Good Morning. Happy Birthday Steve Phillips and Nelson Figueroa. Mets callup Mark Vientos, he homers, Alvarez ties game in 9th with HR and Pete walks it off. Brooklyn wins while Syracuse, Binghamton and St. Lucie fall.
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Box Score: Mets 8 Tampa Bay Rays 7 Francisco Lindor; SS 2 for 5, 3 Ks, Pete Alonso; 1 for 5, HR (15th), 3 RBIs, 1 run scored; Brett Baty PH-LF, 0 for 1, 1 K; Mark Vientos 3B, 1 for 4, HR (1), 2 RBIs, 1 run scored; Francisco Alvarez; 1 for 4, HR (4th) 1 for 4, 3 RBIs, 1 run scored, 1 RBI; Kodai Senga 6 innings, 1 run - earned, 3 hits, 3 walks, 12 Ks; Jeff Brigham 1 inning, 1 run - earned, 1 hit, HR, 1 walk, 2 Ks; Adam Ottavino 1 inning, 2 runs - both earned, 2 hits, 1 HR, 1 walk, 1 K; Stephen Nogosek; 1 inning, 1 run - earned, 2 hits, 1 walk, 1 K; David Robertson (W,1-0) 1 inning, 2 runs - 1 earned, 2 hits;
- Mets: Earned their first walk-off victory of the season...Are an MLB best 12-2 in extra innings since the start of last year...Struck out 17 batters, their most in a game this year.
- Pete Alonso: Hit his fourth walk-off home run and collected his seventh career walk-off RBI...Tied a Mets record for most walk-off home runs, joining Chris Jones, Kevin McReynolds, Cleon Jones, Mike Piazza and Wilmer Flores...Regained the major league lead with 15 home runs...Also leads the National League with 36 RBI.
- Francisco Álvarez: Tied the game with a three-run homer in the ninth inning...Was the fourth Met to hit a game-tying three-run or more home run when down to the last out...Carl Everett (September 13, 1997 vs. Montreal - Grand Slam), Victor Diaz (September 25, 2004 vs. Chicago-NL -three-run homer) and Daniel Murphy (September 13, 2015 at Atlanta - three run homer) are the others to accomplish the feat.
- Kodai Senga: Set a career-high with twelve strikeouts...Was the first double-digit-strikeout game by a Mets pitcher this season...Also the most strikeouts by a Japanese-born pitcher in Mets history...First double-digit strikeout game by a Mets rookie since Tylor Megill struck out 10 vs. the Yankees on September 10, 2021...Also the most strikeouts by a Mets rookie since Noah Syndergaard had 13 on July 10, 2015...a 1.57 ERA (4 ER/23.0 IP) in his first four career home starts, the best mark by a Mets starter...Has 55 strikeouts through his first eight games of his career, the third- most by a Met...Only Nolan Ryan (64) and Dwight Gooden (59) have more.
- Mark Vientos: Hit a game-tying two-run home run in his Mets season debut.
"For the players, I know how painful this stretch has been for them. To have a moment like that, they deserve it"
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 18, 2023
- Buck Showalter on tonight's win pic.twitter.com/bN7VqiAsNn
Buck Showalter says Pete Alonso is currently "sick as a dog"
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 18, 2023
"Most people wouldn't have played tonight or yesterday." pic.twitter.com/WYcqQh0Pm6
Pete Alonso is under the weather. He's asked why he didn't elect to take a day off to rest up:
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 18, 2023
"As long as I'm physically able to play, my job description is a baseball player. I want to be here for my team." pic.twitter.com/xnyvZziGpV
Was tonight the best bat flip of Francisco Álvarez's life? 😆 pic.twitter.com/s95iZurzun
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 18, 2023
Heading into his at-bat in the bottom of the 9th inning, Francisco Álvarez thought back to his appearance against Josh Hader earlier this season and vowed to perform better this time up pic.twitter.com/lRIy0ZgRdb
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) May 18, 2023
"I'm really proud that they're here with me to experience this. It's a different type of support...since I've been with them, it's been special."
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 18, 2023
Francisco Álvarez on what it means to play alongside Mark Vientos and Brett Baty in the majors: pic.twitter.com/26A1De7x12
Kodai Senga on the dramatic ending of tonight's game:
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 18, 2023
"Three homers to end it is something from a movie, so I was very, very excited" pic.twitter.com/oA8AQLVkJa
"I'm just glad I didn't get booed when they were there"
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 18, 2023
Kodai Senga on having a strong outing tonight in front of his family, who was in attendance at Citi Field: pic.twitter.com/GP3ZUM7sTI
Mark Vientos. Francisco Álvarez. Pete Alonso.
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 18, 2023
3 epic home runs, all here for you in one place. pic.twitter.com/7UQWGqFv5C
"We had plenty of comeback wins last year, but we're a different team. We need to establish that identity."
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 18, 2023
Pete Alonso on what tonight's comeback could mean for the Mets: pic.twitter.com/iXaVn4qPxW
3️⃣ clutch home runs call for 3️⃣ booth cams.
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 18, 2023
Enjoy Gary slamming the pen for homers from Mark Vientos, Francisco Álvarez and Pete Alonso 🖊🎙 pic.twitter.com/8WRY88wq6x
Rays (32-12) @ Mets (21-23), 1:10 pm
NYM: Tylor Megill (#38, 27, RHP, 4-2, 4.02)
TBR: Taj Bradley (#45, 22, RHP, 3-0, 3.52)
- Mets’ Pete Alonso overcomes illness to hit walk-off home run against Rays "Alonso said he wasn’t sure if it was a sinus infection or something else, but he was determined to gut it out and made sure he was still in the lineup."
- Mark Vientos, Francisco Alvarez home runs spark Mets’ comeback win vs. Rays: ‘Those guys were huge for us today’
- Mark Vientos belts big homer after getting call-up to join Mets
- Mets likely to face Gary Sanchez decision in couple of days "Gary Sanchez, who has hit well in his first week of action with Triple-A Syracuse, can opt out of his minor league contract Friday."
- Mets’ influx of young power bats may be just what they need for turnaround
- Pete Alonso drops F-bomb in on-field interview after emotional Mets homer
- Pete Alonso’s long blast in 10th leads Mets to thrilling comeback win
- Mets’ Dylan Bundy gets tossed after sticky-stuff check in Triple-A game
- Steve Cohen’s money can’t buy what Mets need to turn season around
- Rookies' huge homers pave way for Polar Bear walk-off
- Senga ghosts Rays into 12 K's, setting mark for Japanese Mets
- Game Story: Mets author spirited comeback ▶️
- Power-hitting prospect Vientos immediately makes impact after callup
- Mets look to carry walk-off momentum into finale
- Eye inserts let Nido see clearly at last
- Injuries & Moves: Guillorme optioned for Vientos
- Here are 30 of the best prospect finds -- 1 for each team - Mike Vasil is the pick for the Mets: "Vasil was an inconsistent, two-seam-heavy pitcher in his three seasons at Virginia, causing his stock to drop ahead of the 2021 Draft. The Mets snagged him in the eighth round, signed him for slot at $181,200 and worked on transitioning him to a more effective four-seamer closer to the mid-90s. He’s taken a leap early on this season with 41 strikeouts and only four walks in 30 innings at Double-A Binghamton and has a legit case as the Mets’ best pitching prospect now."
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Syracuse:
- Game Recap: Syracuse offense silent in 3-0 loss at Norfolk on Wednesday night
- Box Score: Norfolk Tides 3 Syracuse Mets 0 Ronny Mauricio 2B, 2 for 4, double - hitting .358 with 1.010 OPS.
Binghamton Rumble Ponies:
- Game Recap Ponies Fall to Fisher Cats in Low Scoring Contest in Manchester
- Box Score: New Hampshire Fisher Cats 3 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 1 Matt Rudick RF 1 for 5; Rowdey Jordan LF 1 for 4, 1 walk, 3 Ks, Jose Peroza 3B 0 for 3, 2 walks, 3 Ks; Junior Santos (L,1-4) 1.2 innings, 2 runs - both earned, 2 hits, 3 walks, 3 Ks;
- 5/17/2023: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes
Brooklyn Cyclones:
- Game Recap and Highlights: Brooklyn Battles to Victory Over Hudson Valley
- Box Score: Brooklyn Cyclones 7 Hudson Valley Renegades 2 Kevin Parada C 1 for 4, double, 2 runs scored; Alex Ramirez CF 0 for 5, 4 Ks; William Lugo 2 for 3, 2 runs scored, 1 walk, Chase Estep 1B 1 for 4, triple, 3 RBIs, 1 K; Blade Tidwell (W,1-3) 2 runs - unearned, 2 hits, 5 walks, 8 Ks;
Eight strikeouts for @bladetid today. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/88hhMdY51L
— Mets Player Development (@MetsPlayerDev) May 18, 2023
Eight strikeouts for @bladetid today. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/88hhMdY51L
— Mets Player Development (@MetsPlayerDev) May 18, 2023
- Game Recap and Highlights: Palm Beach Cardinals send St. Lucie Mets to 7th straight loss
- Box Score: Palm Beach Cardinals 8 St. Lucie Mets 4 Wilfredo Lara LF 3 for 5, double, 1 run scored; Carlos Dominguez RF, 1 for 3, triple, 1 run scored, 1 RBI, 1 walk, 1 K; Jett Williams, 1 for 3, 1 walk, 1 K, 1 stolen base (9th); Scott Ota CF 1 for 3, 1 RBI, 1 walk, 1 stolen base (4th); Javier Atencio (L,0-6) 2/3 inning, 3 runs - all earned, 2 hits, 3 walks, 1 K;
Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.
MLB.com:
- Rookies' huge homers pave way for Polar Bear walk-off
- Blue Jays punch back at Yanks with epic walk-off homer
- Astros storm back in walk-off for 'win of the year'
- 10 players getting buzz as potential trade candidates
- Are the standings upside down? A division-by-division look
- He wears No. 25. He blasts HRs. Have the A's found next Big Mac?
- Germán suspended 10 games, fined for foreign substance
- Seiya is first Japanese-born MLB player to homer in 3 straight PAs
- 'Anybody, anytime' can play hero for Braves
- Senga ghosts Rays into 12 K's, setting mark for Japanese Mets
- Arenado records 1,000th career RBI
- Kwan dive rates highly in top plays
- 40-year dash! Vets Miggy, Rich Hill turn on jets for race to 1B
- Holliday hit parade marches along on first five-knock night
MLB Trade Rumors:
- MLB Trade Rumors Podcast: The Cardinals’ Contreras U-Turn, Mitch Keller’s Breakout, The Padres
- Pedro Severino Opts Out Of Deal With Padres
- A’s Acquire Lucas Erceg From Brewers
- Red Sox Move Nick Pivetta To Bullpen
- Dustin May Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Flexor Pronator Strain
- Rockies To Select Karl Kauffmann
- Manny Machado Day-To-Day With Small Hand Fracture
- Twins To Place Nick Gordon On Injured List With Shin Fracture
- Walker Buehler Targeting September Return From Tommy John Surgery
- Dustin May Headed For IL Due To Flexor Pronator Strain
- Domingo German Suspended Following Foreign Substance Check
- MLBTR Chat Transcript
- Nick Lodolo Diagnosed With Stress Reaction In Tibia
- White Sox’ Davis Martin Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
- Brewers To Place Wade Miley On IL With Lat Strain
ESPN:
- Yanks' German gets 10-game ban for sticky hand
- Dodgers' May to miss time with right elbow strain
- Padres' Machado dealing with small hand fracture
- Vientos sparks Mets' rally, Alonso blasts walk-off
- D-backs' Gallen accidentally kills bird with throw
- Twins' Gordon heading to IL after fracturing shin
- MLB memo warns hitters not to skirt timer rules
- Oakland A's fans aren't going down without a fight
- From Gold Glove outfielder to shortstop learning on the fly? Mookie Betts has never been happier
CBS Sports:
- WATCH: Trio of clutch homers lift struggling Mets past MLB-best Rays in extra innings
- Manny Machado injury update: Padres slugger suffers small hand fracture, but stays off injured list for now
- Dustin May injury: Dodgers starter leaves game with flexor pronator strain, could miss at least a month
- Domingo Germán suspension: Yankees starter banned for 10 games for sticky stuff, will not appeal ruling
- Luis Severino injury update: Yankees starter to make 2023 MLB debut Sunday
- Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen hits bird during warmups, stirring up memories of Randy Johnson
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Phillies.com:
- Frustrated Phillies say 'it's time to play better'
- Game Story: Stott homers in San Francisco finale ▶️
- Injuries & Moves: Alvarado takes 1st step in elbow recovery
- From SportSpyder: Taijuan Walker becoming an expensive problem for the Phillies; The Philadelphia Inquirer - "Nine starts into a four-year, $72 million contract, Walker has a 6.53 ERA, 88th among 92 pitchers who have thrown at least 40 innings"
Nationals.com:
Today
in Mets History Per
Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Steve Phillips (1963)
- Nelson Figueroa (1974)
- Connor
Wollersheim (1997)
Transactions:
San Francisco Giants claimed Trevor Hildenberger of the New York Mets on waivers on May 18, 2021.
New York Mets purchased Cameron Maybin from the Chicago Cubs on May 18, 2021.
New York Mets signed free agent Akeem Bostick on May 18, 2021.
1992
- Bruce Hurst of the San Diego Padres pitches a one-hit, 3 - 0 shutout against
the New York Mets and Dwight Gooden. The only hit is a single by the
recently-acquired Chico Walker.
2011: Jonathan Niese pitches seven sharp innings and Justin Turner added to his surprising tear with a two-run double that sent New York to a 3-0 victory over the light-hitting Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. (Box Score).
Centerfield Maz:
- Remembering Mets History: (1996) Todd Hundley Homers From Both Sides of the Plate & Drives in Seven Runs
- Remembering Mets History (1978) Steve Henderson Drives in Four Runs Plus a Walk Off Hit
- Nelson Figueroa: Former Mets Pitcher (2008 -2009) & SNY Analyst (2015 -2019)
- Remembering Mets History (1972): Rookie John Milner Drives in Five Runs in Mets 12 Run Win
- Dick Smith: The First Met to Collect Five Hits In A Game (1963-1964)
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