Mets News and Morning Links - 8/21/2022

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Felix Millan and John Stearns. Mets split pair with Phillies, the FCL Mets win 5-0 while Syracuse, Binghamton, Brooklyn and St. Lucie fall, Jose Butto makes MLB debut today.

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Box Score: Game 1 - Mets 8 Phillies 2: Brandon Nimmo CF 2 for 4, 1 double, 1 run scored, 1 RBI, 1 walk, 1 K; Starling Marte RF 3 for 4, 2 doubles, 1 run scored, 1 RBI, 1 walk, 1 K;  Jeff McNeil 2B 3 for 5, 1 run scored, 2 RBIs; Brett Baty 3B 0 for 3, 1 run scored; Michael Perez C 1 for 3, 2 RBIs, 1 walk, 1 K; Trevor Williams P 4 innings, no runs, 4 hits, 2 walks, 3 Ks; Seth Lugo (W,3-2) 1.1 innings, 1 run - earned, 1 hit, 3 Ks;

Mets YouTube Channel: Game Highlights.

Mets YouTube Channel: Post Game Reaction.

Zack Wheeler shares his thoughts from his start today against the Mets: pic.twitter.com/HQ7iYKWb8i

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) August 20, 2022

Box Score: Game 2 - Phillies 4 Mets 1: Francisco Lindor SS 1 for 4, 1 run scored; Jeff McNeil 2B 1 for 4, double, Mark Canha LF 1 for 3; David Peterson  (L, 6-3) 4.2 innings, 3 runs - all earned, 8 hits, 2 walks;

MLB on YouTube: Game Highlights.

SNY on YouTube: David Peterson Post Game Reaction.

Buck Showalter credits the Phillies pitching when asked about tonight's offense. pic.twitter.com/tVr4zm7mPK

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 21, 2022

"It's part of the process and he'll learn from it"

Buck Showalter talks about Brett Baty's early errors: pic.twitter.com/CwtVI5WMba

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 21, 2022

On @GEICO SportsNite, @AnthonyMcCarron, @NYNJHarper, and @CWilliamson44 discuss the Mets' split doubleheader outcome, and how Mets fans shouldn't be too worried about Brett Baty's early errors. pic.twitter.com/BVtiJyCLwh

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 21, 2022

Today's Game:

Mets (78-44) @ Phillies (66-54), 1:35 pm

PHI: Kyle Gibson (#44, 34, RHP, 8-5, 4.30)
NYM: José Butto (#70, 24, RHP, MLB Debut)

NY Post:

Mets’ Brett Baty has his first rough day in big leagues

When Taijuan Walker could return to Mets’ rotation after getting scratched from start

Mets settle for split vs. Phillies after getting shut down by Bailey Falter

How Bruce Bolt batting gloves became a must for MLB players

Mets’ Trevor Williams delivers again, regardless of his role

Starling Marte shows mettle by sparking Mets in Game 1 of doubleheader

Newsday:

Buck Showalter deflects credit to everyone with a Mets role

Mets' Taijuan Walker out Sunday, Jose Butto to debut

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Game Recap: Vientos homers, but Charlotte plays long ball late to squeak out 4-3 win over Syracuse on Saturday night

Yeahhh....That one's not coming back 🌮 🌮

The THIRD homer of the week for Mark Vientos! pic.twitter.com/varJX0IVt6

— Syracuse Mets (@SyracuseMets) August 21, 2022

Box Score: Charlotte Knights 4 Syracuse Mets 3

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

Game Recap: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Grounded By Flying Squirrels 5-1

Box Score: Richmond Flying Squirrels 5 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 1

Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes - 8/20/2022

Brooklyn Cyclones:

Box Score: Hudson Valley Renegades 5 Brooklyn Cyclones 1

Brooklyn Cyclones Pre-Game notes - 8/20/2022

Jaylen Palmer got the start in CF last night and robbed Anthony Seigler of a base hit with this impressive grab. #amazinstartshere pic.twitter.com/G4GleSSF93

— Brooklyn Cyclones (@BKCyclones) August 21, 2022

The Renegades used the force (a pair of home runs) to defeat the Cyclones on Star Wars Night.

Jose Peroza had a pair of hits and is now hitting .357 for the month of August.

Recap: https://t.co/SVGsqxRvA4 pic.twitter.com/lCSVDuRBf3

— Brooklyn Cyclones (@BKCyclones) August 21, 2022

St. Lucie Mets:

Game Recap: Flying Tigers Defeat St. Lucie Mets 5-3 on Saturday

Box Score: Lakeland Flying Tigers 5 St. Lucie Mets 3

FCL Mets:

Box Score: FCL Mets 5 FCL Nationals 0

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Jim Beauchamp (1939)
• Felix Millan (1943)
• John Stearns (1951)
• Bruce Berenyi (1954)

Transactions:

New York Mets signed free agent Hansel Robles on August 21, 2008.

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1977	In his first appearance at Shea Stadium since being traded, Tom Seaver throws a six-hitter against his former teammates and strikes out 11, helping the Reds defeat the Mets, 5-1. In addition to his work on the mound, 'Tom Terrific' hits a double and scores two runs.
2002	The Expos' first selection, fifth overall, in the amateur draft, Clint Everts, signs a deal with Montreal which gives him a $2.5 million signing bonus. The Houston Cypress Falls High School's right-hander, along with teammate left-hander Scott Kazmir (Mets), is only the fourth pair of high school players selected in the first round of the same draft.

2005	Using teammate Cliff Floyd's bat, Mike Jacobs hits a three-run home run in his first major league at-bat pinch-hitting in the fifth inning. The left-handed hitting backstop becomes the fourth Mets rookie to go deep in his big league debut, joining Benny Ayala, Mike Fitzgerald, and Kaz Matsui.

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1971: For the second time in 10 days, Dave Roberts of the Padres and Tom Seaver of the Mets lock up in a pitchers duel, but this time, Seaver comes out on top, 2 - 1. Ed Spiezio hits a solo homer for San Diego in the 3rd, then Cleon Jones triples and comes in to tie the score on a sacrifice fly for the Mets in the 7th. Jones then ends the game with a walk-off home run with two outs on the bottom of the 9th, only the third hit allowed by Roberts. Seaver and Roberts will finish first and second respectively in the National League ERA race.

1972: On his birthday, Jim Beauchamp of the New York Mets hits his first two home runs of the season. The second one comes in the bottom of the ninth inning to defeat the Houston Astros.

1977: Tom Seaver makes his first appearance in Shea Stadium as a member of the Reds, and pitches a six-hitter to beat the Mets, 5 - 1. Tom Terrific strikes out 11, has a double at the plate and scores twice.

1979 - The Mets win a protested game against the Astros, 5 - 0. With two outs in the 9th inning, Houston's Jeffrey Leonard flies to CF to apparently end the game. Umpire Doug Harvey rules that time had been called, and orders Leonard back to the plate. He then singles to left. The Mets were without a first baseman, however, so the umps order Leonard to bat once more. He flies to LF to end the game.

2005: Using teammate Cliff Floyd's bat, Mike Jacobs hits a three-run home run in his first major league at-bat, pinch-hitting in the 5th inning. The left-handed hitting backstop becomes the fourth Mets rookie to go deep in his big league debut, joining Benny Ayala, Mike Fitzgerald and Kazuo Matsui.

2015: Trading deadline acquisition Yoenis Cespedes continues to make his presence felt in the Mets line-up as he homers three times, including a grand slam, and collects 7 RBIs in a 14 - 9 win over the Rockies. He also has two other hits and drives a ball to the warning track in the 9th inning. Travis d'Arnaud and Michael Conforto also homer for New York.

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