NY Mets -- July 2022

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Another series win against a division rival.
Nice momentum builder to bring to the "friendly confines".
Looking forward to good things tomorrow and this weekend at Wrigley before heading into the break.

LGM!

 

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Bassitt (7-6) improved to 5-2 in eight road starts this season by allowing one run on five hits with six strikeouts and two walks."Chris was the difference today," Mets manager Buck Showalter said.
Braves manager Brian Snitker said Bassitt's performance "capped a strong show by the Mets' rotation."

Mets win the finale...7-3.....and take the series 2-1.
Bullpen with 3 good innings of relief. (Smith 2 IP/Hunter 1IP)

The Wrap & Recap....

Last year long gone, Lindor fuels series win over Braves

ATLANTA -- Combined, Max Scherzer and Francisco Lindor take up nearly half a billion dollars on the Mets’ balance sheet. Scherzer is the highest-paid player per annum in Major League history. Lindor owns the largest contract ever for a shortstop. The Mets’ commitments to both were examples of...

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Mets Use Long Ball To Take Rubber Match 7-3 From Braves - Metsmerized Online

The New York Mets took on the Atlanta Braves in the rubber match of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon looking to add to their 1 1/2 game lead in the National League East. The Mets took the series opener on Monday behind a gem from Max Scherzer, but the Braves bounced back and took...

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Mets 7-3 Braves (Jul 13, 2022) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves MLB game from July 13, 2022 on ESPN.

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The Box....

MLB Gameday: Mets 7, Braves 3 Final Score (07/13/2022)

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The Vids....

MLB Gameday: Mets 7, Braves 3 Final Score (07/13/2022)

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Trainer's Room...

NYM manager Buck Showalter hopes to have INF/OF Jeff McNeil (paternity leave) and OF Starling Marte (Groin) back as soon as Thursday or Friday.




Up Next....

Mets RHP Carlos Carrasco (9-4, 4.55 ERA) will start when New York opens a four-game series against RHP Keegan Thompson (7-3, 3.04) and the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Good to know Sandy notices....maybe he should give Eppler a tap on the shoulder.....lol

Sandy Alderson Acknowledges Mets' Lack of DH Productivity - Metsmerized Online

Sandy Alderson admitted Wednesday that the productivity from the Mets’ designated hitter position has been “poor.” Joining Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman’s The Show podcast, Alderson talked about a host of topics surrounding the Mets, including how they’ve performed so far, what the team needs at...

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Ya Gotta Believe.....

Mets Prove They're Still NL East's Best - Metsmerized Online

The New York Mets are still the best team in the National League East. The Mets took it to Atlanta, taking two out of three in their home park, showing all of New York’s detractors they’re going to win games on their agenda and not what’s called unsustainable by faceless Twitter users. The Mets...

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7/14-17
NY Mets @ Chi. Cubs
4 game set at Wrigley to wrap up the 1st half.

espn.com

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game to be played on July 14, 2022 on ESPN.

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Mets vs. Cubs - Game Summary - July 14, 2022 - ESPN

Get a summary of the New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs baseball game

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More Metsies - Cubbies Preview....

Series Preview: Mets End First Half in Chicago - Metsmerized Online

The New York Mets are heading north to face the Chicago Cubs for a four-game series before heading to the All-Star break. Buck Showalter’s team are coming into this series with a lot of confidence following a series victory over the Braves in Atlanta earlier this week. The Mets currently hold...

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More Metsies - Cubbies Preview....

Series Preview: Mets End First Half in Chicago - Metsmerized Online

The New York Mets are heading north to face the Chicago Cubs for a four-game series before heading to the All-Star break. Buck Showalter’s team are coming into this series with a lot of confidence following a series victory over the Braves in Atlanta earlier this week. The Mets currently hold...

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Be nice if they could take 3 of these games. Likely going to see another 2-2 split like against Miami

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Be nice if they could take 3 of these games. Likely going to see another 2-2 split like against Miami

I'm good with either of those...but obviously taking 3 would be the tits.
Cubs have their best pitcher (Keegan Thompson) going tonight against Cookie...and we're gonna be facing Marcus Stroman in the 2nd game tomorrow. Max goes on Saturday. Peterson in the finale on Sunday.

 

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Frankie....

Lindor Stepping Up in Big Moments - Metsmerized Online

Francisco Lindor has continued to come up big in high-leverage moments for the Mets this season. After struggling for most of his first year in New York, the shortstop is playing a critical role in the team currently holding a 2.5-game lead in the NL East. With everything that Lindor brings to...

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Marte & McNeil are back....

Mets Thursday Lineup @ Cubs (Thompson)

 

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4-0 Mets in the 5th.
Maz has 2 ribbies....Lindor & Marte have 1 each.
Cookie is looking good so far.

 

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Jake update....

Jacob DeGrom Tosses Four Superb Innings For Triple-A Syracuse - Metsmerized Online

Jacob deGrom made his third rehab start on Thursday night. Unlike the first two, which were each at the Single-A level, this one was for Triple-A Syracuse. Worth noting, he was caught by Mets’ top prospect Francisco Álvarez. DeGrom’s pitch limit in this outing was scheduled to be approximately...

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5-0 now.
Escobar with an rbi single.

Should be more....Mets had them loaded with only 1 out....but Dom popped out (smh)...and Maz grounded out.

 

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Nimmo goes Boom!
6-0

 

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Carrasco went 6 solid scoreless innings.
Trevor Williams tossed a clean 1-2-3 7th.

6-0 Mets heading to the 8th.

 

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Pete!
2 run blast makes it 8-0.

 

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The Wrap/Recap....

As All-Stars return, Mets bash, blank Cubs

CHICAGO -- For the first time since being named All-Stars, the Mets’ quartet of baseball’s best were all available on Thursday night in their 8-0 series-opening win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Starling Marte and Jeff McNeil each made their return to the lineup -- and reached base multiple

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Nimmo, Alonso Lead Mets to 8-0 Rout Over Cubs - Metsmerized Online

The Mets (56-34) brought home a 8-0 win over the Cubs (34-55) on Thursday evening at Wrigley Field. New York notched 12 hits including home runs by Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso in the first of four games over the weekend. Carlos Carrasco and Trevor Williams combined to notch 10 strikeouts in...

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Mets 8-0 Cubs (Jul 14, 2022) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game from July 14, 2022 on ESPN.

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The Box....

MLB Gameday: Mets 8, Cubs 0 Final Score (07/14/2022)

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The Vids....

MLB Gameday: Mets 8, Cubs 0 Final Score (07/14/2022)

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Trainer's Room....
Mets RHP Trevor May (right triceps inflammation) is scheduled to throw batting practice Sunday at Port St. Lucie, and
C James McCann (left oblique strain) has resumed throwing.



Up Next....
The Mets will start RHP Taijuan Walker (7-2, 2.63) on Friday. Walker pitched seven scoreless innings July 10 in a 2-0 loss to the Marlins. Former Met Marcus Stroman (2-5, 4.91), who threw four scoreless innings July 9 in a 4-2 loss to the Dodgers, starts for the Cubs.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Love getting those "relaxing" games in there instead of always coming down to the wire.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Love getting those "relaxing" games in there instead of always coming down to the wire.

No doubt. Hope we get some more of those in the 2nd half.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Today has already been rained out. Was looking forward to an afternoon Friday game