Mets News and Morning Links - 8/28/2023

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday to Mike Torrez and Joel Youngblood. Mets walk off Angels, Binghamton postponed while Syracuse, Brooklyn and St. Lucie fall.

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Box Score: Mets 3 Angels 2 

• Brandon Nimmo*; CF 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2K;
• Francisco Lindor#; SS 1 for 4; 1 run scored;
• Jeff McNeil*; 2B 1 for 4; 1 run scored;
• Pete Alonso; 1B 2 for 4; Double, 1 RBIs; 2Ks;
• Daniel Vogelbach*; DH 2 for 3;
• Danny Mendick; DH 0 for 1; 1K;
• Francisco Alvarez; C 1 for 3; 1 RBI; 1K;
• Tim Locastro; PR 0 for 0; 1 run scored;
• DJ Stewart*; RF 1 for 4; 1K;
• Mark Vientos; 3B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2Ks;
• Rafael Ortega*; LF 1 for 4; 1 RBIs; 2Ks;
• David Peterson*; 7 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 3 hits; 3walks; 8Ks;
• Drew Smith; 1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 2Ks;
• Adam Ottavino; (W,1-4) 1 inning; no runs; 1K; 

Mets 3 Angels 2 Post Game Notes:

• Mets: Earned their fifth walk-off win of the season...Was their second-ever walk-off win against the Angels (6/11/05, 10 innings)...Four of New York’s five walk-off wins this season have come against Interleague opponents, the most such wins in the majors...Earned their first win in Interleague play since July 25 at New York-AL, snapping a nine-game losing streak against AL opponents.
• David Peterson: Threw a season-high 7.0 innings...Was his fourth career start of 7.0 or more innings and his first at Citi Field (Last: 6/26/22 at Miami)...Was his first quality start since June 27 vs. Milwaukee...Struck out a season-high-tying eight batters (Also: 4/22 at San Francisco).
• Rafael Ortega: Drove in the winning run with a walk-off single...Was his second-career walk-off hit and RBI (Also: 8/23/21 vs. COL with CHI-NL, two-run homer).
• Francisco Alvarez: Put the Mets on the board with an RBI single in the fourth, snapping an 0-11 drought.
• Pete Alonso: Tied the game with an RBI double to left center in the eighth...Has 21 extra-base hits, 35 RBI, 23 runs, 20 walks and a .937 OPS in 41 games following the All-Star break...Is tied for fourth in the majors in RBI in that span.
• Francisco Lindor: Extended his hitting streak to 13 games with a single to center in the eighth, tied for the second-longest in his career and tied for his longest hitting streak as a Met (Also: 9/14 - 9/28/2022)...Is two games shy of his career-long hitting streak (4/29 - 5/14/2018).

Mets YouTube Channel: Mets Vs. Angels Highlights

Mets YouTube Channel: Locker Room reaction. 

all the pigeon wanted was the best seat in the house

(via @peacock) pic.twitter.com/QWZsswk3dl

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 27, 2023

Buck Showalter credits David Peterson's performance today:

"He very quietly has been real competitive for us and that was the key to this outing... he kept Ohtani from hurting and that's quite a feat" pic.twitter.com/iOybqTq8EM

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 27, 2023

Buck Showalter talks on Pete Alonso's decision to want to play today after getting hit by a pitch yesterday:

"His competitive juices took over and he wanted to be back out there... I've been hit in the head before, it tells you have tough you have to be" pic.twitter.com/iLECsAPEYc

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 27, 2023

National League East Detailed Standings

Rk	Tm	W	L	W-L%	GB	Strk
1	Atlanta Braves	84	45	.651	--	L 1
2	Philadelphia Phillies	72	58	.554	12.5	W 3
3	Miami Marlins	66	65	.504	19.0	W 1
4	Washington Nationals	61	70	.466	24.0	L 1
5	New York Mets	60	71	.458	25.0	W 1
	Average	68	61	.526

Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 8/28/2023.

Today's Game:

Rangers (73-57) @ Mets (60-71), 7:10 pm

NYM: Tylor Megill (#38, 27, RHP, 7-7, 5.54)
TEX: Jon Gray (#22, 31, RHP, 8-7, 3.76)

213 Miles From Shea:

• Game Preview: Rangers vs Mets

NY Post:

• Pete Alonso frustrated by Angels pitcher’s ‘really bad miss’ during plunking
• Craig Counsell halts contract talks with Brewers as uncertainty continues
• Pigeon takes over Citi Field as grounds crew chasing it gets ‘booed vociferously’
• Today’s Iconic Moment in NY Sports History: Pete Alonso becomes the Mets single season home run leader
• Marlins demote David Robertson from closer role after Mets trade
• Mets won’t let Shohei Ohtani live down his Citi Field light destruction
• New York Mets rally to walk off Los Angeles Angels on Sunday
• Max Scherzer’s wife Erica told him to accept Mets trade: ‘She gets it’

Newsday:

• Pete Alonso retaliates with his bat during Mets' win over Angels
• David Peterson spins best start of year in Mets' walk-off win over Angels
• Massapequa world softball champs throw ceremonial first pitches at Mets game

Mets.com:

• Peterson a 'competitive force' in finale
• Game Story: Ortega, Mets walk off Halos ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Vientos activated; Brigham promoted from Triple-A
• Mets set to face Rangers' powerful offense
• Breaking down the Mets' options for 5th starter

Yahoo Sports/Mets:

• Mets host the Rangers to start 3-game series
• Noah Syndergaard is designated for assignment by Guardians
• All 30 managers that started the MLB season are still employed, but the axe could be coming soon
• Mets rally, edge Angels and avoid sweep
• Mets Notebook: Pete Alonso, Buck Showalter not motivated to retaliate after Braves righty plunked slugger
• Mets honor Massapequa Little League Softball World Series champions at Citi Field
• Get to know Mets pitching prospect Tyler Stuart, who leads the minors in ERA
• David Peterson showcases potential, sets stage for Mets' walk-off win over Angels
• Mets’ David Peterson hopes to build off of success from best start of season

Metsmerized:

• Nightengale: Mets Expected to Trade Alonso This Winter
• Sam Coonrod, Sean Reid-Foley Making Their Cases For 2024
• Rafael Ortega Walks It Off Behind Strong Start By David Peterson
• Carlos Carrasco Shows Again Why He Should Be Removed From Rotation
• Mets Minors Recap: Mike Vasil, Ronny Mauricio Contribute Big Nights For Syracuse

Amazing Avenue:

• Mets 3, Angels 2—Ortega!
• Mets Daily Prospect Report, 8/27/23: The power continues!

Faith and Fear in Flushing:

• Ohtani’s Choice

The Sports Daily:

• New York Mets Walk Off With 3-2 Win Over Los Angeles Angels

Kiner's Korner:

• Solid Peterson Outing and Ortega Walk Off Squeeze Mets to Victory.

Mets360:

• What the heck happened this weekend?

Mets Daddy:

• Bring Back Thor

Elite Sports NY:

• Probable pitchers as Mets continue homestand vs. Rangers

Mack's Mets: 

• Tom Brennan - A Perfect Day of Mets Baseball

Mets Minors:

• Mets Recap: McIlwain Continues Hot Stretch With Two Doubles
• Mets Sign Daniel Palka To Minor League Deal

SportSpyder Mets Links: 

Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Syracuse loses to Buffalo, 5-2, on Sunday, Mets finish homestand with 6-5 record
• 8/27/2023 - Box Score: Buffalo Bisons 5 Syracuse Mets 2
• Wyatt Young*;  SS 2 for 4; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1K;
• Ronny Mauricio#; 2B 0 for 3; 2 walks; 2Ks;
• Brett Baty*; 3B 0 for 3; 2 walks;
• Carlos Cortes*; LF 0 for 2; 3 walks;
• Brandon McIlwain; CF 2 for 4; 2 doubles, 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1K;
• Michael Perez*; C 2 for 5; 1K;
• Joe Suozzi; RF 1 for 5; 1 run scored; 1K;
• José Mena; DH 0 for 4; 1 walk; 1K;
• Mateo Gil; 1B 0 for 4;
• José Butto; (L,3-7) 5 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 7 hits; 4walks; 3Ks;
• Hunter Parsons; 2.2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1walk; 1K;
• Vinny Nittoli; 1.1 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 2walks; 1K; 
• Today's Syracuse Mets Lineup - 8/27/2023

Brandon McIlwain: 🔥
We’re on the board in the first! pic.twitter.com/MHbk6xRgeu

— Syracuse Mets (@SyracuseMets) August 27, 2023

Look who's back with the SMets 💪
Welcome home, Daniel Palka #PalkSmash pic.twitter.com/4ja6Q7oZHB

— Syracuse Mets (@SyracuseMets) August 27, 2023

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Press Release: Sunday’s Rumble Ponies Game Against Fisher Cats Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather
• Today's Binghamton Rumble Ponies Lineup - 8/27/2023
• 8/27/2023: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes

Brooklyn Cyclones:

• Game Recap: Tourists' Seven-Run First Sinks Cyclones in Finale
• 8/27/2023 Box Score: Asheville Tourists 8 Brooklyn Cyclones 1
• Jett Williams; SS 0 for 3; 1 walk;
• Kevin Parada; C 1 for 4; double, 2Ks;
• Ryan Clifford*; 1B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1K;
• Stanley Consuegra; RF 0 for 4; 2Ks;
• Alex Ramírez; CF 0 for 4; 2Ks;
• D'Andre Smith; 2B 0 for 4; 2Ks;
• Omar De Los Santos; LF 0 for 3;
• Drake Osborn; DH 0 for 3; 2Ks;
• Chase Estep*; 3B 1 for 2; HR (3rd), 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 
• Robert Colina; (L,3-5) 0.2 innings; 6 runs; 4 ERs; 3 hits; 1 walk;
• Miguel Alfonseca; 3.1 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 5 hits; 1K;
• Bailey Reid; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1walk; 2Ks;
• Sammy Tavarez; 2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 3 walks; 2Ks;
• Kolby Kubichek; 1 inning; no runs; 1K; 

• Today's Brooklyn Cyclones Lineup - 8/27/2022
• Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 8/27/2023

St. Lucie Mets:

• Game Recap: Dunedin Blue Jays win slugfest 13-8 over St. Lucie Mets in series finale
• 8/27/2023 Box Score: Dunedin Blue Jays 13 St. Lucie Mets 8 
• Marco Vargas*; SS 2 for 5; 2 runs scored; 1 RBI; 1K;
• Nick Morabito; CF 3 for 5; 1 run scored; 2 RBIs;
• Ronald Hernandez#; DH 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 2Ks;
• Wilfredo Lara; RF 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 walk;
• Vincent Perozo*; C 0 for 4; 1 walk; 1K;
• Diego Mosquera; 2B 1 for 3; 1 run scored; 2 walks; 1K;
• Kellum Clark*; LF 1 for 5; 1 run scored; 2K;
• Nick Lorusso; 3B 2 for 4; double, 2 runs scored; 1 RBI;
• Yeral Martinez*; 1B 1 for 2; 1 run scored; 2 RBIs; 2 walks;
• Ernesto Mercedes; (L,0-1) 3 innings; 3 runs; 2 ERs; 4 hits; 4walks; 5Ks;
• Jose Gomez; 2 innings; 4 runs; 3 ERs; 2 hits; 1walk; 2Ks;
• Christopher Vasquez; 1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 1walk;
• Bryce Jenkins; 1 inning; 2 runs; 2 ER; 1 hit; 1walks; 1K;
• Brawny Reyes; 1 inning; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 3 hits; 1walk; 

• Today's St. Lucie Mets Lineup - 8/27/2023

For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.

MLB and NL East Links:

Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.

MLB.com:

• Power Rankings: Team on the rise cracks Top 5
• For first time this year, Mariners stand alone atop AL West
• Yanks-Rays tensions flare after Arozarena gets drilled
• Verlander, Miggy share salute before final faceoff
• Elly uncorks 99.7 mph laser to thwart Carroll's inside-the-park HR bid
• Who are MLB's best starting pitchers in 2023?
• Dominant Dodgers duo helps power series win at Fenway
• California wins Little League World Series on walk-off HR
• The 21st-rounder crushing it for a contender
• Carroll continues ROY chase as 4th rookie of 20/40 club
• Girls expand their skillsets at Breakthrough Series
• 5 series to watch to close out August
• With a spring in his step, Jays outfielder reels in top play
• Tai Peete's first pro two homers are grand, indeed
• Brewers take 8-game win streak into NL Central showdown

MLB Trade Rumors:

• Guardians Designate Noah Syndergaard For Assignment
• Injury Notes: Dodgers, Devers, Manning, Houser
• Grifol: Relief Role Not Under Consideration For Michael Kopech
• NL East Notes: Robertson, Albies, Nationals
• Bo Bichette, Matt Chapman Exit With Injuries
• Tigers Outright Isan Diaz
• West Notes: Eovaldi, Ohtani, Giants, Silseth
• Dodgers Claim Tyson Miller, Move Tony Gonsolin To 60-Day IL
• Astros Notes: Brantley, Maton, Blanco
• NL Central Notes: Ashby, Fulmer, Senzel, Zuniga, Naile
• Diamondbacks Designate Nabil Crismatt, Select Ryan Thompson
• Blue Jays Place Erik Swanson On 15-Day Injured List
• Mets Designate Adam Kolarek, Abraham Almonte For Assignment
• Rockies Release Jurickson Profar
• Have The Tigers Found A Hidden Gem Of A Slugger?

Yahoo Sports:

• What are 'bulk guys' and are they working in SF?
• Why Thairo Estrada made pregame speech prior to Giants' series finale vs. Braves
• MLB power rankings: Dodgers, Mookie Betts approach Braves country in NL standings, MVP race
• Beck shares how impactful Estrada was in Giants' win over Braves
• Lake High School alum Tim Orr transfers to play baseball for Kent State
• Kapler details what makes Beck's pitch arsenal so effective
• Mookie Betts' return to Fenway exposed Red Sox's lack of ambition
• Detroit Tigers game vs. New York Yankees: Time, TV channel, more info
• J.D. Davis, Patrick Bailey power Giants past Braves to avoid sweep
• September Top 300 Overall

ESPN:

• Little League, big hero: Lappe lifts Calif. to title
• Benches empty as Rays beat 'last-place' Yankees
• Guardians designate Syndergaard for assignment
• Rockies drop Profar; call up Goodman, who stars
• Angels' Silseth back with team after head injury
• Jays' Bichette (quadriceps) exits after five innings
• Brewers owner optimistic about stadium talks
• How the Giants are wild-card contenders -- without a single star
• The gripping sacrifice of Randy Arozarena: 'He's a tiger'

CBS Sports:

• California wins 2023 Little League World Series over Curaçao on walk-off home run
• Braves vs. Giants odds, start time: 2023 MLB picks, Sunday Night Baseball predictions from proven model
• Yankees, Rays have benches clear twice after Randy Arozarena hit by pitch
• Dodgers' Freddie Freeman reaches 50 doubles and has chance to accomplish feat MLB hasn't seen since 1930s
• Dodgers' Mookie Betts homers vs. Red Sox in first series at Fenway Park since 2020 trade

Braves.com:

• Despite loss, Braves see positives in Shuster's return
• Game Story: Ozuna homers in San Francisco finale ▶️
• Power Rankings: Braves hold steady at No. 1
• Braves' road trip continues in Denver

Marlins.com:

• Bullpen comes up big in finale win over Nats
• Game Story: Soler mashes 35th homer ▶️
• A look at some of the Marlins' top prospects
• Sandy eyes more success in Citrus Series

Phillies.com:

• Nola (1 H, 9 K's) has Phils' rotation peaking
• Game Story: Schwarber clubs leadoff HR ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Suárez set to throw live BP
• Walker set for showdown vs. Halos

Nationals.com:

• Williams' strong start spoiled by one pitch, quiet bats
• Game Story: Nats flash leather in finale ▶️
• Checking in with prospect Andrew Pinckney
• Gray eyes more road success in Toronto

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Billy Cowan (1938)
• Mike Torrez (1946)
• Joel Youngblood (1951)

Transactions:

New York Mets traded Gerald Young, Mitch Cook and Manny Lee to the Houston Astros for Ray Knight on August 28, 1984.

New York Mets traded Alejandro Pena to the Atlanta Braves for Tony Castillo and Joe Roa on August 28, 1991.

National Pastime.com:

1884	New York Gotham pitcher Mickey Welch strikes out the first nine Cleveland Blues hitters to come to the plate, establishing a major league record. The mark will last until 1970 when Mets right-hander Tom Seaver strikes out the last ten San Diego he faces in a Shea Stadium contest.
1962	Al Jackson limits the opposing batters to three hits, going the distance in the Mets’ 2-0 victory over the Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium. The 26 year-old left-hander’s effort marks the fourth time he has blanked the opponents, accounting for all of the expansion team’s shutouts the entire season.

2003

Jose Reyes becomes the youngest player in major league history to hit a home run from each side of the plate. The 20 year-old shortstop accounts for all the Mets runs, hitting a solo shot from the right side of the dish off southpaw Mike Hampton in the fifth inning, and then, batting as left-handed hitter in the ninth, a two-run dinger off right-hander Trey Hodges in the team's 3-1 victory over Atlanta at Turner Field.

Baseball Reference:

1989: Frank Viola and the Mets outduel Orel Hershiser and the Dodgers 1 - 0 in the first-ever regular-season matchup of defending Cy Young Award winners.

1993:The Mets sign P Kirk Presley, their top pick in this year's amateur draft, for $960,000. The pitcher is a distant cousin of Elvis Presley. In 1999, Gerry Hunsicker will recall his decision to draft Presley: "I didn't make one of the brightest decisions of my career when I passed on a young pitcher out of Ferrum College (Billy Wagner) and chose another who never got out of A ball."

Centerfield Maz:

• Joel Youngblood: Late Seventies / Early Eighties Mets All Star (1977-1982)
• Remembering Mets History (1989) Frank Viola Outduels Orel Hershiser 1-0 in Historical Matchup
• Former Mets Relief Pitcher Turned Pitching Coach: Mike Maddux (1993-1994)
• Remembering Mets History (2022) Mets Old Timers Day & Willie's #24 Retired
• Remembering Mets History (1974) Benny Ayala Becomes First Mets Rookie to HR in His First Career At Bat

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