Mets News and Morning Links - 5/29/2024

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Steven Matz, Tyler Pill. and Binghamton Pitcher Luis Moreno.  Mets drop two to Dodgers, Syracuse, Brooklyn and St. Lucie all fall.

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5/28/2024 Box Score - Game 1: Los Angeles Dodgers 5 New York Mets 2

Francisco Lindor#; SS 1 for 5; HR; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 4 Ks; Pete Alonso; 1B 2 for 4; 1 K; Starling Marte; PR-RF 0 for 0; Brandon Nimmo*; LF 0 for 2; 2 walks; 2 Ks; J.D. Martinez; DH 1 for 4; 1 K; DJ Stewart*; RF 0 for 2; 1 walk; Harrison Bader; CF 0 for 0; 1 walk; Tyrone Taylor; CF-RF 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Mark Vientos; 1B 0 for 0; Jeff McNeil*; 2B 0 for 4; Brett Baty*; 3B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Tomás Nido; C 0 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Tylor Megill;  7 innings; no runs; 3 hits; 1 walk; 9 Ks; Reed Garrett; (H, 5) 0.1 inning; 1 run; 1 hit; Jake Diekman; (H, 5) 0.2 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K; Adam Ottavino; (BS, 2) 1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 3 hits; 1 K; Jorge López; (L, 1-2) 1 inning; 3 runs; 2 ERs; 3 hits; 2 Ks; 

MLB YouTube Channel: Mets Vs. Dodgers Game 1 Highlights. 

SNY on YouTube: Tylor Megill's Post Game Comments.

5/28/2024 Box Score - Game 2: Los Angeles Dodgers 3 New York Mets 0

Francisco Lindor#; SS 1 for 4; 1 K; Pete Alonso; 1B 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Brandon Nimmo*; LF 1 for 4; 2 Ks; DJ Stewart*; DH 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Starling Marte; RF 0 for 3; Mark Vientos; 3B 1 for 3; 1 K; Jeff McNeil*; 2B 0 for 3; Harrison Bader; CF 0 for 2; 1 walk; Omar Narváez*; C 0 for 2; 1 K; Tyrone Taylor; PH 0 for 1; 1 K; Tomás Nido; C 0 for 0; Jose Quintana*; (L, 1-5) 6 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 8 hits; 3 Ks; Dedniel Núñez;  2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Josh Walker*;  1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 

MLB YouTube Channel: Mets Vs. Dodgers Game 2 Highlights.

SNY on YouTube: Game 2 Post Game Comments.

From the Mets Double Header loss Post Game Notes - 5/28/2024:

• Mets: 
• Were swept in a double-header for the first time since August 12, 2023 vs. Atlanta.
• Moved to 3-7 in extra-inning games after their loss in Game One.
• Were held scoreless in Game Two...Was their sixth time being shut out this season and their fourth time being shut out at home.
• Francisco Lindor: Put the Mets on the board in game one with a two-run homer in the third...Has 472 hits as a Met, tied with Greg Jefferies for 10th-most in franchise history by a switch hitter.
• Jose Quintana: Tossed back-to-back quality starts for the first time this season.
• Tylor Megill: 
• Made his first start at Citi Field since March 31 .
• Recorded nine strikeouts, tied for the second-most in his career (Also: 5/4/22 vs. Atlanta)...Were tied with José Buttó (4/14/24 vs. KC) for the most by a Mets starter this season. 
• Was his third career start of 7.0 or more innings (Last: 9/30/23 vs. Philadelphia).

Mets.com: 

• Here's where things stand for Mets one-third of way through season
• Alvarez set to begin rehab assignment Thurs.
• Injuries & Moves: Jett Williams suffers setback
• 'Right choice' Strawberry lived up to billing
• Peterson set to return for finale vs. LA

Yahoo Sports/Mets:

• Mets Injury Tracker: Francisco Lindor says X-rays on hurt index finger came back clean
• Mets muster just three hits in 3-0 loss to Dodgers in Game 2 of doubleheader
• Dodgers snap longest losing streak in 5 years aided by late Mets blunders
• Mets' Top Prospect May Need Wrist Surgery
• Mets on the brink of demoting player who deserves to be in majors, says David Stearns

Metsmerized: 

• Mets Swept in Doubleheader With 3-0 Shutout Loss to Dodgers
• Top Prospect Jett Williams May Need Surgery
• Bullpen, Defense Blow Another Lead in 5-2 Loss to Dodgers
• Francisco Alvarez to Start Rehab Assignment This Week
• Doubleheader Game Chat: Dodgers vs Mets, 4:10 PM
• Series Preview: Struggling Mets Host the Struggling Dodgers
• Mets Minors Weekly Report: Luisangel Acuña Rakes for Syracuse

Amazing Avenue: 

• Mets drop both games of doubleheader to Dodgers
• Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week Eight

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Syracuse: 

• Syracuse Game Recap: Syracuse Mets drop series opener to Buffalo, 7-5, on Tuesday night at NBT Bank Stadium
• 5/28/2024 - Box Score: Buffalo Bisons 7 Syracuse Mets 5 
• Luisangel Acuña; 2B 2 for 4; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; Stolen Base (18); Jose Iglesias; SS 0 for 5; 1 K; Rylan Bannon; 3B 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Luke Ritter; LF 0 for 4; 1 run; 3 Ks; Trayce Thompson; RF 2 for 4; double; Rhylan Thomas*; CF 0 for 4; Mike Brosseau; 1B 2 for 4; double; 2 runs; Ji-Man Choi; DH 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 3 Ks; Joe Hudson; C 1 for 4; double; 1 run; 2 Ks; Joey Lucchesi*; (L, 2-2) 6 innings; 6 runs; 6 ERs; 9 hits; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Ty Adcock;  1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; Max Kranick;  2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 1 walk; 1 K;
• Press Release: José Butto named International League Pitcher of the Week

SNY on YouTube: Luis Angel Acuna Highlights.

Binghamton Rumble Ponies: 

• Had the day off Yesterday.  They return to action today Vs. Harrisburg 11:05 AM; RHP Nolan McLean (0-0, 6.75 ERA).

Brooklyn Cyclones: 

• Brooklyn Game Recap: Morabito Mashes, But Brooklyn Drops Opener To Jersey Shore
• 5/28/2024 Box Score: Jersey Shore BlueClaws 5 Brooklyn Cyclones 4 
• Nick Morabito; CF 4 for 5; HR; 2 runs; 3 RBIs; Nick Lorusso; 1B 1 for 5; 3 Ks; Junior Tilien; DH 1 for 4; 1 K; William Lugo; SS 1 for 4; 3 Ks; Stanley Consuegra; LF 1 for 4; 1 K; Wilfredo Lara; 3B 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; Jefrey De Los Santos*; 2B 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Christopher Suero; C 1 for 2; 1 run; 1 walk; Karell Paz*; RF 0 for 4; 1 K; Kade Morris;  5 innings; 2 runs; 1 ER; 3 hits; 3 walks; 2 Ks; Victor Castaneda; (L, 2-2) 1.1 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 4 hits; Jake Stevenson;  0.2 inning; no runs; Justin Lawson;  1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 1 walk; 
• Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 5/28/2024

St. Lucie Mets: 

• St. Lucie Game Recap: Blue Jays Win Opener vs. St. Lucie Mets 9-6 
• Marco Vargas*; 2B 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Jesus Baez; 3B 2 for 5; HR; 2 runs; 1 RBI; Boston Baro*; DH 1 for 4; 1 RBI; Ronald Hernandez#; RC 2 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 K; Colin Houck; SS 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Jeffry Rosa; RF 1 for 4; 1 K; Willy Fanas#; CF 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Estarling Mercado; 1B 1 for 2; HR; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 2 walks; 1 K; Kellum Clark*; LF 1 for 4; Triple; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Ernesto Mercedes; (L, 0-4) 4 innings; 6 runs; 5 ERs; 5 hits; 2 walks; 7 Ks; Saul García;  0.1 inning; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 3 hits; 2 walks; Juan Arnaud;  2.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 5 Ks; Cristofer Gomez;  1.1 innings; no runs; 2 Ks;
• 5/28/2024 Box Score: Dunedin Blue Jays 9 St. Lucie Mets 6

FCL Mets: 

• 5/28/2024 Box Score: FCL Astros 11 FCL Mets 8

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Dyar Miller (1946)
• Toby Borland (1969)
• Tyler Pill (1990)
• Steven Matz (1991)
• Luis Moreno (1999)

Transactions:
New York Mets signed free agent Gary Gentry on May 29, 1975.

New York Mets traded Dan Norman and Jeff Reardon to the Montreal Expos for Ellis Valentine on May 29, 1981.

New York Mets traded Al Pedrique and Scott Little to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Bill Almon on May 29, 1987.

New York Mets signed free agent Brandon Knight on May 29, 2008.

National Pastime.com: 

1990	The Mets fire their manager Davey Johnson, citing the lack of team discipline that resulted in limiting the talented team to reach the postseason only twice during his six years at the helm. The popular skipper, who will be replaced by third base coach Bud Harrelson, averaged 96 victories a season, leading the club to the World Championship in 1986.
2000	At the age of 104, Fred Roberts, the oldest living Dodger fan, makes his first visit to Dodger Stadium. Wearing a jersey with the number 104, the World War I veteran cheers as Shawn Green's sixth-inning grand slam helps to beat Al Leiter and the Mets, 4-1.

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1971: The Mets feature firepower as Nolan Ryan and Tom Seaver combine to strike out 26‚ tying the Mets' own major league record set on September 9‚ 1970, in a doubleheader sweep of the Padres. Seaver wins the opener‚ 5 - 1‚ with 10 K's and Ryan cops the nitecap‚ 2 - 1. Mets batters strike out 15 times: the 41 strikeouts ties the major league record.

1974 - The visiting Mets lose to the Reds‚ 3 - 2‚ when Tony Perez clubs a 10th-inning homer off Jon Matlack.

1981: Montreal trades OF Ellis Valentine to the Mets for P Jeff Reardon and OF Dan Norman. Valentine will play just 159 games for the Mets‚ while Reardon will blossom into one of baseball's best relievers.

1990: With the team struggling (20-22)‚ the Mets fire manager Davey Johnson‚ whose six-year winning percentage was .593. Coach Bud Harrelson replaces him and the Mets will win 20 of their next 23 games before cooling down.

Baseball Reference:1999: Arizona's Byung-Hyun Kim, 20-year-old Korean‚ makes his major league debut against the Mets. Relieving in the 9th‚ he strikes out Mike Piazza to end the game and preserve the 8 - 7 win. 

2000: The Dodgers defeat the Mets‚ 4 - 1. Mets SS Rey Ordoñez breaks his left forearm on a tag play in the 1st inning and will be out for the rest of the season. His arm hits the helmet of a sliding F.P. Santangelo. The Mets will fill in with various bodies for two months before renting Mike Bordick from the Orioles.

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