WHO WON: The white and blue striped Mets WHAT HAPPENED, SOMETIMES IT IS BETTER TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE: If I had to cite one reason as to why the Mets were able to put up five runs, it would have to be that they let the Reds get themselves into trouble. Early on, they […]
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Game Recap April 22: Grand(erson) Slam
Executive Summary Curtis Granderson hit a second-inning grand slam and a fourth-inning solo shot. Matt Harvey was thoroughly mediocre, but the Braves’ bats were worse. Mets 6, Braves 3. Discussion and Analysis Almost all you need to know about tonight’s game took place in the second inning. In the top half, after Neil Walker flew out […]
Game recap April 16: Bats heating up, but Harvey struggles again
What Happened, In One Sentence: Matt Harvey dominated for four innings despite poor velocity, then got hammered as the Mets lost 7-5. Warning Signs for Matt Harvey Matt Harvey looked like he was cruising through the first four innings. No one had reached base, but the good results for Harvey hid a fatal flaw: a fastball […]
Game recap April 13: Mets eke out win, but bats still quiet
On the shoulders of a solid start from Logan Verrett, he not of the crop of shiny young Mets’ hurlers, and some timely hitting, the Mets squeaked out a victory against the Marlins on Wednesday, 2-1. Verrett threw six scoreless innings, during which he only allowed three hits and walked two batters. The Marlins were […]
Game recap April 12: Bats unable to support Syndergaard’s gem
Syndergaard blows away Marlins over seven innings Noah Syndergaard had some of his best stuff working tonight, as he struck out 12 Miami Marlins with only one walk over seven innings. He featured a fastball sitting 98-99 mph, his suddenly trademark slider comfortably sat 93 mph, and his changeup sat 88-90 mph with life. The fastball […]
Game recap April 8: Mets slug a 7-2 win over the Phillies, deGrom leaves with tight lat
The Mets raised their National League Pennant before opening the season at home with a 7-2 win over the Phillies. Jacob deGrom pitched six strong innings while Michael Conforto had three hits and three RBIs. Jim Henderson looked excellent in relief once again as did Antonio Bastardo making his Mets debut. deGrom came out throwing […]
Game recap April 5: Syndergaard deals, Walker homers in 2-0 win over Royals
In a Sentence: Noah Syndergaard unleashed his shiny new hammer of a slider and the Mets won 2-0. A 95 MPH…Slider? The Royals didn’t get multiple runners on base until the sixth inning. With the crowd revved up, Syndergaard threw four straight balls for his only walk of the afternoon. It felt like we were […]