in the top of the sixth after giving up back-to back walks to LF Cody Bellinger and 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr and was then taken out.

LHP Sean Manaea came in next and gave up a sacrifice bunt to 3B Ryan McMahon and then hit pinch-hitter Paul Goldschmidr.

Manaea then gave up a two-run single to SS Anthony Volpe and a sacrifice fly to pinch-hitter Amed Rosario.

Manaea was then let down by his defense after SS Bo Bichette dropped a pop-up which allowed Volpe to score.

In the top of the seventh, Manaea gave up back-to-back singles to Bellinger and Chisham and then walked pinch-hitter Max Schuemann. 

Manaea gave up a based loaded walk to Volpe.

Manaea stayed in for the top of the eighth and threw a 1-2-3 inning and also had a 1-2-3 top of the ninth.

RHP Devin Williams came on in the top of the tenth and threw a scoreless inning helped out by a sweet double play started by 1B Mark Vientos to end the inning. Williams picked up his third win of the season.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first three innings against RHP Elmer Rodriguez, but then broke through in the bottom of the fourth. 

1B Mark Vientos singled with one out and two batters later, 3B Brett Baty singled. 2B Marcus Semien followed with a RBI double to score Vientos.

In the bottom of the sixth, 2B Marcus Semien singled with one out and CF A.J. Ewing followed with a walk. Catcher Luis Torrens came up next and came through with a two-run double to score Semien and Ewing.

In the bottom of the ninth, RF Carson Benge led off with a single and SS Bo Bichette followed with a single.

After DH Juan Soto grounded into a fielder's choice and Vientos struck out, pinch hitter/left fielder Tyrone Taylor came up and delivered the game-tying three-run homer that just stayed fair inside the left field foul pole.

In the bottom of the tenth, Ewing led off with a beautiful sacrifice bunt to advance ghost runner Semien to third and then Torrens was hit by pitch.

Benge came up next and and hit a chopper up the middle in which two Yankee infielders collided to allow Semien to score game-winning run.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday, May 18 at the Washington Nationals at 6:45 p.m.

Game 46: Mets vs. Yankees Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-DH

4. Mark Vientos-1B

5. M.J. Melendez-LF

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Marcus Semien-2B

8. A.J. Ewing-CF

9. Hayden Senger-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Freddy Peralta (3-3, 3.10 ERA) vs. RHP Elmer Rodriguez (0-1, 5.19 ERA)

Mets Beat Yankees 6-3 Behind Clutch Hitting From Vientos And Strong Work By Bullpen

 

Mets 1B Mark Vientos (Photo Credits to Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the New York Yankees 6-3 tonight at Citi Field and improved their record to 19-26.

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

Brett Baty struck out to lead off the inning and then catcher Luis Torrens also struck out, but RF Carson Benge followed with a double. SS Bo Bichette and LF Juan Soto followed with walks of their own to load the bases.

Yankees LHP Carlos Rodon then threw a wild pitch too high for catcher Austin Wells that all went the way ball behind home plate to score Benge. Rodon then made a poor throw to the plate past Wells which allowed Bichette to score a run as well.

In the bottom of the fourth, D.H. Austin Slater walked with two outs and then 3B Brett Baty followed with a RBI double.

In the bottom of the fifth, Benge led off with a single and two batters later, Soto walked. 1B Mark Vientos came up next and delivered a much needed two-run double down the left field line.

In the bottom of the seventh, Benge led off with an infield hit and two batters later, Soto singled. Vientos came up next and drove in his third run of the game with a RBI ground-out.

Mets reliever RHP Huacar Brazoban got the start as an "opener" and did a fine job retiring all four hitters he faced.

LHP David Peterson came in next with one out in the top of the second and gave up a lead-off double to 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr and two batters later, a RBI single to CF Trent Grisham.

Peterson was able to settle down after that with a scoreless top of the third and had a 1-2-3 top of the fourth.

Peterson got into trouble in the top of the fifth after he hit DH Ben Rice and walked RF Aaron Judge. Two batters later, Peterson gave up a RBI single to 1B Paul Goldschmidt, but then came back to strike out Chisholm Jr to end the inning.

Peterson came back out for the top of the sixth and gave up a lead-off double to former Met 3B Amed Rosario and then struck out Grisham and walked SS Anthony Volpe and was then taken out.

Peterson's final line was 4.0 innings, six hits, two runs, three walks and eight strikeouts. He picked up his second win.

LHP Brooks Raley came in next and struck out catcher Austin Wells and retired Wells on a ground-out to first to end the inning.

Raley stayed in for the top of the seventh and gave up a lead-off double to Judge and then was let down by his defense after Benge dropped a routine fly ball by LF Cody Bellinger which allowed Judge to score and advance Bellinger to second.

Raley then hit Goldscmidt and allowed Chisholm Jr to reach first on a bunt single to load the bases with no outs and was then taken out.

RHP Luke Weaver came in next with the bases loaded and no outs and then saved the game after he struck out Rosario and Grisham and got Volpe to ground out to short to end the threat.

Weaver stayed in for the top of the eighth and threw a scoreless inning.

RHP Devin Williams closed it out with a 1-2-3 top of the ninth and picked up his sixth save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, May 17 at home against the Yankees at 1:40 p.m.

Game 45: Mets vs. Yankees Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-LF

4. Mark Vientos-1B

5. Marcus Semien-2B

6. A.J. Ewing-CF

7. Austin Slater-DH

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Huascar Brazoban (2-1, 2.14 ERA) vs. LHP Carlos Rodon (0-0, 6.23 ERA)

Mets RHP Clay Holmes Suffers Fractured Fibula

 

Mets RHP Clay Holmes (Photo Credits to Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

New York Mets manager announced after last night's game that RHP Clay Holmes will go on the injured list with a fractured fibula. Holmes was hit on a comebacker off DH Spencer Jones in the fourth inning of last night's game against the Yankees. Holmes finished the fourth inning and then came back out for the top of the fifth and left with two batters on.

It is unknown how long Holmes will be out. 

Mets Lose to Yankees 5-2 And Shut Down by Cam Schlitter

 

Mets SS Bo Bichette tagging Yankees 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr.(Photo Credits to Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets lost to the New York Yankees 5-2 tonight at Citi Field in the first game of the Subway Series to snap their three-game winning streak and dropped their record to 18-26.

Mets RHP Clay Holmes started out well with two scoreless innings, and it all fell apart in the top of the third.

Holmes retired the first two hitters he faced and then gave up back-to-back singles to 1B Ben Rice and RF Aaron Judge. Hodges gave up a RBI double to the following hitter LF Cody Bellinger and then a two-run double to the next hitter 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr. 

In the top of the fourth, Holmes was hit on the foot on a line drive by DH Spencer Jones, but stayed in the game. Holmes was able to escape out of trouble after he retired RF Aaron Judge on a flyout to end the inning.

Holmes stayed in for the beginning of the top of the fifth and was taken out with one out in the inning.

His final line was 4.1 innings, seven hits, four runs, two walks and eight strikeouts.

RHP Adam Warren came in next and gave up a RBI single to DH Spencer Jones.

Warren stayed in for the top of the sixth and threw a scoreless inning.

RHP Tobias Myers followed with two scoreless innings in the top of the seventh and eighth.

RHP Craig Kimbrel came on in the top of the ninth and gave up a solo homer to 1B Ben Rice.

The Met offense was dominated by RHP Cam Schlitter and had their best scoring opportunity in the bottom of sixth after LF Juan Soto lead off with a homer and three batters later, 3B Brett Baty walked and 2B Marcus Semien reached on an infield hit.

CF A.J. Ewing came up next and had a chance to tie the game, but flew out to right field.

In the bottom of the ninth, Soto lead off with a walk, and then 1B Mark Vientos grounded into a double play. DH M.J. Melendez followed with a single and advanced to second on defensive indifference. 3B Brett Baty followed with a RBI single, but Semien lined out to third to end the game.

The offense was unable to do much all night and went 1-2 with runners in scoring position leaving five runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Saturday, May 16 at home against the Yankees at 7:15 p,m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-LF

4. Mark Vientos-1B

5. M.J. Melendez-DH

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Marcus Semuen-2B

8. A.J. Ewing-CF

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Clay Holmes (4-3, 1.86 ERA) vs. RHP Cam Schlittler (5-1, 1.35 ERA)

Mets Sweep Tigers 9-4 Powered By Five Homers

 

Mets RHP Nolan McLean (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the Detroit Tigers 9-4 this afternoon at Citi Field to sweep their three-game series and improved their record to 18-25.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until the bottom of the third after CF A.J. Ewing led off with a homer for the first homer of his career.

In the bottom of the fourth, LF M.J. Melendez walked with two outs and then 3B Brett Baty followed with a two-run home to tie the game.

In the bottom of the fifth, RF Carson Benge singled with one out and stole second. Two batters later, DH Juan Soto drove in Benge with the go-ahead RBI single. 1B Mark Vientos followed with a two-run homer.

In the bottom of the sixth, 2B Marcus Semien walked with one out and Ewing followed with a single. Catcher Hayden Senger then drove in Semien with a sacrifice bunt.

In the bottom of the seventh, Soto led off with a homer.

In the bottom of the eighth, Semien led off with a homer.

RHP Nolan McLean got off to a tough start in the top of the first after he gave up a walk and single ad then three-run homer to 2B Gage Workman.

McLean settled down after that and did not give up any more despite dealing with runners on base throughout the game.

He finished up strong in the top of the seventh striking out the last two hitters he faced and was then taken out.

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

He picked up his second win.

RHP Tobias Myers followed in the top of the eighth and gave up a solo homer to DH Dillion Dingler.

RHP Craig Kimbrel came in next and closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday, May 15 at home against the Yankees in the first game of the Subway Series at 7:10 p.m.

Game 43: Mets vs. Tigers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-DH

4. Mark Vientos-1B

5. M.J. Melendez-LF

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Marcu Semien-2B

8. A.J. Ewing-CF

9. Hayden Senger-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Nolan McLean (1-2, 2.78 ERA) vs. RHP Keider Montero (2-2, 3.18 ERA)

Mets Catcher Francisco Alvarez Has Torn Menisicus

 The New York Mets announced today that catcher Francisco Alvarez has been placed on the injured list with a torn right meniscus. He will need surgery and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks. Catcher Hayden Senger has bene recalled from Triple-A Syracuse as corresponding roster move.

Mets Beat Tigers 3-2 on Walk-off Single By Carson Benge

 

Mets RF Carson Benge (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in 10 innings tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 17-25.

After a scoreless bottom of the first, 1B Mark Vientos singled to lead off the bottom of the second and two batters later, 3B Brett Baty singled to advance Vientos to third. CF Tyrone Taylor followed with a RBI ground-out to score Vientos.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the next four innings until the bottom of the seventh after catcher Luis Torrens walked with two outs and then RF Carson Benge followed with a single. SS Bo Bichtte came up next and drove in Torrens with game-tying run.

In the bottom of the tenth, Torrens struck out to lead off the inning and then Benge drove in CF A.J. Ewing with walk-off single after Ewing started out on second base as the "ghost runner."

RHP Christian Scott allowed two runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings. He gave up two walks with five strikeouts.

RHP Huascar Brazoban followed with 2.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Luke Weaver came in next and threw as scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Devin Williams threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

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

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, May 14 at home against the Tigers at 1:10 p.m.

Game 42: Mets vs. Tigers Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-DH

4. Mark Vientos-1B

5. Marcus Semian-2B

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Tyrone Taylor-LF

8. A.J. Ewing-CF

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Christian Scott (0-0, 3.27 ERA) vs. LHP Framber Valdez (2-2, 4.57 ERA) 

Mets Rout Tigers 10-2 Behind Stellar Debut By A.J. Ewing

 

Mets CF A.J. Ewing (Photo Credits to John Jones-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the Detroit Tigers 10-2 tonight at Citi Field and improved their record to 16-25.

After a scoreless bottom of the first, DH M.J. Melendez led off with a walk in the bottom of the second and then 3B Brett Baty followed with a single. 

Two batters later, CF A.J. Ewing walked in his first ML at-bat and then catcher Francisco Alvarez grounded into a fielder's choice to bring in a run and score Melendez.

In the bottom of the third, SS Bo Bichette led off with a single and then LF Juan Soto followed with a single. 1B Mark Vientos came up next and drove in Bichette with a RBI single.

In the bottom of the fourth, catcher Francisco Alvarez doubled with one out and then Carson Benge followed with a RBI single to the opposite field to score Alvarez. Alvarez came out in the bottom of the sixth after he twisted his knee while trying to swing.

In the bottom of the sixth, Ewing walked with one out and then stole second.  Catcher Luis Torrens followed with a walk and Benge reached on an infield hit to load the bases.

Bichette came up next and caught a break after he grounded to third and Tigers 3B Gage Workman made a poor throw to second which allowed Ewing and Torrens to score. Soto followed with a RBI ground-out to score Benge.

In the bottom of the seventh, 3B Brett Baty reached on an infield hit with one out and two batters later, Ewing drove in his first career RBI with a RBI triple.

Torrens followed with a RBI single.

In the bottom of the eighth, Soto singled with one out and Vientos followed with a single. Soto then scored on an error and three batters later, Ewing capped off his stellar night at the plate with a bases loaded walk.

Ewing had a spectacular debut with two runs, one hit, (triple), two RBIs, three walks and one stolen base. 

Ewing is the fourth player in the last 40 years to have a triple and stolen base in his ML debut.

RHP Freddy Peralta had a scoreless top of the first and then gave up two runs in the top of the second on a solo homer by catcher Dillion Dingler and a sacrifice fly by 1B Spencer Torkelson.

Peralta gave up a lead-off double in the top of the third and then settled down retiring the next eight hitters in a row. Peralta gave up back-to back single in the top of the fifth and then made a perfect throw home after backing up Benge's poor throw to end the top of the fifth.

Peralta finished up strong with a 1-2-3 top of the sixth and was then taken out.

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

He picked up his third win.

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

RHP Austin Warren closed it out with two scoreless innings in the top of the eighth and ninth.

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

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-LF

4. Mark Vientos-1B

5. M.J. Melendez-DH

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Marcus Semien-2B

8. A.J. Ewing-CF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Freddy Peralta (2-3, 3.12 ERA) vs. RHP Jack Flaherty (0-3, 5.56 ERA)

Mets Call Up Top Prospect Centerfielder A.J. Ewing

 

Mets CF A.J. Ewing (Photo Credits to Ed Delany-MetsMerized

The New York Mets are calling up top prospect 21-year old CF A.J. Ewing for tomorrow's game against the Tigers. Ewing started the season in Double-A Binghamton and was in low St. Lucie-Single A at the beginning of last year.

Ewing has played 30 games between Double-A Binghamton (18 games) Triple-A Syracuse (12 games). He is hitting .339 with a .961 OPS. Ewing has nine doubles, two triples, and two homers with 11 RBIs and 25 runs scored. Ewing has 22 walks and 17 strikeouts.

Hopefully Ewing will be able to utilize his speed in the outfield and provide energy and bring a jolt to a starting lineup that desperately needs a spark.

Ewing is known for his defense and it will be fun to watch him and fellow rookie Carson Benge in the outfield for years to come with their defense and strong arms.

Mets Lose to Diamondbacks 5-1 To Lose Series Due to Poor Offense and Sloppy Defense

 

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Mets 3B Andy Ibanez delivering a tag against Diamondbacks (Photo Credits to AP)


  

The New York Mets lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 this afternoon at Chase Field to lose two out of three games in the series and dropped their record to 15-25.

RHP Husacar Brazoban got the start as an "opener" and threw a scoreless inning.  Brazoban gave up a lead-off walk to 1B Ildemaro Vargas in the bottom of the second and then walked 3B Nolan Arenado and was taken out.

RHP Tobias Myers came in next and retired the first two hitters he faced, but then gave up a two-run double to LF Ryan Waldschmidt and was taken out after the inning.

LHP David Peterson came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the third and worked around an error by 3B Andy Ibanez in the bottom the fourth to throw another scoreless inning.

In the bottom of the fifth, Peterson made a throwing error, but once again was able to escape out of trouble and throw a scoreless inning.

In the bottom of the sixth, Peterson got immediate trouble after Ibanez made an error to start the inning and then later in the inning, gave up a RBI single to LF Ryan Waldschimidt and a two-run triple to the following hitter 2B Ketel Marte.

Peterson stayed in for the bottom of the seventh and threw a scoreless inning.

LHP Sean Manaea threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense did not do much outside of the top of the sixth after RF Carson Benge singled with one out and then catcher Luis Torrens followed with a RBI double.

They were unable to score any more runs after and did not capitalize with men on base. They went 0-3 with runners in scoring position leaving six runners on base.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Tuesday, May 12 back at home at Citi Field against the Detroit Tigers at 7:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Juan Soto-DH

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Austin Slater-LF

4. Mark Vientos-1B

5. Marcus Semien-2B

6. Austin Slater-3B

7. Tyrone Taylor-CF

8. Carson Benge-RF

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Huascar Brazoban (2-0, 1.53 ERA) vs. LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (3-0, 2.50 ERA)

Mets Lose To Diamondbacks 2-1 And Waste Fine Start By Clay Holmes Due to Poor Offense

 

Mets RHP Clay Holmes (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 this afternoon at Chase Field and dropped their record to 15-24.

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

Holmes retired the first two hitters he faced, but then gave up back-to-back singles and a walk to load the bases.

Holmes then gave up a two-run single to 1B Ildemaro Vargas.

Holmes was able to settle down after that retiring the next nine hitters in a row before giving up a single to 3B Nolan Arenado with two outs in the bottom of the sixth and was then taken out.

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

RHP Austin Warren followed with 1.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Craig Kimbrel came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense did not do much outside of the top of the second after 2B Marcus Semien singled and then 3B Brett Baty followed with a RBI double.

In the top of the fifth, CF Tyrone Taylor doubled with two outs and then LF Juan Soto followed with an intentional walk, but SS Bo Bichette flew out to left field to end the threat.

The Met offense did not do much after that and struggled all game to get a timely hit.  They went 0-2 with runners in scoring position leaving four runners on base,

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, May 10 at the Diamondbacks at 4:10 p.m. 

Game 39: Mets vs. Diamondbacks Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Juan Soto-LF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. M.J. Melendez-DH

4. Mark Vientos-1B

5. Carson Benge-RF

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. Francisco Alvarez-C

9. Tyrone Taylor-CF

The pitching match-up is RHP Clay Holmes (4-2, 1.69 ERA) vs. RHP Merrill Kelly (1-3, 9.95 ERA)

Mets Beat Diamondbacks 3-1 in 10 Innings With Clutch Hitting By Vientos and Benge

 

Mets 1B Mark Vientos (Photo Credits to Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 tonight in 10 innings at Chase Field and improved their record to 15-23.

After a scoreless top of the first, 1B Mark Vientos drove in the first run of the game with a solo homer in the top of the second.

The Met offense did not do much for the next seven innings  managing only three hits, but woke up in the top of the tenth.

Vientos led off and came through once again with the game-winning RBI double on the first pitch he saw.

CF Carson Benge followed with a RBI ground-rule double to score Vientos for a much needed insurance run.

RHP Nolan McLean had a solid outing outside of allowing a solo homer to 3B Nolan Arenado in the bottom of the second and shut down the Diamondbacks offense after that. McLean finished up strong with two strikeouts in the bottom of the sixth and was taken out after the inning.

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

RHP Luke Weaver followed with a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

LHP Brooks Raley came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

RHP Devin Williams threw a scoreless bottom of the ninth with a 1-2-3 inning on 8 pitches to pick up second win of the season.

RHP Tobias Myers came on in the bottom of the tenth and closed out the game with a 1-2-3 inning on 10 pitches with two strikeouts to pick up his first save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Saturday, May 9 at the Diamondbacks at 7:15 p.m.

Game 38: Mets vs. Diamondbacks Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Juan Soto-LF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Brett Baty-3B

4. Mark Vientos-1B

5. Carson Benge-CF

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. M.J. Melendez-RF

8. Francisco Alvarez-C

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Nolan McLean (1-2, 2.97 ERA) vs. RHP Ryne Nelson (1-3, 6.61 ERA)

Mets Lose To Rockies 6-2 After Craig Kimbrel gives up game-winning grand slam in bottom of eighth

 

Mets RHP Craig Kimbrel (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets lost to the Colorado Rockies 6-2 this afternoon at Coors Field to snap their three-game winning streak and dropped their record to 15-22.

Mets RHP Christian Scott cruised through the first three innings and then gave up a RBI single to SS Willi Castro in the bottom of the fourth.

Scott was unable to make out of the bottom of the fourth due to a high pitch count and was taken out with two outs in the inning.

His final line was 4.2 innings, three hits, one run, two walks and six strikeouts.

RHP Huscar Brazoban came in next and picked up last out in the bottom of the fifth and came back out for the bottom of the sixth, but was not as successful.

Brazoban gave up a one-out walk and then a wild pitch. Brazoban then had a strikeout and walk, but then gave up game-tying RBI single to CF Jake McCarthy and was taken out.

RHP Austin Warren followed and gave up a walk, before getting a strikeout to end the inning. Warren stayed in for the bottom of the seventh and had a scoreless inning.

RHP Craig Kimbrel came on in the bottom of the eighth and got into immediate trouble and gave back-to back singles to start the inning and a walk to load the bases.

It all imploded for Kimbrel after he gave up the game-winning grand slam to McCarthy.

The Met offense did all of their damage in the top of the second after RF Austin Slater led off with a single and then 2B Marcus Semien followed with a walk and advanced to second on a wild pitch.

LF Andy Ibanez drove in Slater with a sacrifice fly. Catcher Francisco Alvarez then struck out, but CF Tyrone Taylor followed with a RBI single.

The Met offense did not do much after that and were unable to score any more runs. They went 1-9 with RISP and had a chance to score in the top of the seventh, but DH Juan Soto popped out with runners on first and second with two outs.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday, May 8 at the Arizona Diamondbacks at 9:40 p.m.

Game 37: Mets vs. Rockies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Juan Soto-DH

2. Bo Bichette-3B

3. Mark Vientos-1B

4. Austin Slater-RF

5. Marcus Semien-2B

6. Andy Ibanez-LF

7. Francisco Alvarez-C

8. Tyrone Taylor-CF

9. Vidal Brujan-SS

The pitching match-up is RHP Christian Scott (0-0, 4.26 ERA) vs. LHP Jose Quintana (1-2, 4.07 ERA)

Mets Beat Rockies 10-5 Behind 15 Hits And Strong Outing by Freddy Peralta

 

Mets RHP Freddy Peralta (Photo Credits to Ron Cheroy-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 tonight at Coors Field for their third consecutive win and improved their record to 14-22.

The Met offense got off a fast start in the top of the first after LF Juan Soto led off with a homer.

The offense was held scoreless for the next two innings and then came alive again in the top of the fourth.

3B Brett Baty led off with a walk and then 2B Marcus Semien followed with a double. RF Carson Benge then delivered a two-run single to score Baty and Semien. DH Francisco Alvarez followed with a single to advance Benge to third and catcher Luis Torrens then drove in Benge with a RBI ground-out.

In the top of the fifth, Semien led off with a single and Benge followed with a double. Alvarez then drove in Semien with a RBI single and Torrens followed with a hit by pitch.

Soto followed with a sacrifice fly to score Benge and SS Bo Bichette followed with a RBI single to score Alvarez.

CF Tyrone Taylor then grounded into a fielder's choice and Torrens scored on an error by 2B Eduardo Julien.

In the top of the night, Semien capped off his stellar night at the plate with a two-run homer.

Mets RHP Freddy Peralta had an excellent start throwing five scoreless innings allowing four hits and two walks with one strikeout.

Peralta picked up his second win and lowered his ERA to 3.12.

RHP Tobias Myers followed in the bottom of the sixth and had a difficult outing allowing four runs on five hits with two homers. Myers had to come out after retiring only two batters.

LHP Brooks Raley had to come in and picked up the last out in the bottom of the sixth and came back out for the bottom of the seventh and threw a scoreless inning.

RHP Luke Weaver threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

LHP Sean Manaea came on in the bottom of the ninth and had a difficult time allowing one run on a hit by pitch after he gave up three consecutive singles to load the bases with a strikeout before coming out with one out in the inning.

RHP Devin Williams appeared next and closed it out with back-to-back strikeouts to pick up his fifth save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, May 7 at the Rockies at 3:10 p.m.

Game 36: Mets vs. Rockies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Juan Soto-LF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. M.J. Melendez-RF

4. Mark Vientos-1B

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. Carson Benge-CF

8. Francisco Alvarez-DH

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Freddy Peralta (1-3, 3.52 ERA) vs. RHP Michael Lorenzen (2-3, 6.09 ERA)

Tuesday's Mets-Rockies Game Postponed

 Today's Mets-Rockies game at Coors Field has been postponed due to weather.

The game will be made up on Thursday at 3:10 p.m., which was an original off day for both teams.

Wednesday's game will now start at 9:20 p.m. instead of the original 3:10 p.m. start time.

The weather report in Denver has rain turning into 1-3 inches of snow on Tuesday night.

Mets Beat Rockies 4-2 Behind Four-Run Six Inning

 

Mets RHP Huascar Brazoban (Photo Credits to Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 this afternoon at Coors Field for their third win in their last four games to improve their record to 13-22.

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

CF Carson Benge led off with a homer and then DH Francisco Alvarez followed with a double.

Catcher Luis Torrens followed with a double of his own to score Alvarez.

LF Juan Soto then walked and SS Bo Bichette grounded out.

RF M.J. Melendez followed with a strikeout and then 1B Mark Vientos came up and broke the game open with a two-run single.

RHP Huascar Brazoban got the start as an "opener" and threw a scoreless inning in the bottom of the first.

RHP Austin Warren followed with two scoreless innings in the bottom of the second and third.

LHP David Peterson came in next in the bottom of the fourth and had a dominating inning striking out the side.

Peterson stayed in and threw a scoreless bottom of the fifth and had another scoreless inning in the bottom of the sixth.

Peterson came back for a fourth inning ran into trouble in the bottom of the seventh after two quick outs allowing a single and  a RBI triple to RF Jordan Beck.

Peterson gave up another run on a RBI single by 3B Kyle Karros, and was taken out after the inning.

Peterson's final line was four innings, three hits, two runs, no walks and six strikeouts. 

He picked up his first win.

RHP Craig Kimbrel followed with a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

RHP Devin Williams closed it out with a 1-2-3 bottom of the ninth and picked up his fourth save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, May 5 at the Rockies at 8:40 p.m.

Game 35: Mets vs. Rockies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Juan Soto-LF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. M.J. Melendez-RF

4. Mark Vientos-1B

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. Carson Benge-CF

8. Francisco Alvarez-C

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Huascar Brazoban (2-0, 1.15 ERA) vs. RHP Tomoyuki Sugano (3-1, 2.84 ERA)

Mets Place Ronny Maurico on 10-Day Injured List With Thumb Fracture

 

Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio (Photo Credits to Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets have placed infielder Ronny Mauricio on the 10-day IL with a fractured left thumb after he slid head first into first base in the seventh inning on Saturday night's game.

Infielder Vidal Brujan has been called up from Triple-A Syracuse as corresponding roster.

Mauricio is expected to miss 6-8 weeks according to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza.

Mets Beat Angels 5-1 To Take Series Powered By Two Homers From Mark Vientos

 

Mets 1B Mark Vientos (Photo Credits to William Liang-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 this afternoon at Citi Field to take two out of three games in the series and improved their record to 12-22.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first three innings and then came alive in the top of the fourth after RF Carson Benge walked with one out and then 1B Mark Vientos followed with a two-run homer.

The offense was held scoreless for the next three innings until the top of the eighth after 3B Brett Baty led off with a hit by pitch and then 2B Marcus Semien followed with a ground-out to the catcher which allowed Baty to advance to second.

RF Carson Benge came up next and delivered a RBI double to score Baty for a much needed insurance run.  Vientos came up next and capped off his stellar day at the plate with a two-run homer, his second of the game.

RHP Clay Holmes got off to a rocky start in the bottom of the first allowing back-to-back walks to start the inning and then gave up a RBI single to RF Jorge Soler. Holmes was able to escape further trouble in the inning by getting DH Joe Adell to ground into a double play to end the threat and had a high pitch count of 27 pitches after the bottom of the first.

Holmes was able to settle down after that and retired 12 out of the last 15 hitters he faced. Holmes had help defensively after LF M.J. Melendez made a diving catch in the bottom of the sixth and Benge made a leaping catch in the bottom of the seventh. 

Holmes was taken out with two outs in the bottom of the seventh after SS Bo Bichette made a throwing error.

Holmes's final line was 6.2 innings, four hits, one run, three walks and six strikeouts. He picked up his fourth win and lowered his ERA to 1.69.

RHP Luke Weaver came in next and struck out pinch-hitter Yoan Moncada to end the inning.

Weaver stayed in for the bottom of the eighth and threw a scoreless inning.

LHP Brooks Raley closed it out in the bottom of the ninth with a scoreless inning.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday, May 4 at the Colorado Rockies at 8:40 p.m.

Game 34: Mets vs. Angels Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Bo Bichette-SS

2. Juan Soto-DH

3. M.J. Melendez-LF

4. Brett Baty-3B

5. Marcus Semien-2B

6. Carson Benge-RF

7. Mark Vientos-1B

8. Tyrone Taylor-CF

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Clay Holmes (3-2, 1.75 ERA) vs. RHP Jack Kochanowicz (2-0, 3.09 ERA)

Mets Lose To Angels 4-3 in 10 Innings On Walk-off by Oswald Peraza

 

Mets SS Bo Bichette (Photo Credits to Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The New York Mets lost to the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 tonight at Angels Stadium and dropped their record to 11-22.

Mets RHP Nolan McLean got off to a tough start in the bottom of the first after he gave up three straight hits and the third hit created an out as RF Austin Slater threw out Jorge Soler at third. It appeared that the out occured  before1B Nathan Schanuel crossed the plate. However, for some reason, the play was not reviewed which allowed the run to stand.

McLean was able to settle down retiring seven in a row before running into more trouble in the bottom of the fourth allowing a two-run single to 2B Vaughn Grissom. McLean was taken out after the inning. His final line was 4 innings, six hits, three runs, one walk and six strikeouts.

RHP Tobias Myers followed with 2.2 scoreless innings.

RHP Huasbar Brazoban came in next and threw 1.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Craig Kimbrel threw a scoreless bottom of the ninth.

RHP Austin Warren came in next in the bottom of the tenth and gave up a lead-off walk and single and after picking up two outs, gave up a walk-off hit to 3B Oswald Perazza.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until the top of the third after Slater doubles and then SS Bo Bichette drove him in on a RBI double with two outs.

The offense then came alive again in the top of the seventh after 1B Mark Vientos led off with a double and 2B Marcus Semien followed with a double.

LF Andy Ibanez followed with a sacrifice fly and after Semien stole second, CF Tyrone Taylor drove him in with a RBI single to tie the game.

They had a chance to score after loading the bases with one out, but Bichette grounded into a force play and DH Juan Soto struck out to end the threat.

In the top of the tenth, they had another scoring chance, but Bichette grounded into a double play and after Soto was intentionally walked, catcher Francisco Alvarez popped up to end the threat.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, May 3 at the Angels at 4:07 p.m.

Game 33: Mets vs. Angels Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Bo Bichette-3B

2. Juan Soto-DH

3. Francisco Alvarez-C

4. Mark Vientos-1B

5. Marcus Semien-2B

6. Andy Ibanez-LF

7. Tyrone Taylor-CF

8. Austin Slater-RF

9. Ronny Mauricio-SS

The pitching match-up is RHP Nolan McLean (1-2, 2.55 ERA) vs. LHP Reid Detmers (1-2, 4.28 ERA)

Mets Beat Angels 4-3 To Snap Two-Game Losing Streak After Overcoming Three-Run Deficit

 

Mets RHP Christian Scott (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 tonight at Angels Stadium to snap their two-game losing streak and improved their record to 11-21.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first five innings and then came alive in the top of the sixth. 3B Bo Bichette led off with an infield hit and tben LF Juan Soto followed with a single.

Two batters later, catcher Francisco Alvarez drove in Bichette with a RBI single. RF Brett Baty followed with a ground-out, but then 2B Marcus Semien delivered the game-tying two-run single.

In the top of the seventh, SS Ronny Mauricio delivered the game-winning solo homer.

RHP Christian Scott got off to a tough start in the bottom of the first after he gave up a two-run homer to DH Jorge Soler, and then bounced back with a 1-2-3 bottom of the second.

Scott was let down by his defense in the bottom of the third after Alvarez made a throwing error to allow an unearned run to score, but then settled down after that.

Scott retired the last eight batters he faced and was taken out after the bottom of the fifth.

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

RHP Huascar Brazoban followed with a scoreless bottom of the sixth and picked up his second win.

LHP Brooks Raley came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh,

RHP Luke Weaver threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

RHP Devin Williams closed it out with a 1-2-3 bottom of the ninth and picked up his third save.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Saturday, May 2 at the Angels at 9:38 p.m.

Game 32: Mets vs. Angels Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Bo Bichette-3B

2. Juan Soto-LF

3. M.J. Melendez-DH

4. Francisco Alvarez-C

5. Brett Baty-1B

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. Carson Benge-RF

8. Tyrone Taylor-CF

9. Ronny Mauricio-SS

The pitching match-up is RHP Christian Scott (0-0, 6.75 ERA) vs. RHP Walbert Urena (0-3, 4.76 ERA)

Mets Lose to Nationals 5-4 After Bullpen Blows Eighth Inning Lead

 

Mets RHP Freddy Peralta (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 5-4 this afternoon at Citi Field to lose two out of three games in the series and dropped their record to 10-21.

Mets RHP Freddy Peralta had a scoreless top of the first, but made a defensive blunder in the top of the second throwing the ball to first which allowed the runner to advance to third. Peralta was charged with two unearned runs in the inning.

Peralta gave up an earned run in the top of the third on a RBI single by SS C.J. Abrams.

Peralta was able to settle down after that with scoreless innings in the top of the fourth, fifth and sixth innings.

His final line was six innings, four hits, three runs, one earned run, three walks and six strikeouts.

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

RHP Luke Weaver came on in the top of the eighth and gave up a two-run homer to Abrams.

RHP Devin Williams threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until LF M.J. Melendez hit a game-tying three-run homer in the bottom of the third.

In the bottom of the sixth, DH Juan Soto walked and then 1B Mark Vientos followed with a RBI double.

The Met offense's struggles with men on base continued after they went 2-10 with runners in scoring position leaving five runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday, May 1 at the Los Angeles Angels at 9:38 p.m.

Game 31: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Bo Bichette-3B

2. Juan Soto-DH

3. M.J. Melendez-LF

4. Mark Vientos-1B

5. Brett Baty-RF

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. Carson Benge-CF

8. Luis Torrens-C

9. Ronny Mauricio-SS

The pitching match-up is RHP Freddy Peralta (1-3, 3.90 ERA) vs. RHP Miles Mikolas (0-3, 8.49 ERA)

Mets Crushed By Nationals 14-2 After Peterson and Manaea Struggle

 

Mets LHP David Peterson (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 14-2 tonight at Citi Field and dropped their record to 10-20.

LHP David Peterson got off to a tough start in the top of the first after he gave up two hits on three hits and a passed ball.

Peterson then settled down temporarily retiring nine hitters in a row, but it all fell apart for him in the top of the fourth.

Peterson gave up two more runs and was then taken out. LHP Sean Manaea came in next and gave up a based loaded walk and then a grand slam.

Manaea stayed in for the top of the fifth and threw a scoreless inning. Manaea gave up a run in the top of the sixth and gave up a run.

Manaea gave up two more runs in the top of the seventh and then RHP Carl Edwards Jr came in next and gave up a run.

Edwards stayed in for the top of the eighth and then gave up a run in the top of the ninth.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until DH Juan Soto hit a solo homer in the bottom of the third.

LF M.J. Melendez drove in the other Met run after reaching on an infield hit in the bottom of the fifth.

The Mets offense struggled all night with men on base going 1-8 with runners in scoring position leaving nine runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, April 30 at home against the Nationals at 1:10 p.m.

Game 30: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Bo Bichette-3B

2. Juan Soto-DH

3. M.J. Melendez-LF

4. Francisco Alvarez-C

5. Brett Baty-1B

6. Tyrone Taylor-CF

7. Carson Benge-RF

8. Marcus Semien-2B

9. Ronny Mauricio-SS

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (0-3, 5.06 ERA) vs. RHP Cade Cavalli (0-1, 4.01 ERA)

Mets Rout Nationals 8-0 After Offense Erupts for Seven-Run Fourth

 

Mets DH Juan Soto (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 8-0 tonight at Citi Field to snap their three-game losing streak and improved their record to 10-19.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after 3B Bo Bichette led off with a homer.

The offense did not have a hit again until the bottom of the fourth after LF M.J. Melendez singled with one out. 1B Mark Vientos and RF Brett Baty followed with walks to load the bases and then 2B Marcus Semien hit a grounder until 3B Jorbit Vivas glove, which allowed two runs to score.

CF Carson Benge came up next and delivered a two-run single.

Bichette followed with a sacrifice fly.

DH Juan Soto came up next and broke the game open with a two-run homer to left-center field.

RHP Clay Holmes had another outstanding start with six scoreless innings. He gave up three hits and one walk with six strikeouts

Holmes picked up his third win and lowered his ERA to 1.75.

RHP Tobias Myers followed with two scoreless innings in the top of the seventh and eighth.

RHP Craig Kimbrel closed it out with a dominant top of the ninth striking out the side.

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

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Bo Bichette-3B

2. Juan Soto-DH

3. Francisco Alvarez-C

4. M.J. Melendez-LF

5. Mark Vientos-1B

6. Brett Baty-RF

7. Marcus Semien-2B

8. Carson Benge-CF

9. Ronny Mauricio-SS

The pitching match-up is RHP Clay Holmes (2-2, 2.10 ERA) vs. LHP Zack Littell (0-3, 7.56 ERA)

Kodai Senga Goes On IL

 

Mets  RHP Kodai Senga (Photo Credits to Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)

New York Mets RHP Kodai Senga has been placed on the injured list with lumbar spine inflammation. It is unknown how Senga will be out. He won't throw for 7-10 days.

After dominating for his first two starts, Senga has a tough time in his last three starts allowing 16 earned runs in 8.1 innings for a 17.28 ERA and 3.00 WHIP.

RHP Christian Scott is being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse. Scott struggled in his first start back in the Big Leagues giving up five walks, but did well in two Triple-A starts with a 1.74 ERA and 0.58 WHIP in 10.1 innings.

Mets Swept By Rockies 3-0 In Doubleheader And Offense Shut Out Once Again

 

Mets SS Ronny Mauricio (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets lost to the Colorado Rockies 3-0 at Citi Field this afternoon and were swept in the doubleheader and third consecutive loss overall to drop their record to 9-19.

RHP Kodai Senga started out well with a 1-2-3 top of the first, but then ran into trouble in the top of the second. Senga gave up a hit by pitch and walk and two batters later, gave up a RBI single to DH Tyler Johnston.

It fell apart for Senga in the top of the third after he gave up a lead-off single to 2B Edouard Julien and then a two-run homer to the following hitter to catcher Hunter Goodman.

Senga gave up a walk to the following hitter and after two outs, gave up another walk and was then taken out.

His final line was 2.2 innings, three hits, three runs, three walks and one strikeout.

RHP Carl Edwards Jr. followed and stabilized the bullpen with 3.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Luke Weaver came in next and threw a scoreless top of the seventh.

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

RHP Devin Williams threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Mets offense had another difficult day and were unable to come any timely hits with men on base.

They went 0-6 with runners in scoring position leaving seven runners on base.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Tuesday, April 28 at home against the Washington Nationals at 7:10 p.m. 

Game 28 (Game 2 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Rockes Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Bo Bichete-3B

2. Juan Soto-DH

3. Luis Robert Jr-CF

4. Mark Vientos-1B

5. Marcus Semien-2B

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Tyrone Taylor-RF

8. Tommy Pham-LF

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (0-3, 8.83 ERA) vs. RHP Chase Dolander 

Mets Lose To Rockies 3-1 in First Game of Doubleheader As Offensive Struggles Continue

 

Mets CF Luis Robert Jr (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets lost to the Colorado Rockies 3-1 this afternoon at Citi Field in the first game of a doubleheader and dropped their record to 9-18.

RHP Nolan McLean dominated the first three innings and then ran into trouble in the top of the fourth.

McLean gave up back-to-back singles to start the top of the fourth and then gave up a walk to load the bases.

McLean then gave up a RBI single to 1B Troy Johnston.

McLean had a scoreless top of the fifth and was taken out with the bases loaded in the top of the sixth.

RHP Huascar Brazoban came in next and gave up an inherited run charged to McLean after he got Johnston to ground into a double play.

Brazoban gave up a RBI single to CF Jake McCarthy in the top of the seventh.

RHP Austin Warren followed with two scoreless innings in the top of the eighth and ninth.

The Mets offense did not do much outside of a solo homer by RF Tyrone Taylor in the bottom of the fifth.

They went 1-5 with runners in scoring position leaving six runners on base.

Game 27 (Game 1 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Rockies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Bo Bichette-SS

2. Juan Soto-DH

3. Luis Robert Jr-CF

4. Mark Vientos-1B

5. Marcus Semien-2B

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Tyrone Taylor-RF

8. Tommy Pham-LF

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Nolan McLean (1-1, 2.67 ERA) vs. LHP Jose Quintana (0-2, 6.23 ERA)

Saturday's Mets-Rockies Game Postponed due to rain and doubleheader on Sunday

 Saturday's Mets-Rockies game has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a single-admission double on Sunday, April 26 starting at 1:40 p.m,

Game 2 will begin about 30-45 minutes after the conclusion of Game 1. 

Mets Lose to Rockies 4-3 And Hit Into Four Double Plays

 

Mets 1B Mark Vientos (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets lost to the Colorado Rockies 4-3 tonight at Citi Field to snap their two-game winning streak and dropped their record to 9-17.

The Met offense had a scoreless bottom of the first and then in the bottom of the second, RF Brett Baty led off with a double, 1B Mark Vientos followed with an infield hit and 2B Marcus Semien grounded into a double play which brought home a run.

The offense had 1-2-3 innings in the bottom of the third and fourth and had a scoring opportunity in the bottom of the fifth after CF Tyrone Taylor and SS Ronny Mauricio singled with one out, but then 3B Bo Bichette grounded into a double play.

In the bottom of the sixth, DH Juan Soto led off with a single and then catcher Francisco Alvarez followed with a double play.

After a scoreless bottom of the seventh, they had their best scoring opportunity in the bottom of the eighth, after Mauricio led off with a single and then Bichette followed with a single. Two batters later, Alvarez singled to load the bases and then Baty came through with a two-run single.

However, Vientos came up next and lined into a double play to end the threat.

The Met offense went 3-8 with runners in scoring position leaving five runners on base.

RHP Freddy Peralta started out well with four scoreless innings and then gave up a run on a RBI ground-out in the top of the fifth.

Peralta had more troubles in the top of the sixth after he gave up a walk and single and then a RBI double to LF Jake McCarthy. Peralta struck out the following hitter and was then taken out.

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

LHP Sean Manaea came in next and picked up the last out in the top of the sixth.

Manaea remained in the game in the top of the seventh and did not have as much as luck allowing a two-run single to RF Troy Johnston.

Manaea still stayed in and threw two scoreless innings in the top of the eighth and ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, April 25 at home against the Rockies at 4:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Bo Bichette-3B

2. Juan Soto-DH

3. Francisco Alvarez-C

4. Brett Baty-RF

5. Mark Vientos-1B

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. Carson Benge-LF

8. Tyrone Taylor-CF

9. Ronny Mauricio-SS

The pitching match-up is RHP Freddy Peralta (1-2, 4.05 ERA) vs. RHP Michael Lorenzen (1-2, 7.48 ERA)

Mets Hang On To Beat Twins 10-8 Behind Bichette Bases Clearing Double In Eighth Inning

 

Mets SS Bo Bichette (Photo Credits to Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the Minnesota Twins 10-8 tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 9-16.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after SS Bo Bichette lead off with a single, DH Juan Soto followed with a walk and three batters later, RF Brett Baty delivered with a three-run homer.

In the bottom of the second, 2B Marcus Semien led off with a double and two batters later, LF Carson Benge doubled. Bichette then struck out, but Semian scored on a passed ball by catcher Ryan Jeffers and Bichette reached first.

Bichette then stole second and LF Juan Soto followed with a walk. Catcher Francisco Alvarez followed with a sacrifice fly to score Benge and then CF Luis Robert Jr drove in Bichette with a RBI double.

In the bottom of the fourth, Benge led off with a homer.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the next three innings until the bottom of the eighth after Baty led off with a single and then pinch-hitter Tyrone Taylor sacrificed Baty over to second base,

Semien followed with a single and after SS Ronny Mauricio flew out, pinch-hitter Tommy Pham walked to load the bases.

Baty came up next and delivered his first signature moment as a Met with a bases-clearing game winning double.

RHP Christian Scott made his first start since coming off 2024 elbow surgery and had a difficult top of the first with three straight walks which lead to a based loaded walk. 

Scott's struggles continued in the top of the second after he gave up a lead-off walk and then committed a balk and a hit by pitch and was then taken out.

RHP Tobias Myers came in next and picked up the last two outs in the top of the second and had a scoreless top of the third.

Myers gave up an unearned run in the top of the fourth after Mauricio made an error and then Myers came out after the inning.

LHP David Peterson followed in the top of the fifth and threw a scoreless inning and and stayed in for the top of the sixth giving up a solo homer to 3B Tristan Gray.

Peterson remained in the game in the top of the seventh and threw a scoreless inning.

RHP Craig Kimbrel came on in the top of the eighth and picked up two outs, but also gave up two singles and a walk to load the bases and was taken out.

RHP Huascar Brazoban came in next and gave up a grand slam to catcher Ryan Jeffers.

In the top of the ninth, in a bizarre situation, closer Devin Williams started to come into the game out of the bullpen, but Brazoban came out of the dugout and headed toward the mound so he had to face at least one batter. Brazoban retired the first batter he faced and then came out.

Williams came on and had another shaky outing allowing three hits with one out, but then struck out LF Trevor Larnach on his "airbender' change-up to close out the game and picked up his first win of the year.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday, April 24 at home against the Colorado Rockies at 7:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Bo Bichette-3B

2. Juan Soto-DH

3. Francisco Alvarez-C

4. Luis Robert Jr-CF

5. Brett Baty-RF

6. Mark Vientos-1B

7. Marcus Semian-2B

8. Ronny Mauricio-SS

9. Carson Benge-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Christian Scott vs. RHP Joe Ryan (2-2, 3.29 ERA)

Francisco Lindor Placed On Injured List With Calf Strain

 

Mets SS Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

New York Mets SS Francisco Lindor has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain. Infielder Ronny Mauricio has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.  It's a shame since Lindor was finally getting going hitting .262 in his last fifteen games.

Mauricio has hit in Triple-A with a .293 average, six homers and five stolen bases. He will play shortstop once Bo Bichette stays at third base.

Mets Beat Twins 3-2 to snap 12-game losing streak on game-winning single by Mark Vientos

 

Mets 1B Mark Vientos (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 tonight at Citi Field to snap their 12-game losing streak and improved their record to 8-16.

The Met offense got on the board right away in the bottom of the first after SS Bo Bichette lead off with a double and three batters later, SS Francisco Lindor drove in Bichette after reaching first on an infield single.

The offense was held scoreless for the next two innings until the bottom of the fourth after Lindor reached on another infield hit with one out and then catcher Francisco Alvarez followed with a RBI double. Lindor left the game after the bottom of the fourth with calf tightness.

In the bottom of the sixth, they had an opportunity after 1B Mark Vientos walked with two outs and then 2B Marcus Semien doubled, but Vientos was thrown out at the plate by a healthy margin and ignored the stop sign put up by third base coach Tim Lieper. Vientos made a poor choice considering how slowly he runs.

In the bottom of the eighth with two outs, 3B Brett Baty walked and Alvarez followed with a nine-pitch walk of his own. Vientos came up next and made up for his baserunner blunder with the game-winning bloop single to right field.

RHP Clay Holmes had another solid start allowing two runs on five hits in seven innings. He gave up one walk with three strikeouts. Holmes's ERA through five starts is 2.10.

LHP Brooks Raley followed in the top of the eighth and picked up two outs, but also gave up a single and walk and was taken out.

RHP Luke Weaver came in next and picked up last out of the inning.

Weaver stayed in for the top of the ninth and threw a scoreless inning and picked up his second win.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Thursday, April 23 at home against the Twins at 7:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Bo Bichette-3B

2. Juan Soto-DH

3. Luis Robert Jr-CF

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Francisco Alvarez-C

6. Mark Vientos-1B

7. Marcus Semian-2B

8. Tommy Pham-LF

9. Tyrone Taylor-RF

The pitching match-up is RHP Clay Holmes (2-2, 1.96 ERA) vs. LHP Connor Prielipp

Mets Lose To Twins 5-3 For 12th straight loss after blowing three-run lead

 

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

The New York Mets lost to the Minnesota Twins 5-3 tonight at Citi Field for their 12th consecutive loss and dropped their record to 7-16.

RHP Nolan McLean dominated through the first five innings with five perfect innings with his fastball and sweeper, but then ran into trouble in the top of the sixth.

McLean gave up a lead-off single to RF Matt Wallner and after retiring the next two hitters, gave up a two-run homer to CF Bryon Buxton.

McLean came back out for the top of the seventh and had a strikeout to start the inning and then gave up a double to 1B Kody Clemens and then a RBI single to 2B Luke Keaschall and was then taken out.

McLean's final line was 6.2 innings, five hits, three runs, 0 walks and 10 strikeouts.

RHP Husacar Brazoban came in next and picked up the last out in the inning.

Brazoban stayed in for the top of the eighth and had a 1-2-3 innng.

RHP Devin Williams came on in the top of the ninth and got into immediate trouble with back-to-backs walks and then gave up an infield hit where 1B Mark Vientos threw to third to try to get the out instead of going to first.

Williams gave up a RBI single and a based loaded walk and was then taken out.

RHP Austin Warren came on and had a dominating performance striking out the side.

The Met offense did not do much outside of the bottom of the third when Vientos led off with a single and after CF Carson Benge grounded into a fielder's choice, Benge stole second and 2B Marcus Semian walked.

SS Francisco Lindor followed with a three-run homer.

In the bottom of the fourth, RF Brett Baty singled and Vientos walked, but the Met offense was shut down after that and the last 14 hitters were retired.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Wednesday, April 22 at home against the Twins at 7;10 p.m.