Though the Mets did not play on Thursday, they entered their Friday night game against the Braves (the start of their last ever series at Turner Field) with improved playoff position. Somehow, despite running single digit playoff odds a month ago, the Mets found themselves in sole possession of the second wild card after the […]
Author: Lukas Vlahos
Game recap September 4: I’ll be there for you
After splitting the first two games of their three game set, the Mets and Nationals squared off on ESPN (collective sigh) in the finale. Seth Lugo, owner of the best curveball spin rate in baseball and a 3.12 FIP through three major league starts, was opposed by young Nationals flamethrower Reynaldo Lopez. Though the division […]
Game recap September 2: If the Mets lose but don’t lose any ground, does it still count? (Yes.)
Matt Harvey had Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and is done for the season. Zack Wheeler has had multiple setbacks and is done for the season. Steven Matz has a barking shoulder and a bone spur in his elbow and is possibly done for the season. Jacob deGrom has elbow inflammation and will miss another start. Noah […]
Game recap August 26: Silver Slugger Bartolo Colon
Coming off a series win against the Cardinals in St. Louis that kept their wild card chances on life support (rather than in the grave), the Mets started a ten-game home stand against the Phillies on Friday. Bartolo Colon started for the Mets opposite Phillies lefty Adam Morgan. Morgan, you may remember, was on the […]
Game recap August 13: Of pitcher wins and walkoffs
Entering the second of three games against the Padres on a four-game skid, the Mets looked to their most consistent starter in Jacob deGrom to climb back to .500 for the season. Jarred Cosart, the former Marlin sporting a 5.79 ERA on the season, started for the Padres. Prior to the game, the Mets sent […]
Game recap August 12: Logan Verrett still isn’t Matt Harvey
With their winning percentage down to .500 and their playoff hopes growing slimmer by the day, the Mets looked to bounce back from a sweep at the hands of the Diamondbacks against the Padres on Friday night. Logan Verrett, granted another shot as a member of the Mets rotation, was opposed by San Diego right […]
Game recap August 5: Pitching disappoints, hitting disappoints, we all disappoint
In the Mets’ first trip to Comerica Park since 2011, Noah Syndergaard faced off against Tigers ace Justin Verlander. Syndergaard, after dominating at near-Kershawian levels early in the season, has come a bit back to earth recently, posting a 3.76 ERA since 6/22 (albeit with a much lower 2.95 FIP) and struggling with elevated pitch […]
Game Recap July 29: New Day, Same Story
After two heartbreaking losses, the Mets looked to bounce back against the Rockies with Steven Matz on the mound Friday night. Tyler Chatwood, who has posted very solid numbers for a pitcher who spends half his time at Coors Field, opposed the Mets, who have gone 3-for-23 with runners in scoring position over the past […]
Game Recap July 27: Untimely hitting sets up end of Familia’s streak
After splitting their old fashion double header on Tuesday, the Mets and Cardinals squared off in the rubber match of their three-game set. Logan Verrett took the mound for the Mets opposite a resurgent Adam Wainwright, who has been fantastic after some early season struggles. Wilmer Flores started at third for the injured Jose Reyes, […]
Game recap July 15: Bartolo Colon’s not perfect, but he’s perfect for us
Fresh off a trip to the All-Star Game (though he didn’t appear in the game), Bartolo Colon started the Mets second-half opener, opposed by Jeremy Hellickson and the Phillies. Yoenis Cespedes remained out of the lineup with a quad injury, so Juan Lagares got a rare start in center field against a right-handed starting pitcher. […]