Good Morning. Happy Birthday Duffy Dyer and Oliver Perez. Mets beat Braves 7-2 as bullpen throws 6 scoreless and Francisco Lindor etches 20/20 season. The full minor leagues resume tonight with Blade Tidwell on the mound.
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Box Score: Mets 7 Pirates 2 Brandon Nimmo LF 2 for 5, HR(16th), 1 RBI, 2 runs scored; Francisco Lindor SS 2 for 3, double, 2 runs scored, 1 stolen base (20th), 1 walk; Pete Alonso 1B 1 for 3, double, 1 RBI, 1 walk; Jeff McNeil RF 1 for 3, 2 RBIs; Francisco Alvarez C 0 for 4, 2 Ks; Daniel Vogelbach 1 for 2, HR (9th), 1 RBI, 1 run scored, 2 walks, 1 K; Mark Vientos 0 for 4, 2 Ks; Jonathan Arauz 2B 1 for 4, HR (1st), 2 RBIs, 1 run scored; Carlos Carrasco 3 innings, 2 runs - both earned, 4 hits, 3 walks, 5 Ks; Tyson Miller (W,1-0) 2 innings, no hits, no runs, 2 walks; Sam Coonrod 1 inning, no runs, 1 hit, 1 walk, 2 Ks; Phil Bickford 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 1 walk; Trevor Gott 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 2 Ks; Adam Ottavino 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 2 Ks;
- Mets: Have won two straight following a three-game skid...Have won eight of their last 10 games against the Pirates.
- Pete Alonso: Ripped an RBI double down the left field line in the first to put the Mets on the board...Is tied with Keith Hernandez for 10th in franchise history with 468 RBI...Is hitting .305 (25-82) with 15 extra-base hits, 25 RBI, 15 runs, 11 walks and a 1.122 OPS in his last 23 games.
- Daniel Vogelbach: Hit a solo home run in the second...Has gone 4-10 (.400) in his last four games with two home runs and four RBI.
- Jeff McNeil: Extended his hitting streak to eight games (.367,11-30) with an RBI single in the third inning...Tied his season-high hitting streak and tied the longest streak by a Met this season...Also drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to left in the fifth...Has 20 RBI in his last 38 games after tallying 21 RBI through his first 80 games of the season.
- Jonathan Araúz: Launched a two-run home run in the fourth inning, his sixth career homer and first with the Mets...Was his first home run since June 26, 2022 with Baltimore.
- Brandon Nimmo: Belted a solo homer to center in the sixth, his 16th of the year...Is one home run shy of his career high set in 2018...Was his first homer in 67 at-bats since a two-run blast at Fenway on July 21.
- Francisco Lindor (2-3, 2 R, SB, BB): Stole third base in the fifth inning, his 20th stolen base of the season...Is his third 20-20 season (also: 2018 and 2019)...Became the first Met to record 20 stolen bases and 20 home runs since Carlos Beltrán stole 25 bases and recorded 27 home runs in 2008.
- Sam Coonrod: Threw 1.0 scoreless inning in his Mets debut after starting the season on the Injured List with a lat strain.
Buck Showalter talks about Francisco Lindor having a 20/20 season:
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 15, 2023
"We're lucky to have him. Those guys are really hard to find." pic.twitter.com/BMnmn3dj0I
Francisco Lindor is the 9th player in Mets franchise history to have at least 20 HR & 20 SB & 20 2B in the same season:
— Mike Mayer (@mikemayer22) August 15, 2023
Carlos Beltrán x2
David Wright x2
Mike Cameron
Brian McRae
Howard Johnson x5
Kevin McReynolds
Darryl Strawberry x4
Tommie Agee
Most seasons of 20+ doubles, 20+ homers & 20+ stolen bases by a Puerto-Rican born player:
— Mathew Brownstein (@MBrownstein89) August 15, 2023
Carlos Beltrán: 6X
Francisco Lindor: 3X
Roberto Alomar: 2X
Trevor Gott has extended his scoreless-outing streak to 10. Over this time:
— James Villani (@jvillani08) August 15, 2023
9.1 IP, 6 H, 3 BB, 9 SO.
Brutal stretch toward the beginning (6 R/4.2 IP), but he’s really settled in. Putting together a nice season all-in-all.
Nice little deal by Eppler.https://t.co/N2PNfK7Pnn pic.twitter.com/oXp0P0VbeH
The first 15,000 fans at tomorrow’s game will receive a @SugarDiaz39 bobblehead – be here early for your chance to snag a signed one! 👀
— New York Mets (@Mets) August 14, 2023
🎟👉 https://t.co/awBlBDdB9c pic.twitter.com/T6jqW84J4i
Darryl Strawberry 🤝 Ed Kranepool pic.twitter.com/5AQ19QM9JR
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 14, 2023
Pete Alonso catches up with Ed Kranepool: pic.twitter.com/StJU9a9wUn
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 14, 2023
.@JimDuquetteGM talks with @gappleSNY about why it makes sense for the Mets to pursue Shohei Ohtani this winter and why he expects the Mets to do so: https://t.co/axsENc5Rjz pic.twitter.com/0sSMoxechA
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 15, 2023
8/14/2023 Mets Roster Moves - Matt Rudick back to the IL
Mets.com:
NY Post:
- Francisco Alvarez, Endy Rodriguez’s success is win for Mets’ player development
- Francisco Alvarez, Kodai Senga’s strong rookie years present Mets with key decisions
- Daniel Vogelbach, new faces lift Mets over Pirates as draft jockeying begins
- Steve Cohen’s roster teardown was absolutely right with Mets headed nowhere
Yahoo Sports/Mets:
- Mets hope to stay hot at plate against Pirates
- Mets Rumors: NYM Not Likely to 'Punt' on 2024; Steve Cohen to Target Pitching in FA
- Lindor Becomes First Met With 20 Steals, 20 Homers Since 2008, New York Beats Pirates 7-2
- Francisco Alvarez, Kodai Senga's strong rookie years present Mets with key decisions
- Mets sink the Pirates
- Mets Notebook: Timeline for Starling Marte’s return still unclear
- Justin Verlander responds to 'diva' comments, analytics department criticism from unnamed former Mets teammate
- Mets Minor League Mailbag: Do latest additions make Jeff McNeil, Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos more expendable?
- 5 things to watch as Mets close out homestand with three-game set against Pirates
Metsmerized:
- Mets Secure 7-2 Win Over Bucs In Series Opener
- Verlander Responds To Anonymous “Diva” Comments
- Series Preview: Mets, Pirates Meet in New York
- 3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Get Walloped By Braves
- Players of the Week: Alonso, Senga Lead The Way
- Mets Minors Recap: Jett Williams Reaches Base Three Times
- Kodai Senga Continues Solid Rookie Campaign Vs. Braves
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Syracuse Mets:
- "Syracuse now returns home for a two-week homestand at NBT Bank Stadium. The first six games of the homestand are against the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, the Columbus Clippers. The first game of the series is slated for a 6:35 p.m. start time [tonight]." Starting Pitcher: TBD.
Binghamton Rumble Ponies:
- "The Rumble Ponies will begin a six-game series with the Portland Sea Dogs at Mirabito Stadium [tonight]. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m." Blade Tidwell is the scheduled starter.
Brooklyn Cyclones:
- "Brooklyn will stay home and return to action [tonight] at Maimonides Park. The Cyclones welcome the Hudson Valley Renegades to Coney Island for a crucial six game series...which will begin at 7:00 p.m." Robert Colina is the scheduled starter for Brooklyn.
St. Lucie Mets:
- "The Mets (37-70, 13-29)...They continue their home stand on Tuesday when they open a six-game series against the Jupiter Hammerheads. First pitch at Clover Park on Tuesday is scheduled for 6:10 p.m." Starting Pitcher: TBD.
FCL Mets:
What a way to kick off the week!
Colin Houck: 1-3, 3 RBI
Ronald Hernandez: 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI
AJ Ewing: 1-4, 2B, 3 RBI
Wilson Lopez: 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 K
Wilson Esterlin: 5 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 9 K
Ben Simon: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 K pic.twitter.com/R6ANHlTVTn
— Florida Complex League Mets (@FCLMets) August 14, 2023
Welcome to the 💯 club, Wilson Lopez 🔥
The righty dialed it up to triple digits -- averaging 98 mph -- over 2 scoreless frames today 💨 pic.twitter.com/YP7NoApaP9
— Florida Complex League Mets (@FCLMets) August 14, 2023
What a way to kick off the week!
— Florida Complex League Mets (@FCLMets) August 14, 2023
Colin Houck: 1-3, 3 RBI
Ronald Hernandez: 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI
AJ Ewing: 1-4, 2B, 3 RBI
Wilson Lopez: 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 K
Wilson Esterlin: 5 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 9 K
Ben Simon: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 K pic.twitter.com/R6ANHlTVTn
Welcome to the 💯 club, Wilson Lopez 🔥
— Florida Complex League Mets (@FCLMets) August 14, 2023
The righty dialed it up to triple digits -- averaging 98 mph -- over 2 scoreless frames today 💨 pic.twitter.com/YP7NoApaP9
For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.
🚨Bobby Witt Jr. INSIDE-THE-PARK HOME RUN! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/oxPOnmvNhr
— MLB (@MLB) August 15, 2023
What a finish!
— MLB (@MLB) August 15, 2023
A #walkoff BUNT! pic.twitter.com/HLOlomVa4V
.@faridyu passes Hideo Nomo for the most Ks by a Japanese-born pitcher. 👏🇯🇵 pic.twitter.com/ICg6fiecjf
— MLB (@MLB) August 15, 2023
Only Max Scherzer would get a strikeout on a pitch clock violation and be annoyed by it 😂 pic.twitter.com/IgthFuAEGU
— Baseball Quotes (@BaseballQuotes1) August 15, 2023
Max Scherzer’s final line against the Angels tonight:
— Mathew Brownstein (@MBrownstein89) August 15, 2023
7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 11 SO
100 pitches/72 strikes
Scherzer owns a 1.80 ERA over three starts with Texas.
Most games of 10+ SO with 0 runs allowed:
— Mathew Brownstein (@MBrownstein89) August 15, 2023
Nolan Ryan: 58
Randy Johnson: 44
Roger Clemens: 31
Pedro Martínez: 30
Max Scherzer: 28 https://t.co/WQQ6yEX4Va
For the 23rd time this season, the @Rangers score double digits! pic.twitter.com/IaWDzvQBXz
— MLB (@MLB) August 15, 2023
Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.
MLB.com:
- Cole, Gallen remain atop latest Cy Young Award poll
- Scherzer (11 K's) elite in 3-0 start with Rangers
- Backed by big offense, Fried continues to shake off rust
- Rodriguez finds another gear: 'Electric stuff'
- Betts, Freeman threatening records atop LA's lineup
- Giants broadcaster takes over as bat boy after fantasy football loss
- Darvish takes top spot for MLB K's by pitcher born in Japan
- Superman! Witt Jr. hits warp speed for an inside-the-parker
- Back-to-back-to-back! Marlins homer thrice in 8th to beat Astros
- Injuries: Albies, Trout, Willson, Jays, Rodón
- Victorino, MLB join calls to help Hawaii after wildfires
- Back at full strength, Glasnow deals in SF
- These 10 rookies have surprised for contenders
- Watch free: No. 1 Draft pick Skenes makes Single-A debut tonight
- Lindor delivers Mets' first 20-20 season in 15 years
MLB Trade Rumors:
- Dodgers To Select Gus Varland
- Braves To Place Ozzie Albies On 10-Day IL With Hamstring Strain
- Mets Outright Jimmy Yacabonis, Place John Curtiss On 60-Day IL
- Steven Matz To Be Shut Down For 2-3 Weeks With Lat Strain
- Padres Select Ben Gamel
- Giants Select Johan Camargo
- Rockies Designate Cole Tucker For Assignment
- Giants To Select Wade Meckler
- Rays Select Jacob Lopez
- Giants To Designate Luis Gonzalez For Assignment
- Cubs Notes: Stroman, Smyly, Deadline
- Rays Place Wander Franco On Restricted List
- White Sox, Travis Swaggerty Agree To Minor League Deal
- Submit Your Questions For The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast!
- The Opener: Diaz, Albies, Recent DFAs
Yahoo Sports:
- Top 10 impending free agents: Ohtani and ...?
- Overmatched Yankees see their long shot October hopes fade in Atlanta
- Giants' Wade Meckler details journey from 2022 draft pick to 2023 MLB call-up
- Gabe Kapler believes Wade Meckler's ‘video-game numbers' will give Giants lift
- Cam Collier: Five things to know about Cincinnati Reds prospect, 2022 first-round pick
ESPN:
CBS Sports:
FanGraphs:
Braves.com:
Marlins.com:
- Back-to-back-to-back! Marlins homer thrice in 8th to beat Astros
- Game Story: Berti kicks off win with early RBI double ▶️
- Gurriel's legacy, popularity shine through as he faces former team
- Injuries & Moves: Hoeing returns; Brazoban (hamstring) placed on IL
- Marlins carry momentum into next bout with Astros
Phillies.com:
Born on this date:
- Tommie Reynolds (1941)
- Duffy Dyer (1945)
- Nino Espinosa (1953)
- Oliver Perez (1981)
Died on this date:
- Choo Choo Coleman (2016)
Transactions:
New York Mets traded Shawn Estes to the Cincinnati Reds for Raul Gonzalez, Pedro Feliciano, Brady Clark and Elvin Andujar on August 15, 2002.
New York Mets released Eli Marrero on August 15, 2006.
New York Mets released Fernando Salas on August 15, 2017.
1965 | "Now, ladies and gentlemen, honored by their country, decorated by their Queen, loved here in America, here are the Beatles!”- ED SULLIVAN, Variety show host introducing the Beatles. With Beatlemania in full force, the Fab Four play Shea Stadium, the home of the Mets, marking the first time a rock band headlines a stadium venue. Screams drown out the band's very memorable performance in front of a sold-out crowd of 56,000 that features a 30-minute set of 12 songs. |
1970 | With the bases loaded and one gone in the bottom of the ninth with a 2-1 lead, Tom Seaver strikes out Bob Tillman for the apparent second out, but Jerry Grote's passed ball allows Tony Gonzalez to score the tying run for the Braves. In his effort to cut down the runner at home, the Mets catcher overthrows Seaver, who is covering the plate, bringing in Rico Carty home from third base with the winning tally giving Atlanta a stunning 3-2 victory, thanks to the two runs scored on a called third strike. |
2005 | Felix Hernandez becomes the first teenager to strike out at least ten batters since Dwight Gooden accomplished the feat with the 1984 Mets. The 18 year-old Mariner rookie righty K's 11 batters as the Mariners rout the Royals, 11-3. |
2006 | Joining Jim Hickman (1965), Dave Kingman (1978), Caudell Washington (1980), Darryl Strawberry (1985), Gary Carter (1985), and Edgardo Alfonzo (1999), Jose Reyes, in an 11-4 loss to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, becomes the seventh Mets player to hit three homers in a game. Like all his predecessors, his trifecta takes place on the road. |
2011 | At Petco Park, Jason Isringhausen becomes the 23rd major league pitcher to record 300 career saves when the Mets defeat San Diego in 10 innings, 5-4. The 38 year-old right-handed closer is the third pitcher, along with John Franco (1996) and Billy Wagner (2006), to achieve his 300th save wearing a Mets uniform. |
1962 - Pinch-hit home runs by the Mets' Choo Choo Coleman (6th inning) and Jim Hickman (8th) tie the major-league record for pinch home runs by one club in one game, but the Mets still lose to the Phils, 8 - 7, in 13 innings. Winning pitcher Chris Short singles and scores the winning run. The Phils cop the opener, 9 - 3 behind a Johnny Callison homer and two by Don Demeter.
1976 - On Bud Harrelson's wedding day, he scores the only run as the Mets nip the Reds, 1 - 0. He gets married a few hours after the game.
1999: The Mets defeat the Giants, 12 - 5, behind Kenny Rogers' complete game victory. It is the first complete game of the year for the Mets, who have gone 139 consecutive games without a complete game. They fall one short of the major-league record of 140 set by the Angels earlier this season.
2001: The Mets lose their 5th straight game, falling to the Padres by a score of 2 - 1. San Diego's Trevor Hoffman gets the save, becoming the 14th pitcher in history to reach the milestone of 300 saves. He also ties John Wetteland as the second-fastest to reach the mark.
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