Mets News and Morning Links - 9/17/2023

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday John Franco. Mets fall to Reds 3-2, Syracuse wins 7-2 and Binghamton gets their 14th shutout of year in 6-0 win.

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Box Score: Reds 3 Mets 2

• Brandon Nimmo*; CF 0 for 5; 1 K;
• Francisco Alvarez; C 2 for 5; 1 RBI; 1 K;
• Pete Alonso; 1B 0 for 4; 1 run scored; 1 walk; 1 K;
• Francisco Lindor#; SS 1 for 2; 2 walks;
• Ronny Mauricio#; 3B 2 for 4; Stolen Base; 1 RBI; 1 K;
• Jeff McNeil*; 2B 0 for 3; 1 walk;
• Mark Vientos; DH 1 for 4; 2 K;
• DJ Stewart*; RF 0 for 4; 2 K;
• Tim Locastro; LF 1 for 2; 1 run scored;
• Daniel Vogelbach*; PH 1 for 1;
• Rafael Ortega*; PR 0 for 0;
• Tylor Megill; (L, 8-8) 5.2 innings; 3 runs; 2 ERs; 9 hits; 2 walks; 2 Ks;
• Brooks Raley*;  1.1 innings; no runs; 3 Ks;
• Trevor Gott;  1 inning; no runs; 2 walks; 1 K;
• Adam Ottavino;  1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; 

From the Reds 3 Mets 2 Post Game Notes: 

• Mets: Move to 12-19 against the NL Central...Are 22-25 in one-run games.
• Tylor Megill: Has allowed three or fewer runs in each of his last six starts, the second-longest such streak of his career...Allowed three or fewer runs in seven straight starts from June 23 - July 28, 2021.
• Ronny Mauricio: Put the Mets on the board with a single to left-center in the first...Was his first career RBI as a right-handed batter...Has five RBI over his last four games.
• Francisco Alvarez: Laced an RBI double to left in the fourth inning...Has a .982 OPS in September thus far.

MLB YouTube Channel: Mets Vs. Reds Highlights.

SNY on YouTube: Tylor Megill Post Game Reaction. 

"He's made some plays that not every third baseman will be able to make because of his arm strength"

Buck Showalter talks about Ronny Mauricio getting acclimated to playing third base: pic.twitter.com/4swwwYS78b

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 17, 2023

National League East Standings

Rk	Tm	W	L	W-L%	GB	Strk
1	Atlanta Braves	96	52	.649	--	L 2
2	Philadelphia Phillies	81	67	.547	15.0	W 2
3	Miami Marlins	77	72	.517	19.5	W 2
4	New York Mets	68	80	.459	28.0	L 2
5	Washington Nationals	65	84	.436	31.5	L 5
	Average	77	71	.522

Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 9/17/2023.

Today's Game: 

Reds (78-72) @ Mets (68-80), 1:40 pm

NYM: José Quintana (#62, 34, LHP, 2-5, 3.05)
CIN: Brandon Williamson (#55, 25, LHP, 4-4, 4.47)

NY Post:

• Ex-Yankee Harrison Bader excited to be in playoff race with Reds
• Mets’ back-end starters pitching better, but Buck Showalter has word of caution
• Ronny Mauricio’s two-hit night all for naught in Mets’ loss to Reds

• Why the Mets must lock up Pete Alonso long-term

Newsday:

• Mets' ninth-inning rally fizzles out in loss to Reds
• Long Island's John Nolan, lead singer of Taking Back Sunday, to throw out first pitch at Citi Field Sunday
• Tylor Megill has shown the Mets something, but he still has a ways to go

Mets.com:

• Megill works through trouble in latest audition for '24
• Game Story: Mauricio, Alvarez provide RBIs ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Baty (left groin strain) day to day
• Rock-solid Quintana on the hill in finale

Yahoo Sports/Mets:

• With eye on postseason, Reds look to complete sweep of Mets
• Cincinnati Reds bullpen picks up load again as Reds beat New York Mets to win 5th of 6
• Who are these guys? Cincinnati Reds bullpen defies odds, bios to lead upstart playoff push

Metsmerized:

• Megill, Offense Falls Short In Mets’ 3-2 Loss To Reds
• Yamamoto Would Give Mets Another Japanese Ace
• 2023 Trade Deadline Acquisitions Secure Binghamton Playoff Berth
• Peterson Strikes Out Season-High 10 Batters Against Reds

Amazing Avenue:

• Mets Daily Prospect Report, 9/16/23: Oh-Kay then
• Mets fall to Reds again

Faith and Fear in Flushing:

• There Are Worse Things
• The Blame Game

Mets360:

• Gut Reaction: Reds 3, Mets 2 (9/16/23)
• Brett Baty might force the Mets’ hand at third base

Metstradamus:

• Pitches Were Made, Lessons Were Learned

Kiner's Korner:

• Reds get a big home run and big outings from their bullpen to beat Mets

Mack's Mets: 

• Tom Brennan – These Guys Are Not in the Top 30?
• Reese Kaplan -- David Stearns Has a Lot of Things to Do
• SAVAGE VIEWS – Random Thoughts

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Syracuse:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Syracuse Bullpen Stars Again as the Mets Top Worcester 7-2 on Saturday Night
• Box Score: Syracuse Mets 7 Worcester Red Sox 2
• Danny Mendick; SS 3 for 5; 1 run scored;
• Brandon McIlwain; LF 0 for 2; Stolen Base; 1 run scored; 3 walks; 2 K;
• Daniel Palka*; 1B 1 for 4; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K;
• Abraham Almonte#; RF 1 for 5; 1 run scored; 1 RBI;
• Joe Suozzi; DH 1 for 4; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 1 walks; 1 K;
• José Peroza; 2B 1 for 4; 1 RBIs; 2 Ks;
• Jaylen Palmer; 3B 1 for 4; HR; 1 run scored; 2 RBIs; 1 K;
• Lorenzo Cedrola; CF 1 for 4; triple; 2 Ks;
• Matt O'Neill; C 1 for 4; HR; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 2 Ks;
• Justin Jarvis;  4.2 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 5 hits; 3 walks; 7 Ks;
• Anthony Kay*; (W, 4-1) 1.1 innings; no runs; 3 Ks;
• Nate Lavender*;  2 innings; no runs; 1 walk; 5 Ks;
• William Woods;  1 inning; no runs; 2 hits; 1 K; 

• Today's Syracuse Mets Lineup - 9/16/2023

Welcome back Anthony Kay! @TonyBuckets18 goes 1.1 innings, No Runs, No Hits, 3 Ks and he gets the win in his return to the @Mets org. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks pic.twitter.com/pnADZAUwRi

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

Nate Lavender continued his strong season for @SyracuseMets, 2 innings, No Runs, No Hits, 1 walk, 5 Ks. S-Mets win 7-2 on Saturday. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks pic.twitter.com/3dR1eyYmtB

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

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Four Ponies Pitchers Spin Shutout Against Reading on Saturday
• Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 6 Reading Fightin Phils 0
• Luis Guillorme*; SS 0 for 3; 2 walks; 1 K;
• Luisangel Acuña; 2B 1 for 5; stolen base; 1 run scored; 2 Ks;
• Jett Williams; CF 0 for 2; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 2 Ks;
• Drew Gilbert*; RF 1 for 3; 1 run scored; 1 walk; 1 K;
• Kevin Parada; C 0 for 2; 1 K; HBP;
• Hayden Senger; PR-C 0 for 0; 1 RBI; 1 walk;
• JT Schwartz*; 1B 0 for 2; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 1 walk;
• Jeremiah Jackson; DH 1 for 3; 1 walk; 2 Ks;
• Rowdey Jordan#; 3B 1 for 3; double; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 1 walk;
• Rhylan Thomas*; LF 1 for 3; 1 run scored; 1 walk;
• Benito García;  4.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 4 Ks;
• Trey McLoughlin; (W, 2-1) 1.2 innings; no runs; 1 K;
• Matt Minnick*;  2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 2 walks; 2 Ks;
• Daison Acosta;  1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; 1 K; 

• Today's Binghamton Rumble Ponies Lineup - 9/16/2023
• 9/16/2023: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes

2nd outing in AA for Benito Garcia and still hasn't allowed a run, 4.1 innings, No runs, 1 hit, 1 walk, 4 Ks, 53 pitches, 35 strikes. Mostly a reliever this year, he got the start Saturday for the @RumblePoniesBB. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09… pic.twitter.com/Ut3tl1sO0l

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 17, 2023

Kevin Parada gets HBP in the left knee and has been removed from the @RumblePoniesBB game. Hayden Senger replaces him. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks pic.twitter.com/iEADbrKA72

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

Jett Williams' Post Game Interview after the @RumblePoniesBB win 6-0. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks pic.twitter.com/AWmubKsaHh

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 17, 2023

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Bobby Wine (1938)
• John Franco (1960)
• Manuel Alvarez (1995)

Died on this date:

• Donn Clendenon (2005)

Transactions:

New York Mets sold Ken Sanders to the Kansas City Royals on September 17, 1976.

New York Mets signed free agent Greg Harris on September 17, 1976.

New York Mets traded Frank Tanana to the New York Yankees for Kenny Greer on September 17, 1993.

National Pastime.com:

1975	Mets right-fielder Rusty Staub, in a 5-2 loss to Chicago at Shea Stadium, homers off Ray Burris in the fourth frame for his 98th RBI of the season, establishing a new team record. 'Le Grand Orange' surpasses the franchise mark set by Donn Clendenon in 1970.
1977	Yankees DH Dave Kingman, with a third-inning round-tripper off Jim Crawford at Tiger Stadium, becomes the first player to homer for four different teams in one season. The much-traveled veteran will hit a total of 26 home runs this year playing for the Mets (9), Padres (11), Angels (2), and the Bronx Bombers (4).

1982

In the bottom of the seventh at Shea Stadium, Dave Kingman knots the score at 2-2 against the Redbirds when he hits the final homer of his league-leading season total of 37. The 33 year-old Mets slugger will finish the season hitting just .204, the lowest batting average ever for a player who wins a home run crown.

1984

Mets rookie Dwight Gooden ties a major league record shared by Luis Tiant (1968 Indians) and Nolan Ryan (1974 Angels) with a total of 32 strikeouts in two consecutive games. The 19 year-old Dr. K, who strikes out 16 Phillies in the team's 2-1 loss at Veterans Stadium, also fanned sixteen Buc batters in his last start, a 2-0 complete-game victory at Shea Stadium.

2016

Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson hits two extra-inning home runs in the same game, giving the team a 3-2 victory over the Twins at Citi Field. The Grandy Man ties the game leading off in the 11th inning and then hits a two-out solo homer, the club's 201st home run to set a franchise mark, in the following frame to end the game.

Baseball Reference:

1986 - The Mets clinch the National League East title with a 4 - 2 win over the Cubs at Shea Stadium as Dwight Gooden tosses a six-hitter. The Mets will win 108 games this season, most in the National League since the 1975 Reds.

Centerfield Maz:

• Remembering Mets History (1986) Mets Clinch the NL Eastern Title
• Remembering Mets History (2001) The Mets & Baseball Return's One Week After 911
• Remembering Mets History (1976) Jerry Koosman Wins His 20th Game
• 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)

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