NY Mets ~~ June 2021

[HR.]

And there are those more runs! RBI for McNeil, 2 run homer from Lindor - this is more like it!

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

YES!
McNeil rbi knock plates Guillorme, who doubled.
3-0.

Wow!
Now Lindor raises the big apple.
2 run blast.

5-0 Mets in the 2nd.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I truly hope Rojas doesn't end up regretting not PHing for Megill last inning when the Mets had 2 on with 2 outs.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

So far so good....he's now gone 4 scoreless....on 70 pitches.



Still 5-0 Mets.....mid 4th.

 

[HR.]

He's looking real good - super relaxed out there for someone making their first start.

Managed to overcome the interview jinx too!

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

He's looking real good - super relaxed out there for someone making their first start.

Managed to overcome the interview jinx too!

Looks like he's tiring a bit now here in the 5th...and closing in on 90 pitches.
Hope he gets through this frame with no harm done.


Oh well....that 2 run HR will probably do it for him now.

Edit:
Now he's done after the 1 out walk.

Hopefully Castro doesn't crap the bed here.

5-2 Mets 1 out...1 on.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

That's what I was afraid of.
He got the 2nd out, but also loaded the bases.

We should never ever sign another former Marlin's pitcher ever again.

Not sure I can watch this right now.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Corey Oswalt??
When did they call him back up?
Better yet....Why??

He's thrown only 5 pitches...and already given up a run.

5-3 in the 6th.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets get a leadoff hit in the 6th...then a sac bunt to get the runner in scoring position....but it yields nothing.

It really would behoove these guys to score at least another run or 2 these upcoming 2 innings so they won't need to bat in the bottom of the 9th.

5-3 Mets heading to the 7th.

 

[HR.]

Why is Oswalt back out in the seventh?! We have a day off tomorrow - get the other bullpen guys out there.

 

[HR.]

Awesome, lead back to three. Kinda felt like we might need at least one more run to make sure.

McCann and Conforto getting the job done tonight - hopefully this is a sign of things to come.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Good AB there by McCann fighting off a few tough pitches...and then finally getting a good one to single in a run.

6-3 Mets heading to the 8th.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Why is Oswalt back out in the seventh?! We have a day off tomorrow - get the other bullpen guys out there.

We also have a double header on Friday with Philly.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Nice Lindor....rbi single scores Guillorme, who walked and moved to 3rd on McNeil's single.

7-3 Mets in the 8th.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Final....Mets 7 - Braves 3....for the series split 2-2.
Diaz with a 5 out save.

The Wrap/Recap....

Mets 7-3 Braves (Jun 23, 2021) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves MLB game from June 23, 2021 on ESPN.

www.espn.com

Early closing time for dominant Díaz

NEW YORK -- Three times this season, the Mets have called upon Edwin Díaz in the eighth inning with a lead, surprising many at Citi Field with the first strains of trumpet music as he jogs in from the bullpen. Three times this season, Díaz has locked down the save.

www.mlb.com

The Box....

MLB Gameday: Braves 3, Mets 7 Final Score (06/23/2021)

Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Braves vs. Mets at Citi Field

www.mlb.com

The Pics....

MLB Gameday: Braves 3, Mets 7 Final Score (06/23/2021)

Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Braves vs. Mets at Citi Field

www.mlb.com

Trainer's room....

Mets RHP Marcus Stroman is optimistic he can make his next scheduled start Monday night in Washington after an MRI showed no damage to his sore left hip. Stroman exited Tuesday night's outing in the second inning.
Of Michael Conforto started in RF, and went 2 for 4 with a walk, and 2 runs scored....he had been sidelined since straining his right hamstring on May 16.
New York placed second-string catcher Tomás Nido on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Tuesday, with a bruised right wrist. 3B Jonathan Villar (calf) sat out for the second consecutive game. An MRI came back clean, manager Luis Rojas said, but Luis Guillorme started at the hot corner again. RHP Robert Gsellman (right lat strain) was transferred to the 60-day IL.


Up next....

Following a much-needed day off on Thursday, the Mets begin a four-game set Friday against NL East rival Philadelphia with a single-admission doubleheader at Citi Field to make up an April 15 rainout.
David Peterson and Taijuan Walker are scheduled to start for New York.
Aaron Nola and Matt Moore are expected to pitch for the Phillies in a pair of seven-inning games.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I knew about Conforto & Megill, but didn't see the other moves earlier....so here they all are....

 

[HR.]

Sounds like Nimmo will be back next week as well which will be another boost for the offence.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

6/25-27
Phillies @ Mets
4 game weekend series @ Citi
Including today's double-header.

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401320853

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]