The Mets start a four game series tonight against the Padres at 7:10. Here is what you should know about the Padres. San Diego has been awful this season, and at 51-64, they are 12 games back in their division and 15 back in the Wild Card. They are 28-28 on the road this season. …
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News: Daniel Murphy done for season
According to ESPN New York’s Adam Rubin, Daniel Murphy has a grade 2 MCL tear in his left knee and will miss the rest of the season. Murphy will not require surgery, but will need four months of rehab. He had the same injury in his right knee last June, causing him to miss the …
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Reaction: Murphy and Reyes injuries
Daniel Murphy and Jose Reyes both left today’s game against the Braves with injuries. Jose, who was on the disabled list last month with a tight hamstring, aggravated the same injury today, sometime in the first two innings. Reyes has often had his name thrown around in National League MVP talks and is leading the …
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Murphy, Jose hurt, Parnell blows it again, Met lose 6-5
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 …
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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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Does Daniel Murphy’s bat make up for his defense?
Dan Murphy has been fantastic for the Mets this season… at least with his bat. Murphy is hitting a stellar .319 this season, which is fifth in the National League. Originally competing for the starting second base job in Spring Training, Murphy showed promise with his bat, but his awful defense at second forced …
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Met offense pounds Arroyo, Pelfrey brilliant, Mets win 8-2
Notable performances: Mike Pelfrey- (W, 6-9) CG, 7 H, 2 ER, 3 SO, 108 pitches (75 strikes) Dan Murphy- 4-5, RBI, R David Wright- 2-4, 4 RBI, HR Jose Reyes- 2-5, 2 R Notes: Tonight was all about the Met offense and the performance of Mike Pelfrey. The Mets pounded the Reds again for for …
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Parnell blows it, Mets lose 5-4
Notable performances: Dillon Gee (ND) 5 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 SO, 96 pitches (54 strikes) David Wright- 3-4, 2-R HR, 2 R Jose Reyes- 2-5, R Dan Murphy- 2-3 Notes: Today’s Met game was an exciting one, with the Mets and Marlins playing a tight game down in Florida. The …
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His back is better than ever: Wright comes back, Mets win 7-6
Notable Performances: David Wright- 2-5, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 2B Jose Reyes- 2-6, R Dan Murphy- 2-4, R, 2 RBI Mike Pelfrey- (ND) 6 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 4 BB, 3 SO, 115 pitches (70 strikes) Notes: Tonight was all about David Wright for the Mets, playing for the first time since May …
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Gee solid, Mets win 4-2
Mets 4, Cardinals 2 Notable performances: Dillon Gee- (W, 9-3) 7 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO, 96 pitches (64 strikes) Carlos Beltran- 3-3, R, 2 BB, 2 2B Jose Reyes- 2-5, R Dan Murphy- 1-5, 2 RBI Angel Pagan- 1-5, 2 RBI Notes: Dillon Gee shut down the Cardinals tonight, allowing …
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