WHO WON: The Mets! WHAT HAPPENED, THERE IS ONLY ONE ZACK WHEELER: On Tuesday, Zack Wheeler was effective once again. Maybe it’s motivation to make it onto a competitor, maybe he is actually good. Whatever the case may be, Wheeler is putting on quite the audition for contending teams targeting the Mets most-likely-to-be-traded starting pitcher. […]
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Game recap July 14: The new old Zack Wheeler
Mets 7, Nationals 3 The Mets pitching staff continued its streak of dominant outings Saturday, this time behind a 7.2-inning performance from right-hander Zack Wheeler. While the starting rotation has been incredible throughout much of the season, the team has routinely wasted brilliant performances from almost every member of the staff (we’re looking at you, […]
Game recap July 9: The Enigma
Mets 4, Phillies 3 During any given start, Zack Wheeler can look like the ace many projected him to be once upon a time. The problem though is that during any given start, Zack Wheeler can also look like a backend starter that should be moved to the bullpen. The 6’4 right-hander is an enigma, […]
Game recap July 3: Dear Mets, your bullpen is bad and you should feel bad
Primer Some of us are still watching these games, for whatever reason. Maybe we enjoy being frustrated on some level. Maybe we’re just too damn hot from the heat wave. Regardless of the reason, we didn’t even get the usual enjoyment of GKR, with Gary Apple and Ron taking over the broadcasting while the real […]
Game recap June 27: There’s nothing left to say
I’m not one to really quote music too much in life, and especially not in my own works. It’s not that I feel I’m more poignant or poetic than most musicians, but I just like to find my own words for things and express thoughts my own way, if that makes any sense. Plus, it makes […]
Game recap June 22: Bellinger blast undoes Wheeler’s night
For six of his seven innings Friday night, Mets starter Zack Wheeler was in complete control. The sixth inning, however, was a different story thanks to one big swing from LA first baseman Cody Bellinger. Wheeler easily breezed through the first two innings of this game, retiring the first six Dodgers hitters with four punch-outs. […]
Game recap June 12: Mickey Callaway goes home
Primer Another trip to Atlanta, what could possibly go wrong? Zack Wheeler and the anemic Met offense squared off against Mike Foltynewicz and the best offense in the National League to start a two-game set. Game Recap Both starters worked around a first inning baserunner to settle into an early groove. Foltynewicz hit Michael Conforto […]
Game recap June 1: Under .500, under the bus
Primer The Mets looked to stay above .500 with Zack Wheeler on the mound against the Cubs, while Tyler Chatwood, owner of an 8.38 BB/9 and a K/BB below one (and, somehow a 4.10 ERA), took the mound for Chicago. Most importantly, Brandon Nimmo was still in the lineup, leading off with Jose Bautista on […]
Game recap May 28: Sunday, bloody Sunday
WHO WON: The people who really need to share their Brew. WHAT HAPPENED, A BIG PITCHING PROBLEM: After showing real signs of life, the Mets have now dropped five of their last seven — 8-15 if you extend the window to the month of May. From a pitching perspective, Saturday and Sunday were much different […]
Game recap May 22: A plane flight, a double, a loss
Primer After a month of futility, the Mets found themselves in another good patch, having won four straight games and facing the lowly Marlins again on Tuesday night. Even better, the Marlin killer Zack Wheeler (3-1, 2.85 ERA career against Miami) was on the mound, though he’s much less effective at home (8-18 5.31 ERA […]