Mets News and Morning Links - 9/16/2023

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday to Orel Hershiser, Desi Relaford and Luis Montas.  Mets lose to Reds, Syracuse loses to the Wo-Sox and Binghamton falls to the Fightin' Phils.

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9/15/2023 Box Score: Reds 5 Mets 3 

• Brandon Nimmo*; LF 1 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K;
• Francisco Lindor#; SS 0 for 4; 1 run scored; 1 K;
• DJ Stewart*; RF 2 for 4; 1 run scored; 1 K;
• Pete Alonso; 1B 1 for 4; HR (45th); 1 run scored; 3 RBIs; 1 K;
• Jeff McNeil*; 2B 1 for 4; double;
• Ronny Mauricio#; 3B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K;
• Rafael Ortega*; CF 0 for 2; 2 walks; 1 K;
• Mark Vientos; DH 0 for 4; 1 K;
• Omar Narváez*; C 0 for 3; 2 Ks;
• David Peterson*;  5.2 innings; 3 runs; 2 ERs; 6 hits; 2 walks; 10 Ks;
• Grant Hartwig; (L, 4-2) 1.2 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 3 Ks;
• Drew Smith;  0.2 innings; no runs;
• Phil Bickford;  1 inning; no runs; 

From the Reds 5 Mets 3 Post Game Notes:

• Mets: Move to 3-2 on the homestand...Are 9-14 when tied after six innings. 
• Pete Alonso: Tied the game with a three-run homer in the sixth...Joins Aaron Judge as the only active player with multiple seasons of 45 or more home runs...His 191 career home runs are the third-most in major league history by a player in their first five seasons...Courtesy of Elias.
• David Peterson: Struck out a career-high-tying 10 batters for the fourth time (Last: 7/1/22 vs. Texas)...Has eight or more strikeouts in three of his last four starts...Had one such start in his first 15 starts of the season.
• DJ Stewart: Is batting .329/.380/.753 over his last 23 games...Has 10 multi-hit efforts during that span.

MLB YouTube Channel: Mets Vs. Reds Highlights.

SNY on YouTube: Ronny Mauricio talks about playing 3B.

"A lot of it comes from the work that we put in with Hef and the catchers pregame"

David Peterson talks about his increased strikeout rate: pic.twitter.com/gwaTbLQr6o

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 16, 2023

Edwin Díaz has come up from the clubhouse to watch his brother Alexis face off against Pete Alonso pic.twitter.com/MhXZp247Mg

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 16, 2023

Buck Showalter says Edwin Díaz will travel to Port St. Lucie on Monday to throw a 20-pitch bullpen session: pic.twitter.com/48TQ2s8Vhx

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 15, 2023

Brett Baty says that imaging came back clean on his groin and he's feeling good: pic.twitter.com/yeXswT5uKj

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 15, 2023

Ronny Mauricio chats with Elly De La Cruz during batting practice pic.twitter.com/FsuSs5F8lR

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 15, 2023

Ahead of his official retirement this weekend, @AnthonyMcCarron, @BryanHoch, @martinonyc and @sal_licata share their favorite Bartolo Colón memories on BNNY: https://t.co/86YhKkdwfX

➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/zIItsG9KmE

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 15, 2023

National League East Detailed Standings

Rk	Tm	W	L	W-L%	GB	Strk
1	Atlanta Braves	96	51	.653	--	L 1
2	Philadelphia Phillies	80	67	.544	16.0	W 1
3	Miami Marlins	76	72	.514	20.5	W 1
4	New York Mets	68	79	.463	28.0	L 1
5	Washington Nationals	65	83	.439	31.5	L 4
	Average	77	70	.522

Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 9/16/2023.

Today's Game:

Reds (77-72) @ Mets (68-79), 7:10 pm

NYM: Tylor Megill (#38, 27, RHP, 8-7, 5.03)
CIN: Andrew Abbott (#41, 24, LHP, 8-5, 3.64)

NY Post:

• Mets’ Ronny Mauricio makes error in first MLB game at third base
• Yankees glad to be in Pittsburgh on day Roberto Clemente was honored
• Mets’ David Peterson rediscovers slider in solid outing vs. Reds
• Mets bullpen surrenders late homer in loss to Reds to snap winning streak
• Padres’ clubhouse culture, Manny Machado at center of $253M disaster season: report

Mets.com:

• Mauricio makes 3B debut as Mets test rookie talent
• Game Story: Alonso blasts three-run homer (45) ▶️
• What David Stearns will bring to the Mets
• Injuries & Moves: Baty (left groin strain) day to day
• Megill continues audition for '24 rotation

Yahoo Sports/Mets:

• Jonathan India's tie-breaking HR sends Reds over Mets
• Man snags 2 foul balls in span of 3 pitches at Citi Field, gives them to his mom as birthday gift
• 5 things to watch as Mets play Reds in three-game series at Citi Field
• ICYMI in Mets Land: Yoshinobu Yamamoto buzz; Kodai Senga's Cy Young case

Metsmerized:

• Alonso’s Three-Run Blast Not Enough As Mets Fall To Reds 5-3
• Series Preview: Surging Mets Host Young Cincinnati Reds
• Burning Questions For David Stearns
• 3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Impress in Series Win Over D-Backs
• Kodai Senga Should Be In Cy Young Contention
• Mets Minors Recap: Mike Vasil, Joander Suarez Toss Gems

Amazing Avenue:

• Mets Daily Prospect Report, 9/15/23: Hamel deals
• Reds 5, Mets 3—Comeback spoiled on Roberto Clemente Day
• This Week in Mets Quotes: Piazza reflects on 9/11, Maybelle Blair on receiving Mets Foundation Legacy Award
• The Mets welcome the Wild Card hopeful Reds
• Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series: We’ve got a POBO!
• Mets Daily Prospect Report, 9/15/23: Pitching pitching pitching

Mets360: 

• Gut Reaction: Reds 5, Mets 3 (9/15/23)
• The confusing roles of Jose Butto and Joey Lucchesi in the 2023 collapse

Metstradamus:

• Steers, But No Trumpets

Kiner's Korner:

• India's home run and Alexis Diaz's five out save send the Mets to defeat

Mets Daddy:

• Mets Trade Deadline Moves Bring Surprising Playoff Berth

Mack's Mets:

• Reese Kaplan -- David Stearns Has a Lot of Things to Do
• SAVAGE VIEWS – Random Thoughts
• Reese Kaplan -- Will David Stearns Begin with Changes at the Top?
• PIITB by JD- Good to be back

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Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse:

• Game Recap and Highlights: One inning dooms Mets as Syracuse falls to Worcester, 5-3, on Friday night
• 9/15/2023 - Box Score: Worcester Red Sox 5 Syracuse Mets 3
• Wyatt Young*; SS 0 for 4; 1 K;
• Brandon McIlwain; CF 1 for 4; 1 run scored; 2 Ks;
• Daniel Palka*; RF 1 for 3; 1 walk; 2 Ks;
• Abraham Almonte#; DH 1 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 walk;
• Carlos Cortes*; LF 0 for 4; 2 Ks;
• José Peroza; 2B 0 for 4;
• Michael Perez*; C 1 for 4; HR; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 2 Ks;
• Jaylen Palmer; 3B 1 for 4; HR: 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 3 Ks;
• Matt O'Neill; 1B 1 for 3; 1 K;
• Peyton Battenfield; (L, 1-6) 2.1 innings; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 5 hits; 4 walks; 2 Ks;
• Hunter Parsons;  2.2 innings; no runs; 3 Ks;
• Eric Orze;  2 innings; no runs; 2 walks; 5 Ks;
• Tyler Jay*;  1 innings; no runs; 2 Ks; 

• Today's Syracuse Mets Lineup - 9/15/2023

Jaylin Palmer and Michael Perez go deep for the @SyracuseMets but they fall 5-3 on Friday night. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks pic.twitter.com/RE5J80lp6t

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 16, 2023

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Ponies Fall to Reading in Tight Battle on Friday
• 9/15/2023 Box Score: Reading Fightin Phils 2 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 1
• Luis Guillorme*; 2B 0 for 2; 1 run scored; 3 walks; 2 Ks;
• Jett Williams; CF 2 for 4; stolen base, 1 K;
• Luisangel Acuña; SS 0 for 4; 3 Ks;
• Drew Gilbert*; LF 1 for 4; triple; 1 RBI; 2 Ks;
• Kevin Parada; C 0 for 3; 1 walk; 3 Ks;
• Jeremiah Jackson; 3B 0 for 4; 1 K;
• Rowdey Jordan#; RF 1 for 3; stolen base, caught stealing, 1 walk;
• Agustin Ruiz*; DH 1 for 4; 3 Ks;
• Mateo Gil; 1B 1 for 4; 1 K;
• Dominic Hamel;  5 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 2 walks; 8 Ks;
• Junior Santos; (H, 2) 1 inning; no runs; 2 walks;
• Kolby Kubichek; (L, 1-1)(BS, 1) 0.2 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 1 hit; 4 walks; 1 K;
• Wilkin Ramos;  2.1 innings; no runs; 2 walks; 3 Ks; 

• Today's Binghamton Rumble Ponies Lineup - 9/15/2023
• 9/15/2023: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes

Another night, another Dom-inant Dom Hamel performance. 5 innings, No Runs, 2 hits, 2 walks, 8 Ks - @RumblePoniesBB leads 1-0 after 5. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks pic.twitter.com/X3i9ocXYgw

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 16, 2023

Jett Williams reaches on an infield hit and steals second pic.twitter.com/tinsGuJzAM

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 16, 2023

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Orel Hershiser (1958)
• Desi Relaford (1973)
• Chris Carter (1982)

Died on this date:

• Wayne Twitchell (2010)
• Luis Montas (2000)

Transactions:

New York Mets released Wayne Kirby on September 16, 1998.

New York Mets signed free agent Elvin Ramirez on September 16, 2004.

Baltimore Orioles claimed Eric Hanhold of the New York Mets on waivers on September 16, 2019.

National Pastime.com:

1975	Mike Vail fails to break the major league rookie record for consecutive games with a hit shared by Richie Ashburn (1948, Phillies) and Alvin Dark (1948, Braves). The 23 year-old freshman left fielder has plenty of opportunities to hit safely in his 24th straight game, coming to the plate eight times in the Mets' 18-inning marathon with Montreal, a 4-3 victory over the Expos at Shea Stadium.
2007	David Wright, homering in the seventh inning of a 10-6 loss to Philadelphia at Shea Stadium, becomes the 30th member of the 30-30 club. Returning to the dugout, the Mets third baseman is greeted by hitting coach Howard Johnson, who along with Darryl Strawberry are the other Metropolitans to have also stolen thirty bases and hit 30 homers in the same season.

Baseball Reference:

1966 - The Mets (5) and Giants (3) tie a major-league record by using eight pinch hitters in the 9th inning as the Mets win, 5 - 4. Willie McCovey hits a 500-foot home run, judged the longest ever at Candlestick Park.

1971: At New York, lefty Juan Pizarro shuts out the Mets and Tom Seaver, 1 - 0. Pizarro does it all, clubbing a solo homer to win his own game. It's Pizarro's second shutout in a row and Seaver's first loss after seven straight wins. Tom's last loss was August 1st, also to Pizarro.

1996: In their 5 - 2 loss to the Braves, Mets OF Lance Johnson hits his 20th triple. He's the first National Leaguer to reach that plateau since Willie Mays in 1957.

Centerfield Maz:

• John Franco: Italian/ American - Mets Team Hall of Fame Pitcher (Part Two: 1999 - 2012)
• John Franco: Italian / American Mets Hall of Fame Pitcher (Part One)
• Remembering Mets History (1973) Mets Take Two of Three from Cubs & 2.5 Games Out of First Place
• Remembering Mets History (1969) Ron Swoboda Spoils Steve Carltons 19th K Record Performance

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