Billy Eppler Resigns as GM

 

Billy Eppler (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets announced on Thursday that general manager Billy Eppler has resigned as the team's GM.

This is following the Mets introducing David Stearns as the first President of Baseball Operations on Monday.

Mets Lose To Phillies 9-1 in Season Finale

Mets manager Buck Showalter and Shortstop Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillie 9-1 this afternoon in the final game of the season and ended up with a record of 74-87.

RHP Jose Butto had a solid outing allowing two runs on five hits in six innings.

Butto gave up two walks with four strikeouts.

RHP Denyl Reyes followed and had a difficult outing allowing five runs on six hits in 2.1 innings.

LHP Anthony Kay gave up two runs in the top of the ninth.

The Met offense did not do much all game outside of a solo homer by LF Tim Locastro in the bottom of the third and managed only two hits.

Thanks to everyone who read and supported Queens Faithful all season long!

I look forward to providing offseason news starting with David Stearns being introduced as the new President of Baseball Operations tomorrow.

Mets Manager Buck Showalter Announces He Will Not Return Next Year

Mets Manager Buck Showalter (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter announced on Sunday that he will not return for the 2024 season.

Showalter was hired prior to the 2022 season and helped lead the Mets to a 101-win season which was the second most wins in franchise history before losing to the San Diego Padres in the wild card round.

This season however was a much different story and the team ended up with a record under .500 after coming into the season with World Series expectations.

The Mets are announcing the hiring of David Stearns as the new President Baseball of Operations tomorrow and there are rumors that he might bring in Craig Counsell as manager.

Game 162: Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Rafael Ortega-CF

2. Ronny Mauricio-2B

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Mark Vientos-DH

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Francisco Alvarez-C

8. DJ Stewart-RF

9. Tim Locastro-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Jose Butto (1-3, 3.75 ERA) vs. LHP Matt Strahm (9-5, 3.32 ERA)

Mets Sweep Doubleheader Against Phillies Powered By Alvarez

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (Photo Credits to Roberto Carlo)

The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-4 at Citi Field tonight to sweep their doubleheader and improved their record to 74-86.

After a scoreless bottom of the first, SS Francisco Lindor reached on an error to lead off the bottom of the second and then two batters later, 3B Brett Baty singled.

Catcher Francisco Alvarez followed with a three-run homer.

In the bottom of the third, CF Rafael Ortega led off with a single and then 2B Ronny Mauricio followed with a RBI double.

1B Pete Alonso and Lindor were then hit by pitches to load the bases and then three batters later, Alvarez came up and broke the game open with a grand slam.

In the bottom of the fourth, Mauricio singled with one out and two batters later, Lindor hit a two-run homer.

In the bottom of the fifth, LF Tim Locastro hit a RBI single.

LHP Jose Quintana started out well with three scoreless innings, but gave up four runs in the top of the fourth and was taken out after the inning.

His final line was four innings, seven hits, four runs, 0 walks and five strikeouts.

RHP Phil Bickford followed with a scoreless top of the fifth.

RHP Reed Garrett came in next and threw three scoreless innings in the top of the sixth, seventh and eighth innings.

Garrett picked up his first win.

RHP Drew Smith closed it out with a scoreless top of the ninth.

The Mets last regular season is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, October 1 at home against the Phillies at 3:10 p.m.

 

Game 161 (Game 2 of Doubleheader): Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup:

1.  Rafael Ortega-CF

2. Ronny Mauricio-2B

3. Pete Alonso-DH

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Mark Vientos-1B

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Francisco Alvarez-C

8. DJ Stewart-RF

9. Tim Locastro-LF

The pitching match-up is LHP Jose Quintana vs. RHP Michael Plassmeyer 

Mets Beat Phillies 4-3 Behind Megill in First Game of Doubleheader

Mets RHP Tylor Megill (Photo Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

 The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 this afternoon at Citi Field in the first game of a doubleheader and improved their record to 73-86.

The Met offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first after CF Rafael Ortega and 3B Ronny Maurico singled and then 1B Pete Alonso drove in Ortega with a RBI ground-out. 

SS Francisco Lindor then followed with a single and two batters later, DH Brett Baty drove in Lindor with a RBI single.

Later in the inning, Lindor scored on a wild pitch.

In the bottom of the second, catcher Omar Narvaez hit a solo homer.

RHP Tylor Megill had an outstanding start throwing seven scoreless innings and started the top of the eighth, but gave up to back-to-back hits and recorded one out and was then taken out.

His final line was 7.1 innings, four hits, one run, two walks and seven strikeouts.

He finished up with nine wins and an ERA of 4.70.

LHP Brooks Raley came in next and got the last two outs in the inning.

RHP Adam Ottavino followed in the top of the ninth and gave up two runs, but was able to close it out and pick up his 12th save.

The Mets have another game tonight against the Phillies.