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Box Score - Game One: Mets 11 Marlins 2
- Brandon Nimmo*; CF 2 for 4; double; 2 runs scored; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 K;
- Rafael Ortega*; CF 0 for 0;
- Ronny Mauricio#; 2B-SS 1 for 5; 1 run scored; 2 Ks;
- Pete Alonso; 1B 4 for 4; HR (46); double; 4 runs scored; 2 RBIs;
- Francisco Lindor#; SS 2 for 4; HR (28th); 1 run scored; 4 RBIs; 1 walk;
- Luis Guillorme*; 2B 0 for 0;
- Mark Vientos; DH 1 for 4; HR (9th); 1 run scored; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 K;
- Jeff McNeil*; RF 1 for 4; 1 RBI;
- DJ Stewart*; RF 0 for 0;
- Francisco Alvarez; C 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2 K;
- Brett Baty*; 3B 1 for 4; 1 run scored;
- Tim Locastro; LF 0 for 3; 1 run scored; 2 K;
- Joey Lucchesi*; (W, 4-0) 6 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 7 hits; 2 walks; 3 Ks;
- Trevor Gott; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K;
- Drew Smith; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 2 walks; 1 K;
- Grant Hartwig; 1 inning; no runs; no hits;
From the Mets 11 Marlins 2 Game 1 Post Game Notes:
- Mets: Saw their four-game losing streak come to an end...Are 8-3 against Miami this season and have outscored them, 57-30...Was New York’s 32nd game with three or more home runs, tied for the most such games in a single season in franchise history (Also: 2019).
- Joey Lucchesi: Tossed his third quality start of the season...Has allowed three runs or fewer in 15 of his 17 starts as a Met...Is on a career-high four-game winning streak.
- Pete Alonso: Put the Mets on the board with a two-run homer in the first...Has 192 career home runs, tied with Howard Johnson for the fourth-most in franchise history...Has 117 RBI, tied with Bernard Gilkey (1996) and Johnson (1991) for the sixth-most by a Met in a single season...Is second in the majors and the National League in homers at 46...Now has 26 home runs against Miami in his career, tied with David Wright for the most by any Met against the Marlins...Scored a career-high four runs.
- Francisco Lindor: Launched a two-run homer to left center in the third inning...Also smacked a two-run single up the middle with the bases loaded in the seventh.
- Mark Vientos: Belted a two-run shot to center in the sixth inning...Is slugging .527 in the month of September...Has four home runs in his last six games and three home runs in four games against Miami this season.
Mets YouTube Channel: Mets Vs. Marlins Game 1 Highlights.
Joey Lucchesi says that his Uber got into a car accident yesterday leaving the stadium. Tylor Megill saw the whole thing happen from around the block and helped him.
Despite waking up with a sore back, Lucchesi says that he wanted to make his last start of the season today. pic.twitter.com/B78aT22vZ4
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 27, 2023
"I wanted to show people I still belong here and I feel like I made that case... I feel like I'm going to come back stronger and better"
- Joey Lucchesi on coming back from Tommy John surgery this season pic.twitter.com/kauulw2jcq
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 27, 2023
Ronny Mauricio sees some time at shortstop for the first time in the big leagues pic.twitter.com/NOCfexfXzl
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 27, 2023
Joey Lucchesi says that his Uber got into a car accident yesterday leaving the stadium. Tylor Megill saw the whole thing happen from around the block and helped him.
Despite waking up with a sore back, Lucchesi says that he wanted to make his last start of the season today. pic.twitter.com/B78aT22vZ4
"I wanted to show people I still belong here and I feel like I made that case... I feel like I'm going to come back stronger and better"
- Joey Lucchesi on coming back from Tommy John surgery this season pic.twitter.com/kauulw2jcq
Ronny Mauricio sees some time at shortstop for the first time in the big leagues pic.twitter.com/NOCfexfXzl
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 27, 2023Box Score - Game Two: Marlins 4 Mets 2
- Brandon Nimmo*; LF 1 for 4; 2 Ks;
- Ronny Mauricio#; 2B 0 for 4;
- Pete Alonso; 1B 1 for 4; double; 2 Ks;
- Francisco Lindor#; SS 2 for 3; 2 HRs (29th and 30th); 2 runs scored; 2 RBIs; 1 walk;
- DJ Stewart*; RF 0 for 4; 2 Ks;
- Brett Baty*; 3B 0 for 4; 2 Ks;
- Mark Vientos; DH 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K;
- Rafael Ortega*; CF 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K;
- Omar Narváez*; C 2 for 3; 1 K;
- Francisco Alvarez; PH 0 for 1; 1 K;
- Kodai Senga; 5 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 3 hits; 3 walks; 8 Ks;
- Anthony Kay*; 1 inning; no runs;
- Phil Bickford; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hits; 1 walks; 2 Ks;
- Brooks Raley*; 1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; 1 K;
- Adam Ottavino; (L, 1-7) 1 inning; 2 runs; 1 ER; 3 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks;
From the Marlins 4 Mets 2 - Game 2 - Post Game Notes:
- Mets: Moved to 8-8 when tied after eight innings...Have won or split 27 of their 29 doubleheaders since 2021.
- Kodai Senga: Became the 13th pitcher in Mets history to record 200+ strikeouts in a season...Joins Dwight Gooden as the only Mets rookie to have 200 or more strikeouts in a season...Finished the season with a 2.98 ERA (55 ER/166.1 IP), the ninth-lowest mark by a Mets rookie in franchise history (Min. 100.0 IP).
- Francisco Lindor: Launched a solo homer to right center in the second to put the Mets on the board...Also blasted a solo shot to right in the fourth inning, his 30th homer of the season...Became the fourth player in franchise history to have a 30-30 season, joining David Wright (2007), Howard Johnson (1991, 1989, 1987) and Darryl Strawberry (1987)...Joins Barry Larkin (1996), Álex Rodríguez (1998), Jimmy Rollins (2007) and Hanley Ramírez (2008) as the only shortstops in major league history with a 30-30 season...Joins Johnson, Rollins, José Cruz (2001), Carlos Beltrán (2004) and José Ramírez (2018) as the only switch hitters with a 30-30 season...Joins Dave Kingman (4/26/81), Tommie Agee (5/11/69) and Gil Hodges (5/30/62) as the only Mets in franchise history with three homers across a doubleheader...Courtesy of Sarah Langs.
The dugout greeted Kodai Senga with applause after he reached 200 strikeouts for the season 👻🧡💙 pic.twitter.com/JQtgU4NYpz
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 28, 2023
All love (and the wings celebration from Kodai Senga) in the dugout after Francisco Lindor joined the 30/30 club 🧡💙 pic.twitter.com/XaF4ZOGf8z
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 28, 2023
3️⃣0️⃣/3️⃣0️⃣
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 28, 2023
With Francisco Lindor's home run tonight, he has himself 30 home runs and 30 steals on the season. Congrats, @Lindor12BC 🔥 pic.twitter.com/AwVS9gGehm
With his second home run of the night, Francisco Lindor joins a list of great Mets as the 4th player in Mets history to record 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a season 💥🏃🏻♂️ pic.twitter.com/Z0ZGAvRX6M
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 28, 2023
Buck Showalter praises Kodai Senga after the final start of his rookie season:
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 28, 2023
"You think about all the challenges he faced coming over here, we're so proud of him. He's worked so hard to make everybody proud of his efforts" pic.twitter.com/hzXfbmbgaM
Buck Showalter shares what it means to Francisco Lindor to join the 30/30 club:
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 28, 2023
"It's nothing from a selfish standpoint, but Francisco has got a really great grasp of baseball history and he loves being part of it" pic.twitter.com/mMIUZg4bhA
Kodai Senga shares what it means to him to reach 200 career strikeouts: pic.twitter.com/rgKreVIj72
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 28, 2023
Kodai Senga shares if this season has exceeded his expectations:
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 28, 2023
"Honestly going in, I had no expectations and I had no idea what I was capable of." pic.twitter.com/NjcAV08JaU
On @Honda SportsNite, @DaniWex and @emacSNY analyze the milestones made by the Mets in tonight's game and how tough it is for the Yankee fans to not frustratingly think about what could've been after watching Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge dominate this year https://t.co/MNryM9EnUK pic.twitter.com/7G9iqGOHGW
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 28, 2023
At least 200 strikeouts and an ERA below 3.00 in first MLB season:
— New York Mets Stats (@NYMStats) September 28, 2023
Kodai Senga: 2023
Hideo Nomo: 1995
Dwight Gooden: 1984
Gary Nolan: 1967
Herb Score: 1955
Grover Alexander: 1911
Kid Nichols: 1890
Ed Morris: 1884
George Derby: 1881
Larry Corcoran: 1880
Using Fangraphs WAR/$ value measurement, Francisco Lindor’s first 3 seasons as a Met were worth:
— Joe DeMayo (@PSLToFlushing) September 28, 2023
2021 - $33.6M
2022 - $52.7M
2023 (not including today) - $43.3M https://t.co/0mP64Y4Jou
Jeff Passan on @baseballisdead_ Podcast:
— Mike Mayer (@mikemayer22) September 27, 2023
“The Mets are a scary possibility for Juan Soto & I think the Mets probably are in a better position to offer prospects to go out & get him because I think Mets ownership has shown the aptitude & desire to sign guys like Soto long-term.”
Least appreciated Mets rookie pitching season: Gary Gentry’s 1969 — 35 starts, 233.2 innings, 13 wins, including a shutout for the division-clincher…and not a single ROY vote amid an underwhelming NL class. pic.twitter.com/JCgOoVT06f
— Greg Prince (@greg_prince) September 28, 2023
| Rk | Tm | W | L | W-L% | GB | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta Braves | 102 | 56 | .646 | -- | W 3 |
| 2 | Philadelphia Phillies | 89 | 69 | .563 | 13.0 | W 7 |
| 3 | Miami Marlins | 82 | 76 | .519 | 20.0 | W 1 |
| 4 | New York Mets | 72 | 86 | .456 | 30.0 | L 1 |
| 5 | Washington Nationals | 69 | 90 | .434 | 33.5 | L 3 |
| Average | 82 | 75 | .523 |
NY Post:
- Mets’ Francisco Lindor, Kodai Senga reach big milestones in split
- Mets shutting down Starling Marte for rest of season with optimism for 2024
- Francisco Lindor’s homer binge puts him in exclusive Mets 30-30 club
- Mets’ Joey Lucchesi earns win after wild Uber accident Tuesday night "Joey Lucchesi told reporters after his winning start Wednesday that his Uber got into a car accident when leaving Citi Field on Tuesday night...'The police were chasing this stranger, and then the guy collided into our car,' Lucchesi told reporters. 'Totally messed up the Uber’s left side — I was on the right side luckily. It wasn’t too drastic of a crash.'"
Mets.com:
- Lindor cranks 3 homers in doubleheader to join 30-30 club
- Game Story: Lindor homers twice in G2 of DH ▶️
- Minor car accident almost spoils Lucchesi's final '23 start
- Game Story: Mets bash trio of homers in G1 of DH ▶️
- Marte (groin) done for 2023, but Mets optimistic for '24
- Mets look to play spoiler in finale
- Each club's best prospect headed to the Arizona Fall League
- Injuries & Moves: Mets shut down Marte for season
- Mets' Top 30 Prospects list
Yahoo Sports/Mets:
- Marlins take second game of DH, tie Cubs for final wild-card spot
- Mets’ Francisco Lindor joins 30-30 club for first time: ‘It means a lot’
- After reaching 200 strikeouts, Kodai Senga eyes winning season for Mets in 2024
- Mets Pitcher Gets In Wild Uber Car Accident, Picks Up Win After
- Mets are ‘scary possibility’ to trade for Juan Soto if available, one insider believes
- Steve Cohen, Buck Showalter address grounds crew issue after Mets-Marlins postponement
- Texas Rangers approach AL West title behind former Yankees, Mets pitchers
- ICYMI in Mets Land: Shohei Ohtani buzz; Buck Showalter's future
- Latest on Buck Showalter's future as Mets enter final week of season
- Mets Minor League Mailbag: How close will top prospects be to majors when 2024 begins?
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Baseball America: 2023 Hot Sheet: Who Made the Most Appearances? (Subscription Required.)
- #11. Ronny Mauricio, SS, Mets "Mauricio has long been one of the best ball-strikers in the Mets’ minor leagues...His minor league strikeout rate improved greatly in 2023, dropping from 23.1% in 2022 to 18.2% this past season..."
- #20. Drew Gilbert, OF, Mets "struggled with Double-A Corpus Christi prior to the trade, but found his footing with Binghamton immediately, hitting .325/.423/.561 with six home runs in the 35 games...could debut in Flushing in 2024."
Baseball America: 2023 Baseball America Minor League All-Star Teams. SECOND TEAM: SS Jett Williams, Mets (AA); SP Tyler Stuart, Mets (AA);
For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.
Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.
MLB.com:
- Benches clear as Astros-Mariners battle for a Wild Card spot gets heated
- Acuña secures MLB's 1st 40-70 season as Braves nab NL's top seed
- Marlins jump into 3rd NL Wild Card spot
- 3-team tie? 4-team tie?! Chaotic playoff scenarios, explained
- Cy, sealed, delivered? Cole pitches shutout to wrap stellar season
- Another day, another 6 HUGE games today in postseason scramble
- 12 lessons from the first season under new rules
- The final Hitter Power Rankings of the regular season
- Pitchometer? Stopwatch? How the Veecks first tried the pitch timer
- Miggy swats 511th homer to tie Mel Ott
- Postseason Watch: Bracket, tiebreakers and more
- Cubs lose Wild Card position after 10-inning loss to Braves
- Murphy, Riley team up for the night's top play
- Rutschman, Rodriguez help O's inch closer to division title
- Dunning deals in stellar 7-inning gem in Anaheim
MLB Trade Rumors:
- Padres Prefer To Retain A.J. Preller, Bob Melvin In 2024
- AL West Notes: Scherzer, Rangers, A’s, Schanuel
- AL Central Notes: Twins, Baez, Arias
- AL East Notes: Yankees, Cora, Diaz, Mountcastle
- Angels Select Kelvin Caceres
- Cubs Activate Jeimer Candelario From 10-Day Injured List
- Nationals, Ildemaro Vargas Avoid Arbitration
- Mets Shut Starling Marte Down For The Season
- White Sox GM Chris Getz Discusses Tim Anderson’s Future
- Reds Release Kevin Newman
- Offseason Chat Transcript: Detroit Tigers
- Diamondbacks Designate Zach Davies For Assignment
- The Twins’ Bullpen Is In Good Shape For The Postseason
- MLB Trade Rumors Podcast: Free Agent Pitching Dark Horses, Padres To Cut Payroll, and If The Angels Should Rebuild
- Offseason Outlook: Detroit Tigers
Yahoo Sports:
- How Braves constructed a great roster that's built to last
- Thairo Estrada's 14th home run gives Giants early lead vs. Padres
- What Kodai Senga had to say about the strong ending to his rookie season with Mets
- No hangover here! Phillies comeback from 5-0 down for 44th comeback win this year
- Braves' Acuña Jr. makes history, creates 40-70 club
- MLB Wild Card betting tips
- MLB 2023 postseason tracker: Follow along with division chases and wild-card races as we count down to October
- Fitzgerald's speed provides Giants with ‘refreshing' element
ESPN:
- Acuña creates 40-70 club as Braves clinch 1-seed
- 'Different' Rays celebrate 10 days after clinching
- Mets say sorry to Marlins after wet field forced DH
- Sans scooter, Francona reflects on leaving game
- Boston's Cora on job security: 'I'll be here' in '24
- Cubs INF Candelario returns in loss to Braves
- Manfred hopes owners vote on A's move in Nov.
- Injured Marte won't return to Mets in final week
- As Francona prepares to say goodbye, a tribute to his humor and humanity
- Inside Justin Steele's long climb to the top of the Cubs rotation
CBS Sports:
- Ronald Acuña Jr. becomes first 40-70 player in MLB history as Braves knock Cubs out of playoff position in NL
- MLB playoff picture: What's at stake Wednesday, magic numbers, clinching scenarios, key games
- 2023 MLB playoff picture, bracket, baseball standings, magic numbers, tiebreakers as Phillies clinch
- Mets owner Steve Cohen apologizes to Marlins, who were reportedly 'furious' over postponed game
- 10 takeaways from 2023 MLB regular season: New rules work, preseason projections were wrong and more
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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Dick Gernert (1928)
- Ronn Reynolds (1958)
- Mike DeJean (1970)
- Danny Mendick (1993)
- Daniel Juarez (2000)
Died on this date:
- Carlos Diaz (2015)
1962 | In front of only 595 fans at Wrigley Field, the Cubs (58-101) beat the Mets (39-118) in the first meeting in major league history between two 100-loss teams before the series begins. The New York expansion team will split the remaining two games in Chicago to finish the season 40-120, establishing the record for the most losses in baseball's modern-era. |
2003 | At Turner Field in Atlanta, Jose Reyes becomes the second Mets player to hit a home run from both sides of the plate in one game. Lee Mazzilli was the first when he went yard twice against the Dodgers in LA on September 3, 1978. |
2008 | The Mets play their final game at Shea Stadium, a 4-2 loss to the Marlins, disappointing a sellout crowd by failing to qualify for the postseason on the last day of the season for the second consecutive year. After the contest, former Mets, including Hall of Famers Willie Mays, Yogi Berra, and Tom Seaver, as well as Darryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden and Mike Piazza, but not any of the club's current players, take part in a ceremony to celebrate the history of the 45 year-old ballpark in front of the subdued spectators gathered to 'Shea Goodbye'. |
2010 | David Wright sets the all-time Mets record for strikeouts in a season with 157. The third baseman passes the infamous mark shared by Dave Kingman (1982) and Tommie Agee (1970). |
2011 | Jose Reyes takes himself out of the season finale, after laying down a bunt single off Edinson Volquez in the first inning of the Mets' 3-0 victory over Cincinnati at Citi Field. The infield hit, which will be his last for the Mets until returning to the club in 2016, raises the shortstop's average to a league-leading .337, nudging Milwaukee's Ryan Braun for the NL batting crown, the first in franchise history. |
Centerfield Maz:
- Remembering Mets History (2019) Pete Alonso Sets MLB Rookie Single Season HR Record
- Remembering Mets History (1969) Mets Sweep Final Weekend Series As Their Pitchers Toss Three Shut Outs
- Remembering Mets History (2000) Mets Clinch Wild Card Berth & Second Straight Post Season
- Jason Phillips: Early 2000's Mets Back Up Catcher/ First Baseman (2001-2005)
- Remembering Mets History (2015) Mets Clinch 2015 NL Eastern Title
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