NY Mets ~~ June 2021

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Things can turn on a dime faster than the blink of an eye.
Rojas & Familia have ruined the Mets mojo.
I can only hope it isn't long term.

Ughh.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Final:
Padres 7 - Mets 3
Although we took the series 2-1 in an otherwise nice weekend....I'm left with a sour taste in my mouth after today's game.

Hopefully some the players feel the same....and they bounce back in the next series...and coming week.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Rojas has gotta go. I can't say for sure how much the winning is the result of him but we can easily point to 5 or 6 games where his questionable calls cost us. And it's not a hindsight 20/20 situation, you watch in real time and say wtf is he doing.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Rojas has gotta go. I can't say for sure how much the winning is the result of him but we can easily point to 5 or 6 games where his questionable calls cost us. And it's not a hindsight 20/20 situation, you watch in real time and say wtf is he doing.

I guess we'll have to wait and see how some of the players feel...and if he gets a vote of confidence from Zack Scott the GM, but more importantly, from Steve Cohen, the guy who signs the checks.
That said....Familia should go regardless.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

SD 7 - NYM 3

Mets' bullpen gamble on Familia falls flat

NEW YORK -- With each pitch, it became increasingly clear that Jeurys Familia was losing steam. Familia had been excellent in the sixth inning on Sunday, allowing the Mets to maintain a one-run lead over the Padres. But the seventh was different. Just that quickly, Familia lost the strike zone,

www.mlb.com

Padres 7-3 Mets (Jun 13, 2021) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets MLB game from June 13, 2021 on ESPN.

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Trainer's room....

Mets RHP Jacob deGrom remains on track to make his next scheduled start Wednesday, Rojas said. The two-time Cy Young Award winner left Friday's outing with right flexor tendinitis, but an MRI came back clean.

2B Jeff McNeil (strained left hamstring) went 0 for 2 with High-A Brooklyn in his first rehab game. He played five innings at second base.

RF Michael Conforto (strained right hamstring) looked really good running the bases at about 95-100% on Saturday and could begin a rehab assignment by the end of the week, Rojas said.

OF Billy McKinney (sore right knee) sat out for the second consecutive game but is expected to start Monday night, Rojas said before the game.

RHP Miguel Castro developed his stiff neck sleeping on the plane. Castro wasn't available but is feeling better, according to Rojas. "I don't think it's going to be that long," he said.

RHP Dellin Betances, on the 60-day injured list since April 8 with a right shoulder impingement, began a rehab assignment with Low-A St. Lucie. He had two strikeouts and a walk in a hitless inning of relief.

3B Jonathan Villar did not start because he was dealing with a family matter, Rojas said.


Up next....

Mets struggling LHP David Peterson (1-5, 6.32 ERA) pitches Monday night against RHP Jake Arrieta (5-6, 4.97) when the Chicago Cubs arrive for a four-game series at Citi Field.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

6/14-17
Chi. Cubs @ NY Mets
Mets host the Cubbies for 4.

We were swept 3-0 by them at Wrigley in late April....
Splitting these 4 games would be nice....but taking 3 would be great...all 4 would be awesome.

Mets 5-2 Cubs (Jun 14, 2021) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game, final score 5-2, from June 14, 2021 on ESPN.

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Cubs 2, Mets 5 (Final Score) on MLB Gameday

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

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[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

More Jake....
He'll be back on the hill for Wednesday's game.

Mets ace deGrom now betting favorite for NL MVP

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom, who is sporting a 0.56 ERA and has driven in more runs at the plate than he has allowed on the mound, has emerged as the consensus favorite to win the National League MVP at U.S. sportsbooks.

www.espn.com

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets Monday Lineup vs Cubs (Arrieta)

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Not sure why he was sent down in the first place.

 

[HR.]

Nice to have Peterson make a start where he doesn't get shelled out of the game early. Now we need some run support, there have been a few ugly ABs tonight.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Nice to have Peterson make a start where he doesn't get shelled out of the game early. Now we need some run support, there have been a few ugly ABs tonight.

Ask and you shall receive....

Mets strike first in the 4th.

McCann hit a 2 out rbi single...
and Pillar had a 2 out 2 run double.

3-0 Mets...heading to the 5th.

Crossing my fingers Peterson can toss a shutdown inning now.

edit...
he did even better....
He set them down in order.

Yes!

LGM!

 

[Nasty_Magician]

 

[Nasty_Magician]

 

[HR.]

4 runs is a bit more of a reflection of how Arrieta has been pitching honestly. Nice jack by Dom.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

YES!
Dom Smith raises the big apple in CF.

2 out solo blast.

4-0 Mets in the 5th.

 

[HR.]

Big strikeout by Peterson! Six scoreless innings for the first time in his career.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Quality outing by Peterson tonight.

6 awesome innings.
Only 1 hit allowed....No runs.....3 K's.....2 walks.....on 73 pitches...(and that sweet pickoff move to 2B for an out)

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Nice job by Brandon Drury of fighting off that 0-2 pitch for a 2 out clutch PH rbi single....

5-0 Mets in the 6th.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

5-0 Mets...heading to the 7th.

We need a good inning or 2 here from Trevor May with little to no drama at all.

LGM!

edit:
And that's why I said "little" to no drama....sheesh.
He just gave up a 1 out solo HR to Rizzo.

Are you Kidding Me??
Another HR???

WTF..is he tipping his pitches??

It's now 5-2.

I'm having serious buyer's remorse for that dude.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

May is done...Loup is now in with 2 outs in the 7th...and no one on.

Aaron Loup K's Heyward for the 3rd out.

5-2 Mets at the stretch.