Mets Lose to Phillies 6-2 After David Peterson Has Another Rough Outing

 

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

The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 tonight at Citizens Bank Park to lose two out of three games in the series and dropped their record to 34-43.

Mets LHP David Peterson got into immediate trouble in the bottom of the first after he walked the first two hitters SS Trea Turner and DH Kyle Schwarber.

Peterson then struck out 1B Bryce Harper, but gave up an infield hit to the following hitter to 3B Alec Bohm and Turner scored on an error by 3B Brett Baty and Schwarber advanced to third.

Peterson gave up another infield hit to the following hitter LF Edmundo Sosa which brought home the second run in the inning.

It only got worse for Peterson in the bottom of the second after he gave up back-to back singles to 2B Bryson Stott and Turner with one out and then a three-run homer to Schwarber.

Peterson was able to settle down after that and did not allow any more runs and had 1-2-3 innings in the bottom of the third and fourth and was then taken out.

Peterson's final line was four innings, six hits, five runs, (four earned runs), two walks and five strikeouts.

RHP Austin Warren came in next and gave up a lead-off homer to Harper in the bottom of the fifth, but then recovered and retired the side in the inning and threw a scoreless bottom of the sixth.

LHP Brooks Raley threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

LHP A.J. Minter threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until RF Carson Benge hit a solo homer in the top of the third.

In the top of the sixth, Benge, LF Juan Soto and 1B Jared Young walked to load the bases with one out, but then CF A.J. Ewing grounded into a fielder's choice to bring in a run and 2B Marcus Semien struck out to end the inning.

The offense was unable to come up with any timely hits and went 0-7 with runners in scoring position leaving six runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday, June 22 back at home at Citi Field against the Chicago Cubs at 7:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-LF

4. Jared Young-1B

5. A.J. Ewing-CF

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. Francisco Alvarez-DH

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is LHP David Peterson (3-5, 5.91 ERA) vs. RHP Zack Wheeler (6-1, 2.01 ERA)

Mets Crushed By Phillies 15-3 After Freddy Peralta Allows 10 Runs

 

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

The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 15-3 tonight at Citizens Bank Park to snap their two-game winning streak and dropped their record to 34-42.

Mets RHP Freddy Peralta got into immediate trouble in the bottom of the first after he gave up a solo homer to 1B Bryce Harper.

Peralta's struggles continued in the bottom of the second after he gave up a lead-off single to 3B Alec Bohm and two batters later, a RBI double to catcher J.T. Realmuto and two batters later, a RBI double to CF Justin Crawford.

It all fell apart for Realmuto in the bottom of the third after he gave up a lead-off homer to DH Kyle Schwarber and then a double to Harper.

Peralta was then let down by his defense after 2B Marcus Semian made a throwing error which lead to another run.

Two batters later, Peralta gave up a RBI double to 2B Bryson Stott and then another RBI double to the following hitter Realmuto.

Later in the inning, Peralta walked Crawford and gave up a RBI single to Turner and was then taken out.

LHP Cionel Perez came in next and gave up a three-run homer to Schwarber, his second homer of the inning.

Peralta's final line was 2.2 innings, 10 hits, 10 runs, one walk and two strikeouts.

Perez stayed in for the bottom of the fourth and and threw a scoreless inning and was taken out after the inning.

Perez came back out for the bottom of the fifth and struck out the first two hitters he faced and then gave up back-to-back singles to Turner and Schwarber and was then taken out.

RHP Tobias Myers came in next and gave up a two-run triple to Harper which gave him the cycle after hitting a single, double and homer earlier in the game.

Myers stayed in and threw a scoreless bottom of the sixth, but in the bottom of the seventh gave up a two-run homer to Schwarber, his third homer of the game.

SS Zach Short came in the bottom of the eighth and threw a scoreless inning.

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

In the top of the seventh, RF Carson Benge hit a two-run homer.

The offense was unable to get any timely hits going 0-3 with runners in scoring position leaving six runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Sunday, June 21, on Sunday Night Baseball at 7:20 p.m.

Game 76: Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-CF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-LF

4. Marcus Semian-2B

5. Eric Wagaman-RF

6. Francisco Alvarez-DH

7. Mark Vientos-1B

8. Luis Torrens-C

9. Zack Short-SS

The pitching match-up is RHP Freddy Peralta (5-5, 3.90 ERA) vs. LHP Cristopher Sanchez (8-3, 1.82 ERA)

Mets Beat Phillies 6-4 Powered By Two Homers From Juan Soto

 

Mets 2B Marcus Semien (Photo Credits to Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 tonight at Citizens Bank Park for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 34-41.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the top of the first after LF Juan Soto hit a solo homer with two outs and then 1B Jared Young reached on an error by RHP Aaron Nolan and CF A.J. Ewing followed with a RBI double.

After a scoreless top of the second, Soto led off the top of the third with his second solo homer of the game.

The offense was held scoreless for the next three innings, but then came alive again in the top of the second.

CF Carson Benge led off with a single and later in the inning, stole second and advanced to third on a wild pitch. Three batters later, pinch-hitter Mark Vientos walked and then pinch-hitter Eric Wagaman came up next and drove in Benge with the go-ahead RBI single.

2B Marcus Semien came up next and broke the game open with a two-run triple.

LHP Sean Manaea got off to a rocky start in the bottom of the first after he gave up one run on two hits and a hit by pitch. Manaea was able to escape out of further trouble after catcher Francisco Alvarez threw out 1B Bryce Harper trying to steal first base on a strike-em-out-throw-em out double play.

Manaea had a scoreless bottom of the second working around a lead-off triple and then retired 2B Bryson Scott on a ground-out, a pop-out by catcher J.T. Realmuto and a ground-out by CF Derek Hill.

Manaea's defense cost him in the bottom of the third after Alvarez committed a passed ball and throwing error which allowed DH Kyle Schwarber to reach second after he struck out. Later in the inning, after Soto made an outstanding catch, RF Carson Benge dropped a fly-ball by 3B Alec Bohm as he tried to go toward the foul line  which allowed Schwarber to score.

Manaea gave up a RBI single to Hill in the bottom of the fourth, but did not allow any more runs after that.

He had a scoreless bottom of the fifth and was taken out with one out in the bottom of the sixth.

His final line was 5.1 innings, six hits, three runs, (two earned runs), one walk and five strikeouts.

RHP Huascar Brazoban came in next and recorded last two outs in the bottom of the sixth and the first out in the bottom of the seventh. Brazoban picked up his fourth win of the season.

LHP A.J. Minter followed and picked up last two outs in the bottom of the seventh.

RHP Luke Weaver came in next in bottom of the eighth and had a dominating inning striking out the side.

RHP Devin Williams came on in the bottom of the ninth and retired two out of the first three hitters he faced, but then SS Bo Bichette made a poor throw on a chopper by pinch-hitter Gabriel Rincones Jr which prolonged the inning.

Williams then gave up a RBI single to CF Justin Crawford, but fortunately caught a break after Schwarber hit a bullet on a line drive that RF Brett Baty was able to catch for the last out. Williams picked up his 11th save of the season.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Saturday, June 20 at the Phillies at 7:15 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-LF

4. Jared Young-1B

5. A.J. Ewing-CF

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. M.J. Melendez-DH

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is LHP Sean Manaea (1-2, 4.78 ERA) vs. RHP Aaron Nola (3-4, 5.86 ERA)

Mets Beat Reds 9-1 Behind Outstanding Start from Nolan McLean and Offensive Outburst

 

Mets RHP Nolan McLean (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-1 at Great American Ball Park this afternoon to snap their two-game losing streak and improved their record to 33-41.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until the top of the third after catcher Luis Torrens led off with an infield hit and then SS Zach Short followed with a sacrifice bunt. RF Carson Benge then grounded out and then 3B Bo Bichette walked.

LF Juan Soto followed with a RBI single to score Torrens and then 2B Marcus Semien followed with a RBI single to score Semien. 1B Mark Vientos followed with a RBI sungle of his own to score Soto.

In the top of the fifth, Bichette singled with one out and Soto followed with a single. Semien then singled to load the bases and Vientos followed with a sacrifice fly to score Bichette.

DH Francisco Alvarez followed with a RBI single to score Soto and then CF A.J. Ewing followed by breaking the game open with a two-run double.

In the top of the eighth, CF Carson Benge tripled with one out and then Bichette followed with a RBI single. 

Soto followed with a RBI single to score Bichette.

Mets RHP Nolan McLean had a dominating outing allowed one unearned run on three hits in seven innings. He gave up one walk with nine strikeouts. He picked up his fourth win and lowered his 
ERA to 3.67.

LHP Brooks Raley followed with a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

RHP Adam Warren came in next and closed it out with a scoreless bottom of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Thursday, June 18 at the Philadelphia Phillies at 6:40 p.m.

Game 74: Mets vs. Reds Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-LF

4. Marcus Semien-2B

5. Mark Vientos-1B

6. Francisco Alvarez-C

7. A.J. Ewing-CF

8. Luis Torrens-C

9. Zack Short-SS

The pitching match-up is RHP Nolan McLean (3-4, 4.01 ERA) vs. LHP Nick Lodolo (2-1, 5.21 ERA)

Mets Lose to Reds 5-3 And Fail To Get Clutch Hit

 

Mets 2B Marcus Semien (Photo Credits to Aaron Doster-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets lost to the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 tonight at Great American Ball Park for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 32-41.

Mets RHP Kodai Senga got off to a rocky start in the bottom of the first after he gave up back-to-back walks to start the inning and then gave up a three-run homer to 1B Sal Stewart. Three batters later, Senga gave up a solo homer to RF Spencer Steer.

Senge was able to settle down after that and threw three scoreless innings in the bottom of the second, third and fourth and was taken out after the inning.

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

LHP Cionel Perez came in next in the bottom of the fifth and gave up a RBI single to Stewart.

RHP Adam Warren followed with a scoreless bottom of the sixth.

RHP Huascar Brazoban came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

RHP Luke Weaver threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth striking out the side.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until the top of the third after 3B Brett Baty led off with a hit by pitch and two batters later, catcher Francisco Alvarez singled.

Two batters later, SS Bo Bichette drove in Baty with a RBI single. DH Juan Soto followed with a walk to load the bases with two outs, but then 1B Jared Young flew out to the shortstop to end the threat.

In the top of the fourth, they loaded the bases once again with two outs, but RF Carson Benge flew out to right.

In the top of the sixth, 2B Marcus Semien singled with one out and advanced to second on an error by Steer.

Two batters later, pinch-hitter Mark Vientos came through with a two-run homer,

In the top of the eighth, they had another scoring opportunity after Semien and Baty walked to start off the inning, but then Vientos and catcher Francisco Alvarez struck out and Benge grounded out to end the inning.

Once again, the Mets inability to hit with men on base continued after that went 2-11 with runners in scoring position leaving 11 runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, June 17 at the Reds at 12:40 p.m.

Game 73: Mets vs. Reds Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-DH

4. Jared Young-1B

5. A.J. Ewing-CF

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. M.J. Melendez-LF

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Kodai Senga (0-4, 9.00 ERA) vs. RHP Brady Singer (2-6, 5.61 ERA)

Mets Crushed By Reds 12-0 After Myers and Pintaro Struggle

 

Mets RHP Tobias Myers (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets lost to the Cincinnati Reds 12-0 tonight at Great American Ballpark to drop their record to 32-40.

Mets RHP Tobias Myers made his return to the rotation and had a difficult outing allowing seven runs in 1 1 2/3 innings.

RHP Jonathan Pinataro came in next and did not fare much better allowing two runs in 3.2 innings.

LHP David Peterson followed and gave up three runs in three innings.

The Met offense was unable to come up with any runs wasting numerous scoring opportunities. They left the bases loaded in the top of the fourth and fifth and left two more runs stranded in the top of the sixth and three more in the top of the seventh.

They went 1-12 with runners in scoring position leaving 12 runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, June 15 at the Reds at 7:10 p.m.

Game 72: Mets vs. Reds Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-LF

4. Jared Young-1B

5. A.J. Ewing-CF

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. M.J. Melendez-DH

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Tobias Myers (0-1, 4.05 ERA) vs. RHP Chase Burns (7-1, 2.14 ERA)

Mets Beat Braves 8-1 To Take Series Led By Four-Run First Inning

 

Mets CF A.J. Ewing (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 8-1 at Citi Field this afternoon to take two out of three games in the series and improved their record to 32-39.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after RF Carson Benge led off with a walk and SS Bo Bichette followed with a single.

DH Juan Soto then bunted back to the catcher and reached first on a fielder's choice. 1B Jared Young followed with a RBI single and then CF A.J. Ewing drove in Soto with a RBI double and then LF Mike Yastrzemski made a throwing error to allow Young to score as well.

Two batters later, 3B Brett Baty drove in Ewing with a RBI single.

The offense was held scoreless for the next three innings until the bottom of the fifth after Ewing and 2B Marcus Semien hit back-to-back homers to start the inning.

In the bottom of the eighth, Benge led off with a single and then Bichette reached on an infield hit and Benge was able to advance to third on an error by 2B Ozzie Albies.

Mets RHP Freddy Peralta got off to a rocky start in the top of the first after he gave up three straight singles to load the bases with no outs. Peralta came back to strike out Albies and then gave up a sacrifice fly to former Met DH Dom Smith. Peralta was able to strike out the next hitter 3B Austin Riley to limit the damage to one run.

Peralta was able to settle down after that retiring the next nine hitters he faced and then finished up strong with a scoreless top of the fifth and was then taken out.

His final line was five innings, four hits, one run, one walk and two strikeouts. He picked up his fifth win and lowered his ERA to 3.90.

LHP Cionel Perez followed by picking up the first two outs in the top of the sixth and was then taken out.

RHP Daniel Duerte came in next and threw 1. 2 scoreless innings.

LHP A.J. Minter followed by picking up the last two outs in the top of the eighth.

RHP Huascar Brazoban then closed it out with a 1-2-3 top of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Monday, June 15 at the Cincinnati Reds at 7:10 p.m.

Game 71: Mets vs. Braves Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-DH

4. Jared Young-1B

5. A.J. Ewing-CF

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. M.J. Melendez-LF

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Freddy Peralta (4-5, 4.04 ERA) vs. RHP Bryce Elder (5-3, 2.66 ERA)

Mets Lose to Braves 3-1 And Waste Fine Start from Sean Manaea

 

Mets LHP Sean Manaea (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 3-1 this afternoon at Citi Field to snap thei two-game losing streak and improved their record to 31-39.

Mets LHP Sean Manaea started out well with a scoreless top of the first and then gave up a RBI double to RF Eli White in the top of the second.

Manaea had a scoreless top of the third and then gave up another run in the top of the fourth getting beat by White once again after he hit a solo homer. 

Manea finished up strong with scoreless innings in the top of the fifth and sixth and was taken out after the sixth.

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

RHP Adam Warren followed with a scoreless top of the seventh and then came back out for the top of the eighth, striking out the first two hitters he faced before giving up a solo homer to CF Michael Harris II on a hanging slider.

RHP Daniel Duerte threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first five innings against LHP Martin Perez until the bottom of the sixth after SS Bo Bichette doubled with one out and two batters later, 1B Mark Vientos drove in Bichette with a RBI single.

In the bottom of the ninth, they had a chance to score after LF Juan Soto led off with a double that was overturned after it was originally ruled a home run. Vientos then struck out and 2B Marcus Semien followed with a walk. However, catcher Francisco Alvarez came up next and grounded into a double play to end the game.

The offense was unable to come up with a timely hit and went 1-5 with runners in scoring position leaving five runners on base.

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

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-LF

4. Jared Young-1B

5. A.J. Ewing-CF

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. M.J. Melendez-DH

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is Mets starter TBD vs. LHP Martin Perez (4-3, 3.02 ERA)

Mets Beat Braves 7-5 Behind 2 Homers from Bo Bichette and 1 homer from Juan Soto

 

Mets SS Bo Bichette (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 7-5 tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 31-38.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after SS Bo Bichette and LF Juan Soto hit back-to-back solo homers.

In the bottom of the second, D.H. M.J. Melendez doubled with two outs and then catcher Luis Torrens followed with an infield single. 

RF Carson Benge was then hit by a pitch to load the bases and then Bichette came up and broke the game open with a grand slam.

In the bottom of the fourth, Melendez led off with a walk and Torrens followed with a single.

Benge then grounded into a fielder's choice to advance Melendez and Torrens to second and third and then Bichette drove in his sixth run of the game with a sacrifice fly.

RHP Nolan McLesn started out well with a 1-2-3 top of the first but ran into trouble in the top of the second.

McLean gave up a walk, error on a pick-off team attempt at first and another walk.

McLean then gave up a RBI single to RF Mike Yastrzemski and a third walk in the inning to load the bases with no out.

McLean was able to escape out of further trouble by striking out catcher Austin Wynns, getting LF Mauricio Dubon on an infield fly and struck out CF Michael Harris II to end the inning.

McLean was able to respond after that with a scoreless top of the third and another scoreless inning in the top of the fourth and was then taken out.

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

LHP Cionel Perez came in next in the top of the fifth retiring the first two hitters he faced and then gave up a solo homer to 1B Matt Olson.

Perez came back out for the top of the sixth and retired the first hitter he faced and then RHP Huascar Brazoban followed and had back-to-back strikeouts to end the inning.

Perez picked up his third save of the season.

Brazoban stayed in for the top of the seventh and had another dominating inning with two more strikeouts as part of a 1-2-3 inning.

LHP Brooks Raley came in next in the top of the eighth and gave up a lead-off single and after a passed ball and ground-out, gave up a RBI single to 2B Ozzie Albies. Raley then struck out pinch-hitter Jorge Mateo and gave up a double to 3B Austin Riley and was taken out.

RHP Devin Williams came on for a four-out save and gave up a RBI infield single to pinch-hitter Eli White that 3B Brett Baty knocked down. Williams came back to strike out pinch-hitter Rowdy Tellez to end the inning.

Williams stayed in for the top of the ninth and after striking out the first hitter he faced, gave up a one-out single to Dubon after a 14-pitch at-bat. Williams was able to settle down after that and managed to strike out Harris and Olson to close out the game and pick up his 10th save of the season.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, June 13 at home against the Braves at 4:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-LF

4. Jared Young-1B

5. A.J. Ewing-CF

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. M.J. Melendez-DH

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Nolan McLean (3-4, 3.98 ERA) vs. RHP Spencer Strider (4-1, 4.00 ERA)

Mets Beat Cardinals 5-4 Powered By Juan Soto game-winning homer and strong bullpen

 

Mets DH Juan Soto (Photo Credits Brad Penner-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 at Citi Field this afternoon to snap their two-game losing streak and improved their record to 30-38.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after RF Carson Benge led off with a single and SS Bo Bichette followed with a two-run homer. Two batters later, 1B Jared Young hit a solo homer.

The offense was held scoreless for the next three innings until the bottom of the fifth after Soto doubled with one out and Young followed with a RBI single.

In the bottom of the seventh, Soto hit a game-winning solo homer.

Mets RHP Christian Scott had a rocky first couple of innings after he gave up a solo homer to 1B Alec Burlerson in the top of the first and a solo homer to LF Lars Noosbar in the top of the second and later in the inning, a two-run homer to catcher Jimmy Crooks.

Scott was able to settle down after that and did not allow any more runs. He was able to get into the top of the fifth and was taken out with two outs in the inning.

Scott's final line was 4.2 innings, seven hits, four runs, one walk and six strikeouts.

LHP A.J. Minter followed with 1.1 scoreless innings.

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

RHP Luke Weaver threw a scoreless top of the eighth.

RHP Devin Williams came on in the top of the ninth and closed it out with a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts to pick up his ninth save of the season.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Friday, June 12 at home against the Atlanta Braves at 7:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-DH

4. Jared Young-1B

5. A.J. Ewing-CF

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. Francisco Alvarez-C

9. M.J. Melendez-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Christian Scott (2-0, 2.50 ERA) vs. RHP Hunter Dobbins (1-0, 2.77 ERA)

Mets Lose To Cardinals 9-2 After David Peterson Has Rough Outing in Bullpen

 

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

The New York Mets lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 9-2 tonight at Citi Field for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 29-38. 

Mets RHP Austin Warren got the start as an "opener" and struggled in the top of the first allowing two runs on two hits and two walks with one strikeout.

LHP David Peterson came in next in the top of the second and threw a scoreless inning, but then gave up a two-run homer to LF to Nelson Velaquez in the top of the top of the third.

It all imploded for Peterson in the top of the fourth after he gave up a three-run homer to DH Jordan Walker.

Peterson gave up another run in the top of the fifth after he gave up a RBI single to 3B Jose Femin in the top of the fifth and was then taken out.

Peterson's final line was 3.2 innings, seven hits, six runs, two walks and one strikeout.

LHP Cionel Perez came in next and threw 1.1 scoreless innings.

RHP Jonathan Pintaro followed and gave up one run in three innings.

The Met offense did not do much against RHP Jonathan Pallante outside of a two-run homer by catcher Francisco Alvarez in the bottom of the fourth. 

They had only three hits the entire game and went 0-6 with runners in scoring position.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, June 11 at home against the Cardinals at 1:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-LF

4. Jared Young-1B

5. Marcus Semien-2B

6. A.J. Ewing-CF

7. Francisco Alvarez-C

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Austin Warren (1-2, 2.01 ERA) vs. RHP Andre Pallante (6-4, 3.96 ERA)

Mets Shutout by Cardinals 7-0 After Freddy Peralta and Offense Struggle

 

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

The New York Mets lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 7-0 tonight at Citi Field and dropped their record to 29-37.

Mets RHP Freddy Peralta started out well with two scoreless innings, but then it all unraveled for him in the top of the third.

Peralta gave up a lead-off walk to 3B Nolan Gorman and then a double to the following hitter CF Nathan Church.

Peralta gave up a two-run single to the next hitter 2B JJ Wetherholt. Peralta then hit DH Ivan Herrera and struck out 1B Alec Burleson, but then gave up a RBI double to RF Jordan Walker.

Peralta then gave a RBI ground-out to LF Lars Nootbaar.

Peralta stayed in and had a scoreless top of the fourth and gave up a two-run homer to Burleson in the top of the fifth.

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

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

RHP Joey Gerber came in next in the top of the seventh and gave up a RBI double to Burleson and stayed in for the top of the eighth and threw a scoreless inning.

LHP Cionel Perez followed and threw a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Met offense had their best chance to score in the bottom of the fourth with runners on first and second and two outs, but then 2B Marcus Semien hit a 401 feet fly ball to deep center field, and Church made an outstanding basket catch to save two runs.

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

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

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-LF

4. Jared Young-1B

5. A.J. Ewing-CF

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. M.J. Melendez-DH

9. Francisco Alvarez-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Freddy Peralta (4-4, 3.63 ERA) vs. RHP Dustin May (3-6, 4.59 ERA)

Mets Beat Padres 7-3 To Take Series Led By 5 Hit Game From Carson Benge

 

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

The New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 7-3 this afternoon at Petco Park to take two out of three games in the series and improved their record to 29-36.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the top of the first after RF Carson Benge led off with a single and SS Bo Bichette followed with a double. DH Juan Soto then drove Benge with a RBI ground-out.

In the top of the second, 2B Marcus Semien led off with a homer. 

The offense was held scoreless for the next two innings until the top of the fifth after Benge led off with another single and Bichette followed with a single. Soto then walked to load the bases and 1B Jared Young followed with a RBI single. CF A.J. Ewing then hit a sacrifice into a double play which brought home a run.

In the top of the sixth, LF M.J. Melendez hit a solo homer with one out and two batters later, Benge hit a solo homer.

In the top of the eighth, 3B Brett Baty led off with a walk and three batters later, Benge capped off his stellar day with the plate with a RBI triple for his fifth hit of the game.

Benge is the first Met rookie since Pete Alonso since 2019 to have a five-hit game. He scored three runs, drove in two runs and was a double shy of the cycle.

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

LHP Sean Manaea came in next in the bottom of the second as a bulk reliever and did a fine job throwing scoreless innings in the bottom of the second, third and fourth.

Manaea gave up a two-run homer to catcher Freddy Fermin in the bottom of the fifth and was then taken out.

Manaea's final line was four innings, four hits, two runs, one walk and three strikeouts. He picked up his first win.

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

LHP A.J. Minter followed with a scoreless bottom of the seventh.

RHP Luke Weaver threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth helped out by a outstanding catch by Ewing in deep left-center to prevent an extra base hit. Ewing also picked up a base hit in the top of the ninth to extend his hitting streak to five game.

RHP Devin Williams came on in the bottom of the ninth and gave up a RBI single to Fermin, but was able to pick up last three outs to close out the game.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Tuesday, June 9 back home at Citi Field against the St. Louis Cardinals at 7:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-DH

4. Jared Young-1B

5. A.J. Ewing-CF

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. M.J. Melendez-LF

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Huascar Brazoban (3-1, 2.25 ERA) vs. RHP Randy Vasquez (5-3, 3.31 ERA)

Mets Lose To Padres 3-2 After Blowing Late Lead

 

Mets RHP Nolan McLean (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets lost to the San Diego Padres 3-2 tonight Petco Park to snap their four-game winning streak and dropped their record to 28-36.

RHP Nolan McLean started out well with two scoreless innings and then in the bottom of the third, gave up a lead-off walk 2B Sung-Man Song and two batters later, a RBI single to RF Fernando Tatis Jr. McLean was able to escape out of further trouble in the inning after he struck out 3B Manny Machado.

McLean then had a 1-2-3 bottom of the fourth and was helped out by his defense in the bottom of the fifth after SS Bo Bichette made a diving stop to hold runners at first and second and then catcher Luis Torrens made a pump-fake on a steal attempt by Song after he went too far off third base to throw him out.

McLean came back out for the bottom of the sixth and finished up strong with a 1-2-3 inning. His final line was six innings, three hits, one run, three walks and five strikeouts.

RHP Austin Warren followed in the bottom of the seventh and quickly retired his first two hitters and then ran into some bad luck after he couldn't field an infield hit down the first base line. On the next pitch, Warren gave up a two-run homer to catcher Freddy Fermin. Warren stayed in for the bottom of the eighth and threw a scoreless inning.

The Met offense got on the board in the top of the second after 2B Marcus Semien walked with one out and then CF A.J. Ewing followed with a single. Two batters later, 3B Brett Baty drove in Semien with a RBI single.

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

In the top of the eighth, they had a chance to score after RF Carson Benge and Bichette singled with one out, but then LF Juan Soto hit a hard line-out to Song and then doubled Benge off second base.

In the top of the ninth, Ewing walked with two outs and then DH Mark Vientos struck out for the last out of the game.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, June 7 at the Padres at 4:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-LF

4. Jared Young-1B

5. Marcus Semien-2B

6. A.J. Ewing-CF

7. Mark Vientos-DH

8. Brett Baty-3B

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Nolan McLean (3-4, 4.21 ERA) vs. RHP Griffin Canning (0-4, 7.16 ERA)

Mets Beat Padres 5-0 Behind Excellent Start From Christian Scott

 

Mets 1B Jared Young and CF A.J. Ewing (Photo Credits to Denis Poroy-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 5-0 tonight at Petco Park for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 28-35. 

After a scoreless top of the first, 1B Jared Young homered to lead off the top of the second.

In the top of the third, catcher Luis Torrens doubled with one out and two batters later, SS Bo Bichette drove in Torrens with a RBI triple.

In the top of the fifth, 3B Brett Baty singled to lead off the top of the fifth and two batters later, Torrens came through again with a two-run homer.

In the top of the ninth, CF A.J. Ewing singled with one out in the inning and then stole second. Two batters later, Baty drove in Ewing with a RBI single.

RHP Christian Scott had a fine start throwing 5.2 scoreless innings allowing three singles and two walks with three strikeouts. He threw a season-high 98 pitches (67 strikes). Scott picked up his second consecutive win after he won his first career game in his previous start. He lowered his ERA to 2.50.

RHP Huascar Brazoban followed and picked up last out in the bottom of the sixth and stayed in for the bottom of the seventh and threw a scoreless inning.

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

LHP A.J. Minter closed it out with a scoreless bottom of the ninth.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Saturday, June 6 at the Padres at 10:10 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-LF

4. Jared Young-1B

5. A.J. Ewing-CF

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. M.J. Melendez-DH

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Christian Scott (1-0, 2.97 ERA) vs. RHP Michael King (4-4, 3.18 ERA)

Mets Beat Mariners 7-1 Behind Four-Hit Game From Bo Bichette

 

Mets SS Bo Bichette (Photo Credits to Steven Bisig-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets beat the Seattle Mariners 7-1 this afternoon at T-Mobile Park to snap their two-game losing streak and improved their record to 27-35.

The Met offense got on the board immediately in the top of the first after SS Bo Bichette and DH Juan Soto singled with one out and then 1B Josh Naylor made an error which allowed Bichette to score.

The offense was held scoreless for the next two innings and then broke out for four runs in the top of the fourth.  LF M.J. Melendez walked with one out and then catcher Luis Torrens and RF Carson Benge to load the bases.

Bichette came up next and drove in Torrens and Benge with a two-run single. Soto followed by reaching first on a fielder's choice. Later in the inning, Soto and Benge perfectly executed a double steal after Soto stole second which drew a throw from catcher Jhonny Pereda and allowed Benge to steal home.

The following hitter, 1B Jared Young hit a grounder that went off the first base bag and passed Naylor's glove to bring in Soto with a RBI double.

In the top of the fifth, CF A.J. Ewing singled with one out and Melendez followed by driving in Ewing with a RBI double.

In the top of the eighth, Torrens led off with a double and then Benge grounded out second to advance Torrens to third. Bichette followed with a sacrifice fly to score Torrens for his third RBI of the game.

RHP Freddy Peralta got off to a tough start in the bottom of the first after he gave up a lead-off homer to SS J.P Crawford but settled down after that. Peralta dealt with traffic on the basepaths all game but did not allow any more runs. He was able to induce two double play grounders after coming into the game with only one double play grounder all year. Peralta finished up strong with a 1-2-3 bottom of the sixth and it was the fifth time this year he has gotten throw six innings.

His final line was six innings, one run, one earned run, two walks and six strikeouts. He picked up his fourth win and lowered his ERA to 3.38.

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

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

RHP Joey Gerber who was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse earlier in the day came on in the bottom of the ninth and closed it out with a scoreless inning.

The Mets are off tomorrow and return back to action on Friday, June 5 at the San Diego Padres at 9:40 p.m.

Game 62: Mets vs. Mariners Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-DH

4. Jared Young-1B

5. Brett Baty-3B

6. Marcus Semien-2B

7. A.J. Ewing-CF

8. M.J. Melendez-LF

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Freddy Peralta (3-4, 3.55 ERA) vs. RHP George Kirby (5-4, 3.77 ERA)

Mets Lose to Mariners 8-3 With Poor Pitching And Sloppy Defense

 

Mets 2B Marcus Semien (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

The New York Mets lost to the Seattle Mariners 8-3 tonight at T-Mobile Park for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 26-35.

Mets RHP Huascar Brazoban got the start as the "opener" and threw a scoreless bottom of the first and then gave back out for the bottom of the second and gave up a two-run homer to 1B Partrick Wisdom and was taken out.

RHP Jonah Tong came in next and picked up last out in the bottom of the second. 

Tong stayed in for the bottom of the third and was let down by his defense after 2B Marcus Semien tried to make a leaping catch, but dropped the ball and made a poor throw to first base which allowed 2B Randy Arozarena to advance to second. Later in the inning, RF Luke Raley hit a line drive off 1B Mark Vientos glove, which allowed another run to score.

In the bottom of the fourth, Tong gave up a lead-off walk to Wisdom and then a single to the following hitter catcher Jhonny Pereda.

Two batters later, Tong walked SS J.P. Crawford to load the bases and then gave up a sacrifice fly to CF Julio Rodriguez.

In the bottom of the fifth, Tong gave up an infield hit to 2B Cole Young with one out and and then a single to DH Dominic Canzone. Two batters later, Tong gave up a three-run homer to Pereda.

Tong's final line was 3.1 innings, five runs (four earned), on five hits with four strikeouts and two walks.

LHP Cionel Perez made his Met debut in the bottom of the sixth and gave up a lead-off homer to Rodriguez. Perez settled down after that retiring the next three hitters he faced and stayed in for the bottom of the seventh and threw a scoreless inning.

LHP A.J. Minter threw a scoreless bottom of the eighth.

The Met offense was held scoreless for the first two innings until the top of the third after CF A.J. Ewing doubled with one out and two batters later, RF Carson Benge delivered with a two-run homer.

In the top of the sixth, Benge delivered once again with a solo homer.

The Mets next game is tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, June 3 at the Mariners at 3:40 p.m.

Game 61: Mets vs. Mariners Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-LF

4. Jared Young-DH

5. Mark Vientos-1B

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Marcus Semien-2B

8. A.J. Ewing-CF

9. Hayden Senger-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Huascar Brazoban (3-1, 1.86 ERA) vs. RHP Logan Gilbert (3-4, 3.69 ERA)

Mets Lose to Mariners 3-2 in 10 Innings With Only Two Solo Homers Despite Great Pitching from Sean Manaea

 

Mets LHP Sean Manaea (Photo Credits to Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets lost to the Seattle Mariners 3-2 in 10 innings tonight at T-Mobile Park to snap their five-game winning streak and dropped their record to 26-34.

Mets RHP Austin Warren got the start as an "opener" and had a 1-2-3 bottom of the fist and gave up a lead-off hit by pitch in the bottom of the second and was then taken out. 

 LHP Sean Manaea came in next and threw a scoreless inning and then gave up a solo homer to 3B Cole Emerson in the bottom of the third.

Manaea was able to settle down after that retiring 11 hitters in a row. His final line was five innings, one hit, one run, one walk and four strikeouts.

LHP Brooks Raley came in next in the bottom of the seventh and gave up the game-tying solo homer to 1B Josh Naylor and gave up another hit and was taken out with two outs in the inning.

RHP Luke Weaver followed and picked up the last out in the bottom of the seventh and stayed in for the bottom of the eighth and threw a scoreless inning.

RHP Devin Williams came in next and threw a scoreless bottom of the ninth.

LHP A.J. Minter came on in the bottom of the tenth and gave up a walk-off single to 2B Cole Young.

The Met offense was held scoreless against RHP Emerson Hancock for the first four innings until 1B Jared Young hit a solo homer in the top of the fifth.

In the top of the seventh, 2B Marcus Semien hit a solo homer.

The offense did not any have more hits after that and wasted their scoring opportunity in the top of the tenth after LF Juan Soto struck out to lead off the inning and then pinch-hitter Mark Vientos followed with a strikeout and CF A.J. Ewing popped out to end the inning.

The offense went 0-3 with runners in scoring position leaving one runner on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night, Tuesday, June 2 at the Mariners at 9:40 p.m.

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

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Carson Benge-RF

2. Bo Bichette-SS

3. Juan Soto-LF

4. Jared Young-1B

5. A.J. Ewing-CF

6. M.J. Melendez-DH

7. Brett Baty-3B

8. Marcus Semian-2B

9. Luis Torrens-C

The pitching match-up is RHP Austin Warren (1-1, 1.40 ERA) vs. RHP Emerson Hancock (4-2, 2.78 ERA)