Mets vs. Marlins Game 162 Recap

RHP Noah Syndergarrd

The New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins 1-0 this afternoon in the final game of the season and improved their record to 77-85. RHP Noah Syndergard had a dominating performance throwing a complete-game shutout. His final line was 9 innings, 5 hits, 0 walks and 6 strikeouts and threw slightly over 100 pitches. Syndergarrd ended up with a  13-4 record and a 3.03 ERA. He had a strong September and looked like his old self, which is a great confidence booster going into next year.

The offense didn't do much against Marlins starter RHP Sandy Alcantara. 3B Todd Frazier drove in 2B Jeff McNeil on an RBI double in the bottom of the fourth inning for the only run of the game

Game 162: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jose Reyes-SS
2. Jeff McNeil-2B
3. Michael Conforto-RF
4. Jay Bruce-1B
5. Todd Frazier-3B
6. Dominc Smith-LF
7. Austin Jackson-CF
8. Tomas Nido-C
9. Noah Syndergarrd-RHP

The pitching match-up is Noah Syndergarrd (12-4, 3.22 ERA) vs. RHP Sandy Alcantara (2-2, 4.00 ERA)

Mets vs. Marlins Game 161 Recap

3B David Wright

The New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins 1-0 tonight in 13 innings and improved their record to 76-85. 3B David Wright made his first start since May 27, 2016 alongside SS Jose Reyes. It was emotional seeing the two together again since they have made the most starts together for any two players in Met history at 878 starts. Wright made two appearances and walked in the bottom of the first inning and popped out in the bottom of the fourth inning.  He was taken out in the top of the fifth inning after coming out to third base and then made his way to the dugout and received a standing oviation from the sell-out crowd. After the game, Wright addressed the fans and thanked them for all their support.
LHP Steven Matz threw six scoreless innings with no earned runs. RHP Tyler Bashor threw a scoreless top of the seventh inning. RHP Drew Smith threw a scoreless top of the eighth inning. RHP Anthony Swarsak threw a scoreless top of the ninth inning. LHP Jerry Blevins threw a scoreless top of the tenth inning. RHP Jacob Rhyme threw two scoreless innings in the top of the eleventh and twelfth innings. LHP Daniel Zamora threw a scoreless top of the thirteenth inning and picked up his first win.

CF Austin Jackson drove in the only run of the game with an RBI double in the bottom of the 13th inning.

The Mets final game is tomorrow afternoon against the Marlins at 3:10 P.M.

Game 161 : Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Jose Reyes-SS
2. Jeff McNeil-2B
3. David Wright-3B
4. Michael Conforto-LF
5. Jay Bruce-1B
6. Brandon Nimmo-RF
7. Austin Jackson-CF
8. Kevin Plawecki-C
9. Steven Matz-LHP

The pitching match-up is Steven Matz (5-11, 4.14 ERA) vs. RHP Trevor Richards (4-9, 4.66 ERA)

Mets vs. Marlins Game 160 Recap

3B David Wright

The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins 8-1 tonight and dropped their record to 75-85. RHP Corey Oswalt gave up one run on three hits with three walks in four innings. RHP Paul Sewald came in next in the top of the fifth inning and gave up two runs on RBI doubles by 1B Peter O'Brien and CF Lewis Brinson. RHP Drew Gagnon gave up four unearned runs (one earned) in 1.2 innings on five hits, one walk and three strikeouts. RHP Jacob Rhyme gave up an unearned run in the top of the seventh. RHP Tim Peterson threw two scoreless innings in the top of the eighth and ninth innings.

SS Amed Rosario drove in the only run of the game with an RBI single in the bottom of the first inning. 3B David Wright made his return tonight as a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the fifth inning and grounded out to third base. This was Wright's first at-bat in a Major League game since May 27, 2016. The offense went 1-5 with runners in scoring position and left eight runners on base.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night at 7:10 P.M.

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

Mets Starting Lineup
1.  Brandon Nimmo-CF
2. Jeff McNeil-2B
3. Michael Conforto-RF
4. Jay Bruce-1B
5. Amed Rosario-SS
6. Dominic Smith-LF
7. Todd Frazier-3B
8. Kevin Plawecki-C
9. Corey Oswalt-RHP

The pitching match-up is Corey Oswalt (3-3, 6.08 ERA) vs. RHP Jose Urena (8-12, 4.07 ERA)

Mets vs. Braves Game 159 Recap

LHP Jason Vargas

The New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1 tonight to take two out of three games in the series and improved their record to 75-84. LHP Jason Vargas finished off his 2018 season on a high note after he threw seven scoreless innings allowing three hits and striking out six. Vargas lowered his ERA from 6.25 to a season low 5.7. He also ended up with a 3.81 ERA in the second half after an 8.60 ERA in the first half. Vargas picked up his seventh win of the season. RHP Anthony Swarsak came in next in the top of the eighth inning and gave up a lead-off single and walk and was then taken out. LHP Daniel Zamora followed and struck out his only batter of the night. RHP Drew Smith appeared next and gave up an RBI single, but was able to finish out the top of the eighth inning. RHP Robert Gsellman closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth inning and picked up his seventh save.

The offense didn't do much against Braves starter RHP Julio Tehran, but broke through in the bottom of the third inning after catcher Kevin Plawecki hit a solo homer in the bottom of the third inning. Pinch-hitter Devin Mesoraco broke the game open with a three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night against the Florida Marlins at 7:10 P.M.