NY Mets September 2019

Lugo just gave up a leadoff HR in the 8th.

Mets lead shrunk to 5-3

edit:

Lugo gets the next 3 hitters on 11 pitches.

Onto the 9th.


LGM!

Brandon Nimmo's 2 out solo blast extends the lead to 6-3.

The Wrap:
Conforto, Davis, Nimmo HRs power Mets' win

Cano hit in foot, exits game; X-rays negative

Mets vs. Reds - Game Recap - September 22, 2019 - ESPN



The Box:
Mets vs. Reds | 09/22/19




The Pics:
Mets vs. Reds | 09/22/19




Next:
Mets LHP Steven Matz (10-9) starts at home Monday vs. Miami. He will try to bounce back from allowing seven runs on six hits in four innings in a 9-4 loss at Colorado last Monday.

One week to go in the regular season....

Current NL Wildcard Standings:


1st wc: Nats & Brewers ..... Tied.
2nd wc:

Cubs........ 4 GB
Mets......... 4.5 GB
Dbacks....... 6 GB
Phillies........ 6 GB


* Mets have 7 games left.


Damn.
Some of those late inning loses given up by the bullpen in May, June & July are really coming back to kick us in the ass.
Sure would be nice to have a few of those back right about now....oh well....if only.

Final Home stand....

Miami Marlins @ New York Mets... Sept. 23-26

Marlins vs. Mets - Game Preview - September 23, 2019 - ESPN

Marlins vs. Mets | 09/23/19

Rosario - SS
McNeil - 2B
Alonso - 1B
JD Davis - LF
Ramos - C
Frazier - 3B
Conforto - RF
Lagares - CF
Matz - P

LOL at Matz & the Mets..

I know their chances were gonna be slim heading into the final week...but how fucked up is it going to be when they're finally & officially eliminated from the wildcard hunt by the worst team in the NL, & 3rd worst in the majors...and it's happening in their own house no less???

Ugghhhh...

Way to stay focused, guys.....

Nice preparation job, Matzie....


Fish 6 - Mets 0

6th inning.

Amed Rosario hit a Grand Slam in the home 6th.

It's now just a 2 run game in the 7th.

Mets trail 6-4.

Walker Lockett pitching for NY has allowed the 1st 2 marlins' hitters to reach...walk & single.

LOL at Mickey "pitching guru" Callaway....dude is a clown.
I sincerely hope the Mets reconsider who they really want managing this team heading into the spring of 2020.


Brad Brach is now pitching...and he gives up a sac bunt.
Runners at 2 nd& 3rd...with 1 out.
Bases loaded after Callaway calls for an IBB.

Oh boy...what fun this'll be....

edit: of course...
Mets thought they were out of the inning...
Fish challenged the play at 1st and won...and score 2 runs with 2 outs.

8-4.
Avilan replaces Brach...

Mets/Callaway dig another hole and trail by 4 runs at the stretch.

I seriously can't stress this enough....

LOL at Mickey "pitching guru" Callaway....dude is a clown.

I sincerely hope the Mets FO reconsiders who they really want managing this team heading into the spring of 2020.
I just don't he's the guy.
Hopefully they explore other options..

Mets got 2 runners on with 2 outs in the 7th, but they were left stranded.

Edwin Diaz is now pitching with the Mets down by 4....


...and he tosses a 13 pitch 1-2-3 inning...w/ 2 K's.

Too little too late.
We needed these kinds of outings from him months ago.

Final:

Marlins 8 - Mets 4

Yikes!

Talk about embarrassing.

The lone Mets highlight in this one....

The dirty lowdown...

'Nothing's impossible,' but Mets need a miracle

Alfaro's two-HR, five-RBI night takes down Mets

Marlins vs. Mets - Game Recap - September 23, 2019 - ESPN


Also...

The Mets pitching staff surpassed last year's club for the franchise strikeout record when closer Edwin Diaz got No. 1,447 in the eighth.


On the mend....

Second baseman Robinson Canó, who departed Sunday’s game after a pitch struck his left foot, was “feeling good” Monday afternoon, according to Mickey Callaway. The manager indicated that if the Mets were not facing a left-handed starting pitcher, Canó could have been in the starting lineup. He could return on Tuesday.

First baseman/OF Dominic Smith, who has not played since July 26 due to a stress fracture in his left foot, took live batting practice Monday against another rehabbing player, pitcher Robert Gsellman. Smith is scheduled to undergo a follow-up CT scan on Wednesday; if that comes back negative, the Mets could activate him from the injured list at that time.

Gsellman, who has missed the last six weeks due to a torn right lat, looked “really, really sharp” in his live bullpen session, according to Callaway. The manager said he does not know if Gsellman is a candidate to come off the IL this week, though Gsellman has said consistently that his intention is to pitch again this season.



Next....

Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard (10-8, 4.22 ERA) is scheduled for his penultimate start of the season -- and possibly with the franchise, given his uneven relationship with the front office. It also will be the second-to-last start for Miami right-hander Sandy Alcantara (5-14, 4.00 ERA) in an encouraging rookie season.

Current NL Wildcard Standings:

1st wc: Nationals..... +0.5
2nd wc: Brewers

Cubs....... 4 GB (elimination # of 3)
Mets....... 5 GB (elimination # of 2)
Phillies.... 6.5 GB (elimination # of 1)


*Mets have only 6 games remaining in the regular season.

A very tough task to say the least.

Amazin's are clinging to life support....
We need a quality outing from Thor tonight, and the bats better show up too.


Marlins vs. Mets - Game Summary - September 24, 2019 - ESPN

Marlins vs. Mets | 09/24/19


Mets Tuesday Lineup vs Miami

Congrats to Koooooz...
Jerry Koosman.
#36

LOL @ Thor....the headcase.
He's already at 57 pitches.
3-0 Marlins...only the 3rd inning...

Sure thing, Noah...it must be the catcher....right?





Meanwhile, the Brewers are leading their game in the 5th.