Good Morning. Born Today Gary Carter and Happy Birthday Timo Perez and Jeff McNeil. Mets beat Marlins 9-3 as Megill shines and Offense comes to life, Syracuse postponed, Brooklyn wins in extras, Binghamton and St. Lucie Fall.
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Box Score: Mets 9 Marlins 3
"Mets:
- Move to 41-21 (.661) all-time in home openers, including 11-4 at Citi Field...Have won each of their last four home openers as well as in eight of the last nine years.
- Drew 12 walks, tied for the fourth-most in franchise history in a nine-inning game (Last: May 18, 1997 vs. Colorado).
Pete Alonso (2-5, HR, 2 RBI, R): Hit back-to-back home runs with Francisco Lindor in the eighth for his 150th career home run...Moved into sixth-place all-time on the Mets career home run list, breaking a tie with Carlos Beltran...Is four home runs away from tying Dave Kingman for fifth all-time in franchise history.
Starling Marte (1-4, HR, RBI, 2 R, BB): Launched his first home run of the season, a solo shot in the sixth...Has homered in both of his home openers as a Met.
Brandon Nimmo (0-1, 2 R, 4 BB): Has drawn 10 walks this season, the most in the majors.
Francisco Lindor (1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R, 2 BB): Lined a two-run homer in the eighth, his second consecutive season homering in the Mets opener.
Tylor Megill (6.0 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 3 K): Moved to 6-0 with a 1.44 ERA (8 ER/39.0 IP) in seven career April starts...Is the only pitcher in the majors to win each of his first two starts of the season over the last two years...Joins Tom Seaver (April 5, 1983) as the only other pitcher in franchise history to throw 6.0 shutout innings and allow three hits or fewer in a home Opener (Courtesy of Elias)."
Brian Joura Mets360: "Turned out that the “always play us tough” Marlins were just what the doctor ordered for the Mets to end their slide, as they thumped their division rival, 9-3, in their home opener Friday afternoon."
Metstradamus: "Edward Cabrera...threw 85 pitches in 2 and 2/3’s innings, didn’t give up a hit but walked seven hitters. And if his final pitch, which was ball four with the bases loaded to Mark Canha was a couple of inches higher, he wouldn’t have given up any runs in three innings."
Today's Game:
Marlins (3-5) @ Mets (4-4), 4:10 pm
NYM: Kodai Senga (#34, 30, RHP, 1-0, 1.69)
MIA: Trevor Rogers (#28, 25, LHP, 0-1, 6.23)
SNY on YouTube: Game Highlights:
Mets YouTube Channel: Locker Room reaction.
SNY on YouTube: Pete Alonso Post Game Interview.
NY Post:
- Endy Chavez discusses facing Justin Verlander & Max Scherzer
- Endy Chavez & Nelson Figueroa discuss playing for Buck Showalter
- Mets can’t only feast on bottom-feeding Marlins for big-picture ambition
- Mets’ Tylor Megill proves to be worthy fill-in starter again: ‘Nails’
- Ain’t That Amazin’ Moment of the Week
- Mets’ Tomas Nido will get bulk of catching starts over Francisco Alvarez
- Steve Cohen: ‘Foolish’ to already panic about Mets lineup
- Mets continue Marlins domination with home-opening win
- Steve Cohen acts quick on Mets patch with ‘Phillies colors’ after backlash
- Justin Verlander: ‘Very reasonable’ to make Mets debut in April
- Why Francisco Lindor thinks the new shift rule is ‘great for the game’ and enhances the Mets’ defense
SNY.TV:
- Mets’ offensive outburst in home opener attributed to off day: ‘It helped me for sure’
- Pete Alonso making Mets history after hitting 150th career home run
- Tomas Nido, not Francisco Alvarez, is the catcher who gives Mets best chance to win now
- How long until Brett Baty takes over for Eduardo Escobar? | The Mets Pod
- Mets takeaways from Friday's 9-3 win over Marlins, including home runs from Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso and Starling Marte
WFAN:
- Evan fumes over Mets' handling of Francisco Alvarez: 'Why the hell is he here?' ""I love Buck Showalter, he had a great year last year," Roberts said. " ... When you make the decision to call up Francisco Alvarez, to me, that means you're bringing him up to play. You're not bringing him up to learn from Tomas Nido. You're not bringing him up to sit on the bench. You're bringing him up to play."
Mets.com:
Metsmerized:
- Quick Takes: Nimmo the Basestealer?
- Tylor Megill Leads Mets to 9-3 Victory Over Marlins in Home Opener
- Two Mets Minor League Pitchers to Watch For
- OTD 1984: Dwight Gooden’s Big-League Debut
- Verlander Expects to Return in April
- MMO Weekly Episode 40: Mets Struggle on Road Trip, Minor League Season Preview
- Francisco Álvarez Officially Added to Mets’ Roster
- Series Preview: Mets Look to Bounce Back at Home
- Francisco Álvarez Needs Regular Playing Time
Amazing Avenue:
Mets Daddy:
Mike's Mets:
Mack's Mets:
Mets Junkies
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TheMediagoon.com
The Apple
Syracuse:
Binghamton Rumble Ponies:
- Game Recap and Highlights: Binghamton Blanked by Portland on Friday Night.
- Box Score: Portland Sea Dogs 2 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 0 Wyatt Young 2B 1 for 4, 2 Ks; Luke Ritter 3B 1 for 3, 1 walk, 1 K; Hayden Senger 1 for 3, 2 Ks; Dominic Hamel 3.1 innings, no runs, 1 hit, 4 walks, 7 Ks; Sammy Tavarez (L,0-1) 1.2 innings, 1 run - unearned, 1 hit, 2 Ks;
- Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes - 4/7/2023 Today's Game - @ Portland 1:00 PM RHP Junior Santos v. RHP CJ Liu
Dominic Hamel throws 3.1 scoreless for the @RumblePoniesBB with 7Ks, 4 walks, 1 hit - 67 pitches - 40 strikes. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness pic.twitter.com/tCUeUuXJp3
— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) April 7, 2023
Brooklyn Cyclones:
- Brooklyn Cyclones.com: Cyclones WALK Off Winners on Opening Day. "The Comeback ‘Clones lived up to their moniker on Opening Day, as they rallied for a walk-off win over the Jersey Shore Blue Claws by the score of 9-8 in 11 innings. Joe Suozzi went 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI while Cesar Berbesi added a 2-for-4 effort with three RBI to pace the Brooklyn bats. RHP Wilkin Ramos (1-0) got the win after tossing a scoreless top of the 11th for Brooklyn."
- Box Score: Brooklyn Cyclones 9 Jersey Shore Blue Claws 8 (11 innings) Kevin Parada C 1 for 3, 1 run scored, 3 walks, 2 Ks; Alex Ramirez CF 1 for 6, 1 run scored, 2 Ks; Raimon Gomez 2/3 innings, 4 runs - 3 earned, 1 hit, 2 walks, 1 K;
Go ahead run on third?
— Brooklyn Cyclones (@BKCyclones) April 7, 2023
Have no fear - Jaylen Palmer is here.
The unassisted double play sends things to the bottom of the 11th. #WalkoffWatch #MiLB #AmazinStartsHere pic.twitter.com/jYBCBkG6dB
St. Lucie Mets:
- Game Recap and Highlights: St. Lucie Mets Fall to Tortugas in Extras on Opening Night "Jett Williams, the Mets first round pick (14th overall) last summer, clobbered a solo home run 419 feet in his first game with the team. [Carlos] Dominguez went 3 for 5. Junior Tilien and Kevin Villavicencio had two hits apiece...The Mets outhit the Tortugas 12-7, but Mets pitchers combined to walk the Tortguas 11 times."
- 4/7/2023 Box Score: Daytona Tortugas 7 St. Lucie Mets 6
Jett Williams is off to a fast start in his full-season debut!
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 7, 2023
The @Mets' No. 5 prospect -- last year's 14th overall Draft pick -- homers for the @stluciemets. pic.twitter.com/3uAwcsy04l
“It’s just great to see that acceptance and knowing that I’m here for a reason, and I’m here for them.”
— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) April 8, 2023
Hillsboro Hops skipper Ronnie Gajownik made history on Friday with her first managerial win: https://t.co/7WHa5CN7Um pic.twitter.com/Y1q8Oi3ACl
For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.
Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.
MLB.com:
- Invincible Rays belt 5 homers en route to 7th straight win
- Acuña steals second base ... and tries to return it
- These 10 hitters are off to scorching starts
- J-Rod makes Mariners history with decisive homer
- Gajownik earns first win as Hillsboro manager
- A cycle and a no-no? This college player did both in the same game
- O's top Yankees in the dawn of a new era in Baltimore
- Vlad Jr. inspired by dad while forging own path
- Friday's top plays filled with outfielders' acrobatics
- Travis Kelce's first pitch at Guardians' opener goes awry
- Cutch's emotional Steel City return 'like it was supposed to happen'
- Even if 'enemies' on the field, Contreras brothers' bond unbreakable
- Cavs' Lopez, goldendoodle enjoy Guards' home opener
- With Trout's blast, Angels unveil new HR celebration
- Scoreless Stroman strikes again for Cubs
MLB Trade Rumors:
- Jake Odorizzi To Miss 2023 Season Due To Shoulder Procedure
- Latest On Phillies’ First Base Plans
- Injury Notes: Haniger, Taylor, Severino, Rodon, Moore, Trammell
- A’s, Zach Neal Agree To Minor League Deal
- White Sox, Alex Colome Agree To Minor League Contract
- Braves Place Michael Harris II On IL With Back Strain
- Verlander: Return In April Is “Very Reasonable” Expectation
- Yankees Outright Estevan Florial
- White Sox Designate José Ruiz, Select Jesse Scholtens
- Phillies’ Darick Hall To Undergo Thumb Surgery
- Omar Narváez Out 8-9 Weeks With Calf Strain
- The Opener: Brewers Vs Cardinals, Florial, FAs
- MLBTR Seeking A Shohei Ohtani-Focused Writer
- MLBTR Poll: Angels’ Sixth Starter
- Marlins Outright Jeff Lindgren
Yahoo Sports:
- Are MLB's rule changes a home run? Kind of.
- Blue Jays vs. Angels Highlights
- Nationals vs. Rockies Highlights
- Dodgers vs. D-backs Highlights
- Cardinals vs. Brewers Highlights
- Shaikin: Shohei Ohtani's star power transforms Angels into international tourist attraction
- Mike Trout's 441-foot blast can't save Angels in home-opening loss to Toronto
- Padres vs. Braves Highlights
- Woodruff stars as Brewers beat Flaherty, Cardinals 4-0
- Bogaerts, Cruz, bullpen lead San Diego past Braves, 5-4
ESPN:
CBS Sports:
FanGraphs:
- Effectively Wild Episode 1991: Mascot Moment
- Can Matt Vierling Turn Hard Luck Into Hard Hits?
- Hindsight Is Better Than 20/20 for Jack Suwinski
- White Sox Depth Is Tested With Jiménez Injury
- Brian Anderson Is Back, and He’s Better Than Ever
- San Francisco Farm Director Kyle Haines on Four Giants Prospects
- Five Things I Liked (and Didn’t Like) This Week
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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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