Mets Opening Day 2021...and all April games.

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It got ugly early...and often.

Nationals 7-1 Mets (Apr 24, 2021) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets MLB game from April 24, 2021 on ESPN.

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Shaky defense returns to forefront in defeat

NEW YORK -- During his two-hitter Friday night at Citi Field, Jacob deGrom faced 29 batters and struck out more than half of them, keeping his fielders out of the equation about as much as any pitcher can. As the theory goes, Mets defenders -- the subject of near-constant criticism

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Up next:

Mets RHP Taijuan Walker (0-1, 3.21) is slated to make his third start of the season at Citi Field on Sunday, where he has a 2.61 ERA. The Nationals will send LHP Patrick Corbin (0-2, 10.95 ERA) to pitch the rubber game.



Good news on Thor.....

Thor hits 97, 'very strong' in 1st rehab outing

NEW YORK -- Noah Syndergaard took another significant step forward in his rehab from Tommy John surgery Saturday, facing live hitters in an intrasquad game at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Fla. A talent evaluator on site clocked Syndergaard’s fastball at 97 mph. “He looked really good, from what

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Also....
How about those NY Knicks though?
9 in a row now after today's win over Toronto.

 

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4/25
Mets Sunday Rubber Game Lineup Vs Washington

MLB Gameday: Nationals 0, Mets 4 Final Score (04/25/2021)

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Nimmo - LF
Alonso - 1B
Lindor - SS
Davis - 3B
Conforto - RF
McCann - C
Villar - 2B
Almora - CF
Walker - P

 

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Mets take the rubber game 4-0.


The Wrap/Recap

10 Mets takeaways after 10 percent of '21

NEW YORK -- Officially, the Mets completed the first 10 percent of their season with a 4-0 win over the Nationals at Citi Field on Sunday. Leaning upon some help from his defense, Taijuan Walker delivered seven shutout innings, and the Mets roughed up Patrick Corbin to claim a winning

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Mets 4-0 Nationals (Apr 25, 2021) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals MLB game from April 25, 2021 on ESPN.

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The Box:

MLB Gameday: Nationals 0, Mets 4 Final Score (04/25/2021)

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The Pics:

MLB Gameday: Nationals 0, Mets 4 Final Score (04/25/2021)

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Up next:
Mets LHP David Peterson (1-2, 6.75 ERA) starts Tuesday's series opener against Boston at Citi Field. Peterson earned the win against the Red Sox in his big league debut at Fenway Park last July 28.

 

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Defense made some good plays, bullpen came through, solid win.

 

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Defense made some good plays, bullpen came through, solid win.

Quality outing from Taijuan Walker too...and a much needed one.

 

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4/27-28
Mets vs Red Sox

2 game set @ Citi

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MLB Gameday: Red Sox 2, Mets 1 Final Score (04/27/2021)

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Mets Tuesday Lineup vs. Boston (Richards)

Lindor - SS
Smith - LF
Alonso - 1B
Conforto - RF
Davis - 3B
McNeil - 2B
McCann - C
Peterson - P
Pillar - CF

 

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1-1 tie after 3.
Each team has hit a solo HR.
McNeil in the 2nd....Dalbec in the 3rd.

 

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Still 1-1 after 5.
I don't mind the aggressiveness when needed, but making outs on the base paths is not gonna cut it.

 

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Bosox scored a run....double & single.
Mets trail 2-1...mid 6th.

 

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My god...the Mets offense really needs to start picking it up....and soon.

2-1 heading to the 7th.

Peterson's evening is over.

Familia in to start the 7th.
Also...am I the only one who can't recall the last time Familia threw a clean inning out of the pen??

edit...great play by Lindor with that unassisted DP.

Stretch time.


LGM!!!

 

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Mets are dead last in runs scored (56) in the bigs (partly due to less games played)...and tied for last in # of HR hit (14).

Onto the 8th.

2-1 Sox.

Trevor May coming in.

 

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Miguel Castro has some nasty stuff.
Last chance for the Amazins.
2-1 Boston...mid 9th.

 

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Yikes....Pete w/ the golden sombrero tonight.
4 K's


Mets go quietly 1-2-3 in the 9th.....and lose 2-1.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

So frustrating. Wasted a solid outing from Peterson.

 

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So frustrating. Wasted a solid outing from Peterson.

It's like they go thru this every year....start off slow and lethargic...then as the weather begins warming up they decide to tune in, and play better. They still haven't found their footing...and some of that might be from the earlier cancellations.
They seriously & drastically need to improve at the plate W/RISP.

They're 9-9 now.
Not above water...nor below it.....just bit mediocre currently.

 

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Final....Boston 2 -- NYM 1

Red Sox 2-1 Mets (Apr 27, 2021) Game Recap - ESPN

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Tough night for Lindor, Mets as bats struggle

NEW YORK -- Of all the slumping Mets -- and there have been many in this early part of the season -- Francisco Lindor has stood out because of who he is. Lindor was the headlining piece of the Mets’ offseason makeover. He signed a $341 million contract extension on

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Nimmo receives right hip injection

NEW YORK -- With outfielder Brandon Nimmo’s right hip discomfort lingering into a second week, the Mets opted to be proactive about the issue. On Monday’s team off day, Nimmo received an injection in his hip, which required 24-48 hours to take effect. As such, Nimmo, who has an NL-best

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Up next:
Mets ace Jacob deGrom (2-1, 0.31 ERA) faces Boston RHP Nick Pivetta (2-0, 3.48) to complete the two-game series. The right-handed deGrom struck out a career-high 15 without a walk in a two-hit shutout against Washington last time out.

 

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4/28

MLB Gameday: Red Sox 1, Mets 0 Final Score (04/28/2021)

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Rojas still "experimenting" with different batting order looks....

Mets Wednesday Lineup vs Red Sox (Pivetta)

Nimmo - CF
Lindor - SS
Alfonso - 1B
Conforto - RF
Davis - 3B
Smith - LF
McNeil - 2B
McCann - C
deGrom - P

 

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The bottom of the 1st .......



Mets 1st 2 batters walked.....Pete K'd again ( 5 straight AB's w/ the 4 yesterday)
Conforto flied out.....Davis lined out.

Looks like deGrom might have to do it all by himself again??