NY Mets -- September 2022

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets win it 9-2.
Bassitt tossed 8 solid.

Escobar hit a GS.
Nimmo went 2 for 4 w/ 2 rbi.
Vientos went 2 for 3 w/ 2 rbi.
McNeil went 3 for 5 & scored twice.
NL east lead is now 2.5 games over Atlanta.

 

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The Wrap & Recap....

Bassitt shuts down former club as Mets pad NL East lead

OAKLAND -- It's not unusual for Chris Bassitt to act loose before his starts. But the right-hander took it to another level prior to the Mets' series opener in his old stomping grounds, taking the field pregame at the Oakland Coliseum to exchange hugs and jaw away with his former

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Chris Bassitt Dominates Former Team in 9-2 Win - Metsmerized Online

The New York Mets (96-56) defeated the Oakland Athletics (55-96) on Friday night in their first game in Oakland since 2014. Chris Bassitt was masterful in his first start against his former team, allowing two earned runs over eight innings pitched. The Mets' offense, meanwhile, dominated the...

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Mets 9-2 Athletics (Sep 23, 2022) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. Oakland Athletics MLB game from September 23, 2022 on ESPN.

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The Box....

MLB Gameday: Mets 9, Athletics 2 Final Score (09/23/2022)

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The Vids....

MLB Gameday: Mets 9, Athletics 2 Final Score (09/23/2022)

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Up Next....
Jacob deGrom (5-2, 2.32) takes the mound for the Mets on Saturday after becoming the only pitcher to strike out at least 13 batters with no walks in five innings in his previous start. LHP Ken Waldichuk (0-2, 7.13) starts the afternoon game for Oakland.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Yesterday was a good day

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets Jakeday Saturday Lineup @ Oakland

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Not the best outing for Jake today

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Not the best outing for Jake today

Hope the guy didn't tweak something while he was out there.
He was noticeably wondering about the condition of the pitching mound in each of the 4 innings he pitched.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets bats fall flat..Jake was ineffective...bullpen looked tired.
This late in the season is not good for that sort of crap.
The game we gained last night was given right back.
Another frustrating and unacceptable loss.

Mets got embarrassed 10-4 by an inferior opponent, and had no answers.

MLB Gameday: Mets 4, Athletics 10 Final Score (09/24/2022)

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DeGrom Roughed Up; Mets Lose 10-4 to A’s - Metsmerized Online

There are bad losses, and then there are losses like the one the New York Mets (96-57) suffered at the hands of the Oakland Athletics (56-96) on Saturday afternoon, a 10-4 beatdown that was even worse than the score would suggest. Jacob deGrom was hit hard in a lackluster start, while the...

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Athletics 10-4 Mets (Sep 24, 2022) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the Oakland Athletics vs. New York Mets MLB game from September 24, 2022 on ESPN.

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Trainer's Room...

Mets 2B Luis Guillorme exited after being plunked in the fourth. A knot in his arm developed.
CF Brandon Nimmo was held out of the lineup as a precaution after he returned Friday from a left quadriceps injury but is scheduled to play Sunday afternoon's series finale. Showalter didn't want to take a chance with Nimmo with the quick turnaround after a night game Friday, and the training staff expects that with the off day Monday he should be full strength by Tuesday.
All-Star RF Starling Marte has been hopeful of returning for a key series with the Braves next week as he works back from a non-displaced fracture of his right middle finger. He traveled back to New York on Saturday afternoon for further imaging tests.
Also going back early were starting pitchers Carlos Carrasco and Taijuan Walker.




Up Next....

Mets RHP Max Scherzer (10-4, 2.15 ERA), will start the series rubber game on Sunday afternoon.
He's coming off his 200th career win last week and faces the A's for the first time since May 27, 2014, while with Detroit.
The A's are sending LHP JP Sears (6-2, 3.58) to the mound to face the Mets for the first time.

 

[TrevorClark98]

Let's not panic, it's just one game. We still have the lead in the NL East. I know as Mets fans, we are used to our team choking in the late season, it's happened before. But bottom line, WE STILL LEAD THE NL EAST (and will after today, no matter what happens).

It all comes down to this upcoming weekend. Buck knows this, we know this. If we take two out of three at Truist Park, the division should be ours. These two upcoming off days are like manna from heaven, Buck can now line up his top 3 pitchers for this all important series. But make no mistake, our bullpen needs to be rested as well.

Nevertheless, it is muy importante that we knock out the Marlins in that 2 game mini series. We can't afford another slip-up like that recent Cubs gaffe (getting swept in all 3 games).

There's a reason why 2 of the 3 games this weekend are on national TV. Even casual fans are going to tune in to see the drama. But I am anything but a casual Mets fan.

 

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Mets Sunday Maxday Lineup @ A’s

 

[TrevorClark98]

No more drama in Oakie town now (11-1 score), hopefully the Mets can duplicate this offense at Citi come Tues and Wed.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Stupid Phillies refused to bunt the runners over in the 10th

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Pete had 3 more RBI later in the game upping his total to 128.




The Wrap & Recap....

Alonso drives in 5 to become Mets' RBI king

OAKLAND -- When Max Scherzer signed a three-year, $130 million deal to join the Mets last December, it brought him to an organization that he believed had the requisite talent to do something special. It also meant he would no longer have to face former NL East rival Pete Alonso,

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Alonso Breaks Mets’ RBI Record In 13-4 Rout Against Athletics - Metsmerized Online

The New York Mets (97-57) was hunting for a much-needed series victory in Oakland against the Athletics (56-97) Sunday evening. With Max Scherzer on the mound, the Mets came through led by an explosive offense and superb pitching. The big blow was Pete Alonso's record-setting, two-run home run...

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Mets 13-4 Athletics (Sep 25, 2022) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. Oakland Athletics MLB game from September 25, 2022 on ESPN.

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The Box....

MLB Gameday: Mets 13, Athletics 4 Final Score (09/25/2022)

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The Vids....

MLB Gameday: Mets 13, Athletics 4 Final Score (09/25/2022)

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Up Next....
The Mets have an off day on Monday before they welcome the Miami Marlins (63-90) to Citi Field for a short two-game set.
The probable starters for Tuesday are Pablo Lopez versus Carlos Carrasco, and Jesus Luzardo versus Taijuan Walker on Wednesday.

 

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9/27 & 28
Marlins @ Mets
2 home games before heading to Atlanta for the big weekend series.

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Pregame analysis and predictions of the Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets MLB game to be played on September 27, 2022 on ESPN.

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Marlins 6-4 Mets (Sep 27, 2022) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets MLB game, final score 6-4, from September 27, 2022 on ESPN.

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[TrevorClark98]

Just a heads up about Hurricane Ian --- obviously Atlanta won't take a direct hit, but there is significant rain projected for the entire weekend. A tentative plan I have seen elsewhere is play one game on Thurs, and a DH on Sunday. I doubt that happens though, from what I can see on Google Weather, it's a game on Friday, and a DH on Sunday.

 

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Mets Cookie Tuesday Lineup vs Marlins

 

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From the good old days.
I grew up listening to Murphy, Nelson & Kiner...

Remembering Mets Broadcaster Bob Murphy - Metsmerized Online

On September 25, 2003, the New York Mets honored their long-time broadcaster, Bob Murphy, with an on-field ceremony before their game with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Murphy was about to do what he loved one last time, broadcast a Mets' game from the team's radio booth at Shea Stadium. Murphy had...

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Looking ahead...

Predicting the Mets Postseason Roster - Metsmerized Online

The Mets are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2016. They still have a division title to play for but let's look a bit ahead at who they might carry on their 26-man postseason roster. As always, players on the 40-man roster or on the 60-day injured list as of 11:59 p.m.

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[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

No comment.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

What is it with late season games against the Marlins?

 

[Nasty_Magician]

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets lose to Miami 6-4 and fall into a division tie for 1st with Atlanta.

(although technically for now they still hold the head to head tie breaker 9-7 over the Braves, and still have 3 more games remaining against them)

No one said it was gonna be easy.
I just wish they wouldn't make it more difficult than it needs to be.


The dirty lowdown...

Carlos Carrasco Struggles In 6-4 Loss To Marlins - Metsmerized Online

Following an off day, the Mets returned to Citi Field on Tuesday night to begin a short two-game set against the Miami Marlins. With only a one-game lead over the Atlanta Braves in the National League East, each game's importance is amplified. Coming off a rough outing in Milwaukee last week...

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Marlins 6-4 Mets (Sep 27, 2022) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets MLB game from September 27, 2022 on ESPN.

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Up Next...

The Mets will finish up the two-game series with Miami on Wednesday. Taijuan Walker (12-5, 3.53 ERA, 114 SO) will make his bid to be the Mets fourth starter in the postseason. Left-hander Jesús Luzardo (3-7, 3.57 ERA, 102 SO) will take the ball for the Marlins.
After Tuesday’s results, the Mets and Braves are tied for the division lead.