Mets News and Morning Links - 4/28/2023

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Dillon Gee. Mets beat Nationals 9-8, Syracuse wins, Binghamton splits, Brooklyn wins, St. Lucie falls and Justin Verlander to start in Binghamton today.

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Box Score: Mets 9 Nationals 8 

From Yesterday's Post Game Notes:

Mets: Saw their season-high four-game losing streak come to an end.

• Was their second win in the last at-bat of the season (Also: 4/17 at Oakland) ...Move to 3-3 in one-run games.
• Recorded a season-high 16 hits.

Joey Lucchesi (5.1 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 3 K): Allowed three runs, ending a streak of six consecutive starts allowing one or zero runs. 

Jeff McNeil (2-5, 3B, RBI, R): Drove in the game-winning run with an RBI triple in the eighth...Is batting .421/.488/.605 over his last 10 games.

Pete Alonso (2-5, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R): Notched a game-tying double in the eighth...Ended an 0-19 drought with an RBI single in the sixth...Leads the NL and is the third in the majors with 25 RBI.

Brandon Nimmo (2-5, 2 R): Is batting .424 (25-59) over his last 14 games with eight multi-hit efforts during that span.

Brett Baty (3-3, HR, RBI, R, BB): Picked up his first career three-hit game...Reached base in all four plate appearances...Has reached base safely in eight of his nine games this season.

Francisco Lindor (2-5, 2 2B, 3 RBI, R): Reached the 600-career RBI mark with a two run double in the fourth...Also had an RBI double in the sixth...Leads the NL and is tied for second in the majors with 11 doubles.

Daniel Vogelbach (2-5, RBI): Recorded an RBI single in the sixth...Is batting .360 (9-25) with a .448 OBP over his last 10 games.

David Robertson (1.0 IP, 2 K): Picked up his fifth save of the season in as many opportunities...Has allowed one run over 11.1 innings this season.

Anthony Rieber Newsday: Mets blow four-run lead but come back to defeat Nationals. "After two days of offensive futility, the Mets got hits of every shape and size. Brett Baty homered as part of his first three-hit game and Lindor drove in three runs...[Francisco] Alvarez left the game after eight innings. He was hit in the left side of the helmet with a back swing in the fifth. Showalter said 'everything checked out fine' and the club would see how Alvarez feels on Friday. "

NY Post: Mets hoping Brandon Nimmo gnome changes their fortunes. "Luis Guillorme placed a large Brandon Nimmo gnome — which has been in front of Nimmo’s locker and wears his uniform and smile with a pointy cap — at the end of the Mets’ dugout shortly before Thursday’s series finale against the Nationals at Citi Field."

New York Post: Tommy Hunter and Brooks Raley combined to hit three batters in the eighth inning, when the Nationals scored five runs thanks to the series of pitching misses, Francisco Lindor booting a grounder and CJ Abrams crushing a grand slam. Suddenly, a 7-3 Mets lead was an 8-7 deficit.

Brian Joura Mets360: "Trailing 8-7 in the eighth inning, Starling Marte started the winning rally with a single. He proceeded to steal second base and went to third on a long fly out by Francisco Lindor. Pete Alonso, who his previous time up snapped his 0-19 streak, smacked an RBI double to tie the game. Next up was Jeff McNeil, who pulled a ball that hit high up the wall in right field, which ended up being an RBI triple." (Subscription required)

Mets YouTube Channel: Mets Vs. Nationals Game Highlights.

Mets YouTube Channel: Locker Room reaction.

Today's Game:

Braves (17-9) @ Mets (15-11), 7:10 pm

NYM: David Peterson (#23, 27, LHP, 1-3, 7.36)
ATL: Max Fried (#54, 29, LHP, 1-0, 0.60)

Mets News and Links:  

• Press Release: Justin Verlander to Make Rehab Start Friday with Double-A Binghamton - Game starts at 1 PM today.
• 4/27/2023: Mets Roster Moves - Ottavino to Paternity list; Denyi Reyes up; Griffin to AAA

Mets.com:

• Mets' gutsy comeback builds much-needed momentum
• Game Story: Mets' bats storm back in 8th ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Ottavino heads to paternity list
• Mets open pivotal 4-game set vs. Braves

Metsmerized:

• Baty, McNeil Power Mets to 9-8 Comeback Over Nationals
• Seeds Of Hope On The Horizon For Mets
• Heart of Mets’ Order At Center Of Offensive Struggles
• Kodai Senga Limits Damage Despite Facing Traffic
• Mets Minors Recap: Alex Ramírez Extends Hit Streak To 11

Amazing Avenue:

• Mets 9, Nationals 8: Mets white knuckle it to beat the Nationals
• Maybe Starling Marte needs a short break

Faith and Fear in Flushing:

• But Maybe It’s Better Not to Burn the Barn in the First Place
• An Inconvenient Truth

Mets360:

• Slow start or stiff? Mets still have questions to answer in this department

Mets Daddy:

• Buck Showalter Needs To Remove His Inner Terry Collins

Mack's Mets:

• Mike's Mets - The Mets Offense is a Bit Healthier
• Paul Articulates – Key stretch?
• Tom Brennan - Mets' Aging Player Failures Since 2010, and in 2023

Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Syracuse dominates Toledo in for wire-to-wire 7-3 victory on Thursday Night
• 4/27/2023 - Box Score: Syracuse Mets 7 Toledo Mud Hens 3 Danny Mendick LF 2 for 4, 2 RBIs, 1 run scored, 1 walk; Ronny Mauricio 2B 0 for 4, 1 walk; Mark Vientos; 1 for 5, HR, 1 RBI, 1 run scored, 2 Ks; Eric Orze (W,1-0) 3 innings, no runs, no hits, 2 walks;

Oh, we're hitting bombs tonight.

Mark Vientos. DJ Stewart. Back-to-Back 💪 💪 pic.twitter.com/w8MdpQY1pc

— Syracuse Mets (@SyracuseMets) April 27, 2023

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Rumble Ponies Walk-Off Game Two to Split Doubleheader on Thursday
• 4/27/2023 Box Score - Game 2: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 4 Akron RubberDucks 3 
• 4/27/2023 Box Score - Game 1: Akron RubberDucks 5 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 2 Dominic Hamel 4.1 innings 2 runs - both earned, 4 hits, 2 walks, 7 Ks; Stephen Nogosek (L,0-1) 1.2 innings,  3 runs - all earned, 2 hits, 1 HR, 3 walks, 3 Ks;
• 4/27/2023: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes

Brooklyn Cyclones:

• Game Recap: Four-Run Fifth Funnels Cyclones Over BlueClaws
• 4/27/2023 Box Score: Brooklyn Cyclones 4 Jersey Shore Blue Claws 3 Alex Ramírez CF 2 for 4; Stanley Consuegra RF 1 for 4, 2 Ks;
• Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 4/27/2023

St. Lucie Mets:

• Game Recap: St. Lucie Mets Furious Comeback Falls Short in Clearwater
• 4/27/2023 Box Score: Clearwater Threshers 7 St. Lucie Mets 6

For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.

MLB and NL East Links:

Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.

MLB.com:

• Historic 1-2 leads new Top 150 Draft Prospects list
• Judge (right hip) exits: 'Not too concerned about it'
• Everyone thought Ohtani had completed historic cycle. Until ...
• Maggi checks off another box with first big league start
• Mets' gutsy comeback builds much-needed momentum
• How a postgame meeting led by Santana, McCutchen sparked Bucs' run
• Ortiz in 'pretty good company' after three-RBI debut
• Hitter Power Rankings has a new No. 1
• FAQ: All you need to know about the Mexico Series
• Hahn: 'Put it on me' for White Sox poor start
• With deck stacked against them, Marlins stun Braves
• This Triple-A slugfest included 34 runs, 42 hits and 9 homers
• Trayce, please show us the ball to secure your spot in the top plays
• Missed DP attempt can't derail Cole
• Lowe a double shy of cycle as Rays' bats break out

MLB Trade Rumors:

• Looking Back At A Rare Trade Miss For The Rays
• Rockies Release Jose Urena
• Yankees Notes: Judge, Trivino, Loaisiga
• Mariners Release Justus Sheffield
• Kenta Maeda Diagnosed With Muscle Strain In Forearm/Elbow Area
• Marlins Outright Sean Nolin
• White Sox Notes: Anderson, Alberto, Crochet, Hendriks, Moncada
• The Angels’ Unexpected Rotation Dilemma
• Pirates Could Pursue More Contract Extensions
• Reds Place Wil Myers On Injured List, Outright Jason Vosler
• Pirates’ Mike Burrows Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
• Dick Groat Passes Away
• Orioles Promote Joey Ortiz
• The Opener: Pitching Matchup, MRIs, MLB Debuts
• MLB Trade Rumors Podcast: Athletics Move, Twins Rotation, Reynolds Extension

Yahoo Sports:

• Stat This, Not That: Look beyond just batting average
• Yankees vs. Rangers Highlights
• Rays vs. White Sox Highlights
• Yankees vs. Rangers Highlights
• 2023 NFL Draft: Arizona draft updates, news, analysis
• Gutsy win against Nats gives Mets momentum for Braves weekend series
• Ohtani nears cycle | FastCast
• Baltimore Orioles call up former New Mexico State player Joey Ortiz
• Royals vs Twins Highlights

ESPN:

• 'Believe in the power of cheese': How a group of rookies helped give the Brewers the best vibes in baseball
• Ohtani only few feet short of getting historic cycle
• Yankees' Judge (hip discomfort) exits win early

CBS Sports:

• Aaron Judge injury update: Slugger leaves Yankees game in fourth inning with right hip discomfort
• Shohei Ohtani's almost cycle: Angels star barely misses homer, would have made modern history for pitcher
• Angels' Shohei Ohtani gives up first home run in 79 innings, then another two batters later

FanGraphs:

• Effectively Wild Episode 1999: Meet a Maggi Leaguer
• The Mariners Have Lost Robbie Ray for the Season
• What Exactly Is Randy Arozarena Doing Right?
• Tampa Bay Prospect Mason Montgomery Thrives With Deception and Ride
• More New FanGraphs Merch Is Now Available at BreakingT!
• A Small Top 100 Prospects Update, Headlined by Ethan Salas and Andrew Abbott
• George Kirby, Like John Paul Jones, Is a Mariner With Elite Command
• José Berríos Is Terrible. Or Great. It Depends on How You’re Counting.

Braves.com:

• Despite Minter's struggles, Braves' 'pen solid behind Wright
• Game Story: Braves' early lead not enough vs. Fish ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Updates on Harris, Iglesias
• Fried aims high in The Big Apple

Marlins.com:

• With deck stacked against them, Marlins stun Braves
• Game Story: Cooper double caps Marlins' comeback ▶️
• Puk thrives with MLB's trendiest pitch
• Luzardo looks to build on momentum vs. Cubs

Phillies.com:

• World Series rematch awaits after Phils' 3rd straight series win 
• Game Story: Clemens provides offense for series win ▶️
• Realmuto is undisputed king of catching guys stealing
• Injuries & Moves: Walker expected to make next start
• Phillies, Astros set for WS rematch on Apple TV+

Nationals.com:

• Abrams' hard work rewarded with clutch grand slam
• Game Story: Abrams smashes GS in 8th ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Vargas on rehab assignment

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Tom Sturdivant (1930)
• Lute Barnes (1947)
• Jorge Sosa (1977)
• Dillon Gee (1986)

National Pastime.com:

1965	As Houston fans cheer their pregame ascent, Mets announcer Lindsey Nelson and a radio engineer climb into the Astrodome's gondola and are hoisted 208 feet above second base to broadcast the game. The umpiring crew determines that any ball hitting the pair will be in play, since an existing ground rule also calls a ball hitting any part of the dome is also in play.
1995	Showing their displeasure at the recent baseball strike, three fans jump a Shea Stadium fence with one out in the top of the fourth inning, and begin scattering dollar bills at the feet of the Mets' players on the field. As a finale to their defiant act, the trio stands on second base with arms raised, showing the Opening Day crowd T-shirts that are stenciled with the word Greed. YouTube Clip.

2010	David Wright surpasses Ed Kranepool to become the Mets all-time leader in doubles. The 27 year-old third baseman, who collected his 1,000th career hit yesterday, strokes his 226th two-bagger in the second inning of the Mets' 7-3 victory over L.A. at Citi Field.

Baseball Reference:

1962 - Frank Thomas, Charlie Neal and Gil Hodges hit consecutive home runs in the 6th inning to lead the expansion New York Mets to an 8 - 6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The victory is a rare occurrence for the Mets - one of only 40 during their inaugural season.

2001: Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals ties the major league record for home runs in April by a rookie with 8, but St. Louis falls to the Mets, 6 - 5, in 11 innings. 

Centerfield Maz:

• Remebering Mets History (2016) Mets Score Franchise Innings Record 12 Runs & Yoenis Cespedes 6 RBIs
• Remembering Mets History (1962): MLB Fines Casey Stengel For His Beer Ad with Kathy Kersh (Miss Rheingold)
• Dillon Gee: Mets Pitcher Who Set Team Record For Most Consecutive Rookie Wins: (2010 - 2015)

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