Mets News and Morning Links - 6/20/2022

 

Good Morning.  Marlins Rookie slams Mets, Marlins 6 Mets 2.  Alvarez homers in Binghamton win, Syracuse, St. Lucie and Brooklyn fall. 

Section Links: Mets Links, Minor League Links, MLB Links, and This Day in Mets History. 

Mets Links: 

Box Score: Marlins 6 Mets 2; 

SNY on YouTube: Mets vs Marlins Highlights: Mets fall 6-2

SNY on You Tube: Seth Lugo Post Game Reaction

From the Mets Post Game notes: 

Mets: Are 12-2 in their last 14 home games...Are 23-10 overall at home this year.

• Are 30-37 all-time on Father's Day.
• Are 21-8 against the National League East this season.
• Allowed a grand slam for the first time since 8/2/21, also against Miami.
• Second-largest crowd of the season behind Opening Day on 4/15.

Chris Bassitt (6.1 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 9 K): Faced the Marlins for the first time in his career.

• Threw a season-high 14.0 scoreless innings from his last start on 6/14 vs. Milwaukee (8.0 IP) through the sixth frame today, surpassing his previous 11.0 scoreless innings streak from 4/9-4/16.
• Registered a season-high nine strikeouts, his most in a game since 5/27/21.

Francisco Lindor (1-4, RBI): Opened the scoring with an RBI single to center field in the sixth inning.

• Has driven in 17 runs in his last 11 games against the Marlins.
• Has seven RBI during his current four-game hitting streak.

ANOTHER WEB GEM FOR FRANCISCO LINDOR!

6 SHUTOUT INNINGS FOR CHRIS BASSITT! pic.twitter.com/rnCxR5hkac

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 19, 2022

-STARLING MARTE TRIPLE
-FRANCISCO LINDOR RBI SINGLE

1-0 METS! pic.twitter.com/naxuwifKs1

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 19, 2022

Chris Bassitt leaves with the bases loaded in the 7th to a standing ovation. pic.twitter.com/Q9hF9vPjDl

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 19, 2022

In his first career game, Jerar Encarnación's first career hit is a go-ahead slam! 😱 pic.twitter.com/lRDqtrSgLE

— MLB (@MLB) June 19, 2022

Tommy Hunter gets a 1-2-3 inning in his return to the mound 👏 pic.twitter.com/Giin21NuYU

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 19, 2022

"Tommy, he ain't scared"

Buck Showalter liked what he saw out of Tommy Hunter in his return to action: pic.twitter.com/U9tMGqSMEc

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 19, 2022

"I wouldn't have been out there if I didn't"

Chris Bassitt was asked if he had more in the tank for the 7th inning: pic.twitter.com/PioJlRFXoF

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 19, 2022

"It's part of the game. I've been here a long time and it's always been a thing here, so it just is what it is"

Seth Lugo was asked about hearing boos from the Citi Field crowd today: pic.twitter.com/fMHFP9phBo

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 19, 2022

"Bassitt was doing what he normally does, he was executing his pitches and he was in a groove"

Francisco Lindor discusses Chris Bassitt's outing: pic.twitter.com/nQKYtMXjFj

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 19, 2022

Mets.com:

• Bassitt 'gave his all' in 6 1/3-inning start
• Game Story: Bassitt shoves vs. Marlins ▶️
• Power Rankings: NY, SoCal clubs hold strong
• St. Lucie Mets' trailblazing women aim to inspire

Metsmerized:

• Max Scherzer Could Return to Mets Next Week
• Mets Unravel In The Seventh, Defeated 6-2 By Miami

Amazing Avenue:

• Marlins 6, Mets 2—Mets fall to Marlins as pitchers’ duel goes south

Faith and Fear in Flushing:

• Met-Killer on the Loose

Mets360:

• Marlins 6, Mets 2 (6/19/22)

Metstradamus:

• Outlasted

Mack's Mets:

• The Mack Report - Sunday, June 19th
• Tom Brennan - Saturday Happenings in Metsville

Today's Game:

Marlins (29-35) @ Mets (44-24), 1:10 pm

NYM: David Peterson (#23, 26, LHP, 3-1, 3.60)
MIA: Trevor Rogers (#28, 24, LHP, 3-5, 5.87)

213 Miles From Shea:

• Game Preview: Mets vs Marlins

SportSpyder Mets Feed Links - updating all day: 

Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Syracuse ends week in Norfolk with 8-6 Loss;
• 6/19/22 - Box Score: Norfolk Tides 8 Syracuse Mets 6;

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Alvarez and Mcllwain Homer - Binghamton wins 8-4
• 6/19/2022 Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 8 Bowie Baysox 4
• 6/19/2022: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Pre-Game Notes

Brooklyn Cyclones:

• 6/19/2022 Box Score: Wilmington Blue Rocks 5 Brooklyn Cyclones 3;
• Brooklyn Cyclone Pre-Game Notes - 6/19/2022;

St. Lucie Mets:

• Game Recap: Tarpons Take Advantage of Walks, Shut Out St. Lucie Mets 4-0;
• 6/19/2022 Box Score: Tampa Tarpons 4 St. Lucie Mets 0;

For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.

MLB and NL East Links:

Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.

MLB.com:

• Trout puts on historic power display in Seattle
• Down 5, Blue Jays power up to rally past Yankees
• Power Rankings: NY, SoCal clubs hold strong
• With dad watching, Suwinski's 3rd HR of the game walks it off
• Experts predict MLB's next great superstar
• 'Are you kidding me?!': Sooner flips into dugout to make catch
• EXTENDED! MLB.TV is 50% off for Father's Day
• Who'd win this fathers vs. sons matchup?
• Injuries: Machado, Betts, J-Ram, Harper, Astros

MLB Trade Rumors:

• Pirates To Recall Oneil Cruz, Select Bligh Madris
• Trade Candidate: Michael A. Taylor
• White Sox To Reinstate Tim Anderson
• Tigers Designate Drew Hutchison For Assignment
• Manny Machado Diagnosed With Ankle Sprain
• Roster Moves: Twins, Angels, Rockies
• Nationals Release Dee Strange-Gordon
• Dodgers Place Mookie Betts On 10-Day Injured List, Activate Andrew Heaney
• Roster Moves: Reds, Red Sox
• Giants Activate Alex Cobb, Option Mauricio Llovera
• Blue Jays To Promote Max Castillo, Option Casey Lawrence
• NL Notes: Bryant, Marte, Severino
• Brewers Designate Lorenzo Cain For Assignment
• Twins Sign Braden Bishop To Minor League Deal
• Blue Jays To Select Max Castillo, Outright Bowden Francis

Yahoo Sports:

• Rookie has game MLB hasn't seen since 1901
• Hernández: Mookie Betts injury exposes the harsh realities of the Dodgers' top-heavy lineup
• White Sox vs. Astros Highlights
• Mookie Betts' absence acutely felt in Dodgers' series loss to Guardians
• Guardians vs. Dodgers Highlights
• MLB Trade Deadline: Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks: Selloff ‘easier this time’
• Jared Koenig gives dad perfect Father's Day gift as Athletics beat Royals
• Mike Trout hits fifth home run in series as Angels revive winning ways
• Padres vs. Rockies Highlights
• Angels vs. Mariners Highlights

ESPN:

• MLB Power Rankings: Can anyone top this high-flying AL team?
• Padres 3B Machado exits loss with sprained ankle
• Pirates rookie Suwinski has historic 3-HR game

CBS Sports:

• Padres' Manny Machado suffers sprained ankle vs. Rockies; X-rays come back negative
• MLB weekend recap: Blue Jays come from behind to top red-hot Yankees; Trout scorches Mariners, again
• Pirates calling up top prospect Oneil Cruz, a 6-foot-7 shortstop

Braves.com:

• Braves ready to prove worth with tough foes ahead
• Game Story: d'Arnaud's HR flees Wrigley ▶️

Marlins.com:

• Marlins prospect 'the whole package' in historic debut
• Game Story: Rookie ignites Marlins' comeback ▶️

Phillies.com:

• Phils drop DC finale as Harper (blister) still ailing
• Eflin encouraged after testing knee in planned short stint
• Game Story: Stott picks up RBI hit ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Camargo back soon; Harper still out

Nationals.com:

• Son predicts Soto HR, dad snags it for Father's Day
• Parents watch 'tough as nails' Tetreault earn first 'W'
• 'Dad shoes' into cleats? That's a Father's Day fashion flex
• Game Story: Soto HR keys win over Phils ▶️

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Transactions:
New York Mets signed free agent Dennis Musgraves on June 20, 1964.

New York Mets released Dick Stuart on June 20, 1966.

New York Mets released Mike DeJean on June 20, 2005.

Chicago White Sox signed Hector Santiago of the New York Mets as a free agent on June 20, 2019.

 

Baseball Reference:

1967 - The Phillies' Larry Jackson gives up just one hit, a 2nd-inning double to Tommy Davis, in topping the Mets, 4 - 0.

1971 - Four grand slams are hit in the majors, by the Braves' Earl Williams, the Phillies' Deron Johnson, the White Sox's Rick Reichardt, and the Pirates' Willie Stargell. Williams' slam comes in a 5 - 4 loss, and the Braves drop a 2nd game, 2 - 0 to the Reds. The Pirates whip Montreal, 7 - 1, and the Sox pummel the Twins, 18 - 8. Johnson's slam, in the 11th, gives the Phils a split with the Mets.

2010: The Yankees are back in first place in the AL East, one game ahead of the surging Red Sox and slumping Rays, after CC Sabathia pitches 8 scoreless innings as the Bronx Bombers shut out the Mets and Johan Santana, 4 - 0. All the runs come on Mark Teixeira's grand slam.

2017: Corey Seager hits three homers in the Dodgers' 12 - 0 win over the Mets. He drives in 6 runs as the Dodgers have hit 9 homers in two games against the struggling Mets, while rookie Cody Bellinger continues his red hot hitting with his NL-leading 22nd homer. Brandon McCarthy pitches 6 innings for the win and Brock Stewart works the final three for his first career save.

Amazing Avenue: This Date In Mets History: June 20 — Four balls fly out of Shea for high-flying Amazins. Homers by Nady (2), Delgado, and, yes, Trachsel, beat Reds 9-2, put Mets 9.5 games up on June 20, 2006.

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