The Mets season was greatly altered in today’s game. Like…: Jose Reyes left the game very early with a tight left hamstring, the same one that landed Jose on the DL last month. It seemed to be a mild pull, but it required Jose to visit the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York for …
Monthly Archive: August 2011
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Pre-game: Mets (56-56) vs. Braves (65-49)
Here is this afternoon’s Met lineup against the Braves: 1. Jose Reyes SS 2. Justin Turner 2B 3. David Wright 3B 4. Scott Hairston RF 5. Jason Bay LF 6. Angel Pagan CF 7. Ronny Paulino C 8. Nick Evans 1B 9. Dillon Gee RHP (10-3, 3.69) vs. Mike Minor LHP (1-2, 4.59) Braves lineup: …
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Turner hits two home runs, Met bats explode, beat Braves 11-7
Just a day after Met fans had their hearts ripped out of them, the Mets came to play against the Braves at a wet, rainy, Citi Field. The game time was pushed back to about 8:10, as heavy rain came over the New York area for about an hour, and reappeared in the eighth inning. …
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Pre-game: Mets (55-56) vs. Braves (65-48)
The Mets look to stay in the playoff race by beating the Braves tonight in New York. Here is their lineup for the game: 1, Jose Reyes SS 2. Justin Turner 2B 3. Dan Murphy 1B 4. David Wright 3B 5. Angel Pagan CF 6. Jason Bay LF 7. Lucas Duda RF 8. Josh Thole …
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Bullpen struggles again as Mets lose 4-1
Notable performances: R.A. Dickey- (L, 5-10) 7 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 5 SO, 98 pitches (64 strikes) David Wright- 2-4, 2B, RBI Jose Reyes- 0-4 Jason Bay- 1-4, SO Notes: In one of the most important games of the season, the Met stepped up to the plate and looked at a called third strike. …
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Pre-game: Mets (55-55) vs. Braves (64-48)
It’s the start of a series that will either make or break the Mets season, as they face off against the Braves in a three game series starting tonight at Citi Field. Here is the Met lineup: 1. Jose Reyes SS 2. Justin Turner 2B 3. Dan Murphy 1B 4. David Wright 3B 5. Angel …
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Ike Davis out for September, may miss the rest of 2011
According to Adam Rubin and Ian Begley of ESPN New York, Met first baseman Ike Davis has been given four more weeks of rests by the Mets, to give his ankle more time to heal. Rubin and Begley reported that Davis will be re-evaluated on September 1. The original injury dates back to a collision …
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Next ace of the staff: Mejia, Wheeler, Harvey… or Familia?
On the SNY talk shot “The Wheelhouse,” Mark Malusis said that Matt Harvey is the next ace of the Mets, and will become the ace in 2013. That actually brings up a great question: Who is the next ace of the Mets? Down in the minor leagues, the Mets have three main candidates that could …
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Series Preview: Braves 8/5-8/7 at Citi Field
The Mets, who are 55-55 and in fourth place in the National League East, face off against the second place Braves in a three game weekend set. Pitching Matchups: Friday Night: R.A. Dickey (5-9, 3.77) vs. Tim Hudson (10-7, 3.31) Dickey is 1-0 this season against the Braves with a 3.46 ERA in 13 innings. …
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Johan has fatigue
Johan Santana was diagnosed at the Hospital for special surgery today with left shoulder fatigue. It is expected that he will continue his throwing program once his shoulder has healed, which is expected to be sometime late next week. Santana hasn’t pitched at all this season, recovering left shoulder surgery. Santana missed the last month …
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