Good Morning. Born Today Gary Carter and Happy Birthday Timo Perez and Jeff McNeil. Mets win Opener as Tylor Megill throws 5 scoreless, Syracuse Mets play 2 today after yesterday's rain out and the rest of the Mets minor league teams open tonight.
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Mets 5 Nationals 1 (Box Score) Starling Marte RF 1 for 5, 1 RBI, 1 caught stealing; J.D. Davis DH 1 for 4, double, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 K; Francisco Lindor SS 1 for 5, 1 RBI, 3 Ks; Pete Alonso 1B 2 for 4, 1 run scored, 1 HBP; Eduardo Escobar 3B 1 for 4, double, 1 walk, 2 Ks; Robinson Cano 2B 2 for 3, 2 runs scored, 1 walk; Mark Canha CF-LF 2 for 3, 1 run scored, 1 RBI, ; Jeff McNeil LF-2B 2 for 4, 1 RBI1 K; James McCann C 0 for 2, 1 RBI, 2 HBP; Tylor Megill (W, 1-0) 5 innings, no runs, 3 hits, 6 Ks; Trevor May 1 inning, 1 run - earned, 3 hits, 1 HR; Adam Ottavino 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 2 Ks; Seth Lugo 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 1 walk, 1 K; Edwin Diaz 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 1 walk, 1 K;
SNY.TV What's next: The Mets and Nationals play the second game of their series on Friday at 7:05 p.m., with Max Scherzer taking on fellow right-hander Josiah Gray.
213 Miles From Shea: Game Preview: Mets @ Nationals.
Mike Puma NY Post: "With Megill’s fastball popping and extended innings for their lineup in vogue, the Mets rolled to a 5-1 victory at Nationals Park and continued the franchise’s Opening Day dominance. The Mets improved to 40-21 all-time in openers for a .656 winning percentage that is by far MLB’s best."
Mets.com: Megill gets big K of Soto, rises to occasion. "a run of poor luck resulted in a first-and-third, one-out predicament with Soto sauntering to the plate...Megill decided to attack one of baseball’s most potent hitters. He sequenced a changeup for a strike, then another one away. A fastball fouled back, then another one inside. Finally, Megill delivered his pièce de résistance: a 98-mph fastball up in the zone, which Soto swung through for strike three."
SNY.TV: "Megill allowed just three hits while striking out six Nats without a walk. Considering that he didn’t know for sure he was going to start until Wednesday, Megill gave the Mets everything they could have hoped for from their Opening Day starter."
Brian Joura Mets360: "Megill hit 99 mph with his fastball and didn’t seem fazed at all with the Opening Day start. He pitched out of trouble in one inning but otherwise looked in complete control. It seemed like he was going to come out for the sixth inning but a long top half of the inning put that idea to bed."
Metstradamus: "And before you start complaining that Megill only went five innings and 68 pitches: look, I’m not stretching anyone out too fast after a shortened spring training because club owners wanted to fight for every dollar imaginable so they could not spend it on payroll (looking squarely at you, Cincinnati). Teams have a 28 man roster. The Mets have 14 pitchers. Let ’em pitch."
Amazing Avenue: Final Score: Mets 5, Nationals 1—Cy-lor Megill.
Metsmerized: Tylor Megill Leads Mets to 5-1 Opening Day Triumph.
Mets Junkies: MetsJunkies Recap: Megill Shines in Opening Day Start.
Mets Daddy: Mets Opening Day Tylor Winning Continues.
Mike's Mets: And So It Begins.
99 from Tylor Megill for his first strikeout of the evening 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/Q6r7OoDroO
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2022
A 1-2-3 first for Tylor Megill! pic.twitter.com/IUqT874w7t
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2022
5-4-3 DP to get out of the jam! (and what a split by Pete!) pic.twitter.com/uTprKHxMBE
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2022
98 to strike out Juan Soto, ground out from Nelson Cruz.
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2022
Tylor Megill 👐 pic.twitter.com/U9CcZRsFOi
The Mets' first run of the season scores off a James McCann hit-by-pitch pic.twitter.com/a5tRJEnF87
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2022
2-0! pic.twitter.com/d0aOtF4xyx
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2022
Tylor Megill's 6th K of the night, and he's retired 8 straight! pic.twitter.com/fkS27JC4vT
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2022
Mark Canha's first hit & RBI as a Met! pic.twitter.com/SqoVrUQ7wJ
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2022
Jeff McNeil strikes with another 2-out hit to drive in Canó! pic.twitter.com/l8pndOYaBU
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2022
Francisco Lindor comes through with an RBI single! pic.twitter.com/2Fb2aDFUcR
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2022
Adam Ottavino. Frisbee. pic.twitter.com/nwYRf87ERe
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2022
Pete Alonso has left the game after getting hit by a pitch.
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2022
Starling Marte voiced his displeasure, as it's the 3rd time a Nationals pitcher has hit a Met tonight. pic.twitter.com/eP6uMW6wky
AND THE BALLGAME IS OVER!
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2022
Mets win! pic.twitter.com/on8lQIbHNP
Buck Showalter on Pete Alonso's hit-by-pitch:
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2022
"Somebody's gotta have some sexy lips for a couple of days" 😂
Buck also adds that he's "not happy" about multiple Mets being hit pic.twitter.com/pImnmJy3BA
Tylor Megill's low pulse? Buck Showalter said he was talking to him about The Masters before tonight's Opening Day start ⛳ pic.twitter.com/DuoAFuAt2u
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2022
Pete Alonso talks about his hit-by-pitch and says he's "all good" pic.twitter.com/UmbRhRjtsY
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2022
Robinson Canó on Opening Day:
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2022
"It's always good to be on the field and be able to play the game that I love. It's something that you can't describe." pic.twitter.com/ghAfmkknBq
Tylor Megill said he was "excited" about tonight's Opening Day start pic.twitter.com/1S948S6lNM
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2022
Max Scherzer is honored with a video tribute and a special introduction at Nationals Park pic.twitter.com/VhBjQ0um2N
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 7, 2022
On Baseball Night in New York, @sal_licata, @martinonyc, @john_jastremski & Terry Collins discuss the expectations for the Mets and how Buck Showalter will handle the seasonhttps://t.co/f9WXVmhIe6
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 7, 2022
▶ @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/emHtQXIEIF
NY Post:
- Mets’ Robinson Cano gets off to flying start in first MLB action since 2020
- Sho’ Time: Buck Showalter brings belief to Mets in triumphant return to dugout
- Mets’ bullpen near-perfect in first test of the season
- Mets’ Pete Alonso drilled in face, exits win over Nationals
- Tylor Megill, balanced offense propel Mets to win over Nationals in opener
- Mets’ Brandon Nimmo sits out opener due to stiff neck
- Max Scherzer ready for Mets debut in Game 2 after hamstring passes test
Mets.com:
Mets360:
Faith and Fear in Flushing:
Amazing Avenue:
Mack's Mets:
ICYMI at Mets News and Links:
- SNY on YouTube: 4/7/2022 Mets vs Nationals Highlights
- Mets Games Played On This Date: April 8
- Press Release: METS ACQUIRE RHP ADONIS MEDINA
- 4/7/2022 Gameday: Mets @ Nationals
- NY Mets on YouTube: Showalter Opening Day Press Conference
- SNY on YouTube: Max Scherzer gives update on hamstring, excited to pitch Friday.
- Opening Day Game Notes: Mets @ Nationals - 4/7/2022
- 4/7/2022: Syracuse Mets Game rained out
- Mets announce Opening Day Roster
- In Praise of SportSpyder, an interview with Dallas DeVries, SportSpyder co-founder.
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Some of yesterday's MLB Game Highlights:
Ohtani picked up right where he left off. pic.twitter.com/CYwqRUXZbK
— MLB (@MLB) April 8, 2022
Back-to-back jacks for the @astros. 💪 pic.twitter.com/7uGfWUpOFp
— MLB (@MLB) April 8, 2022
Cheers to an Opening Day win!
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 8, 2022
Seth Beer walks it off for the #Dbacks. pic.twitter.com/Zo7eAP3DCU
Your nightly HR reels have returned. pic.twitter.com/EUtq9rU1h5
— MLB (@MLB) April 8, 2022
Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.
NY Post:
- Shohei Ohtani outdueled by Framber Valdez in Angels’ loss to Astros
- Alex Cora ‘proud’ of Carlos Beltran’s return to baseball in YES booth
- Former Yankees catcher John Ellis dead at 73
- CC Sabathia hopes Aaron Judge remains with Yankees ‘his whole career’
- Yankees’ battery to utilize PitchCom in season opener
- Yankees’ Kyle Higashioka set to reach longtime dream with Opening Day start
- Rob Manfred turning back on next generation of MLB fans
- Bobby Witt Jr. delivers victory and hope for Royals
- Yankees, Aaron Judge running out of time to reach agreement on extension
MLB.com:
- Opening Day delivers thrills -- and it's only just the beginning
- 7 facts that made Opening Day one to remember
- How to watch Scherzer’s Mets debut tonight on Apple TV+
- Witt delivers decisive 1st hit in MLB debut
- What else is new? Ohtani makes more history
- Gold or diamond? It's Votto's moment of tooth
- Beer blast! Who else would walk off on National Beer Day?
- Watch FREE: Freeman, Bryant debut for new teams
- Want to know everything that will happen in '22? Here you go!
MLB Trade Rumors:
- Twins Acquire Chris Paddack, Emilio Pagan From Padres For Taylor Rogers, Brent Rooker
- Minor MLB Transactions: 4/7/22
- Mets Acquire Adonis Medina, Designate Yennsy Diaz For Assignment
- Guardians Trade Bradley Zimmer To Blue Jays For Anthony Castro
- Mariners Select Matt Festa
- Cardinals Outright Brandon Waddell
- Athletics Select Five Players, Designate Sam Selman
- Mickey Moniak Suffers Hand Fracture, Expected To Miss Around Six Weeks
- Nationals Select Strange-Gordon, Franco, Arano; Place Harris, Strasburg On IL
- Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts Unlikely To Sign Extensions With Red Sox Before Opening Day
- Marlins Select Shawn Armstrong
- Rays Claim Ralph Garza, Select Chris Mazza
- Astros Select Ronel Blanco, Designate Tyler Ivey For Assignment
- Pirates, Ke’Bryan Hayes Agree To Eight-Year, $70MM Extension
- Rangers Trade Yonny Hernandez To Diamondbacks
Yahoo Sports:
- Changes aplenty as new season gets underway
- Hernández: Shohei Ohtani proves he's capable of surpassing his MVP season feats
- MLB Opening Day 2022 recap: Diamondbacks stun Padres with Seth Beer's walk-off home run
- Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout can't save Angels from season-opening loss to Astros
- Tylor Megill, Buck Showalter dive into Opening Day gem: 'That was fun to watch'
- Mets takeaways from Opening Day win over Nationals, including Tylor Megill's excellent start
- Tylor Megill on successful Opening Day start, pitching vs Juan Soto | Mets Post Game
- Pete Alonso on 9th inning hit-by-pitch, offensive poise, Opening Day victory | Mets Post Game
- Mets vs Nationals Highlights: Tylor Megill pitches 5 shutout innings, New York wins on Opening Day 5-1 | Mets Highlights
- Tylor Megill shows why Buck Showalter praised his 'low pulse' in gritty Opening Day outing
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Today
in Mets History Per
Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Mac Scarce (1949)
- Gary Carter (1954)
- Pete Walker (1969)
- Timo Perez (1975)
- Eddie Kunz (1986)
- Jeff McNeil (1992)
- Jhonfran Escalona (1999)
Transactions:
New York Mets traded Chris DeWitt to the Chicago Cubs for Matt Franco on April 8, 1996.
Cleveland Indians claimed Jason Anderson of the New York
Mets on waivers on April 8, 2004.
1984 |
A pitch thrown by Mike Torrez, in
the Mets' 3-1 victory over Houston at the Astrodome, damages Dickie Thon's
face, compromising the promising 25 year-old shortstop's career. The orbital
bone around the left eye is broken by the remorseful right-hander's fastball,
ending the infielder's season and impacting his future as a major leaguer due
to problems with depth perception as a result of the injury. |
1988 |
Gary Carter, celebrating his 34th
birthday with a 3-for-3 day including a home run, is doubled off second base
after Howard Johnson lines out to right field to end the game on a bizarre
play. Shortstop Juan Samuel, who had started to throw the relay from outfielder
Chris James back to the mound, tags the Mets' catcher straying off the bag
for the final out in the Phillies' 5-1 victory at Veterans Stadium. |
2000 |
Blue Jay southpaw David Wells'
nine-hit complete game 4-0 shutout against Texas at The Ballpark in Arlington
snaps Kenny Rogers' 19-game home winning streak. 'The Gambler's'
accomplishment, compiled while hurling for the Yankees, A's, Mets, and
Rangers, is the third-longest in major league history. |
2005 |
Jimmy Carter, who was not invited
by the current administration to be part of the American delegation for
today's funeral of Pope John Paul, attends the home opener at Turner Field.
The former president and his wife Roslyn, who both stayed for the entire game,
enjoy watching the Braves beat the Mets, 3-1. |
2008 |
In the last home opener at Shea
Stadium, the Mets are beaten by a pitcher who is older than their ballpark.
Jamie Moyer pitches six strong innings, giving the 46 year-old the victory in
the 45 year-old stadium when the Phillies rally to beat the Mets, 5-2. |
1969: Four expansion teams make their debuts. The Kansas
City Royals, Seattle Pilots, Montreal Expos and San Diego Padres all win their
inaugural games. At Shea Stadium, the Expos defeat the New
York Mets, 11 - 10, to keep the Mets winless for openers. Pitcher Dan
McGinn hits the Expos' first home run as the key hit, a three-run
home run by Coco
Laboy, is given up by Canadian-born Mets reliever
Ron
Taylor.
2008: Chase Utley ties a major league record by being hit by pitch three times in a game as the Phillies top the Mets, 5 - 2. Utley is hit by an Oliver Perez pitch in the 1st inning and is again plunked by Perez in the 4th. In the 7th, he is hit by Scott Schoeneweis to tie the record.
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