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6/21/2024 Box Score: New York Mets 11 Chicago Cubs 1
Francisco Lindor#; SS 3
for 5; 2 doubles; 2 runs; 1 K; Brandon Nimmo*; LF 2
for 4; HR; 3 runs; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 2 Ks; J.D. Martinez; DH 2
for 4; HR; 2 runs; 4 RBIs; 1 K; DJ Stewart*; PH-DH 0 for 0; 1 walk; Pete Alonso; 1B 1 for 3; double; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Starling Marte; RF 1
for 4; 2 runs; 1 RBI; Tyrone Taylor; RF 0
for 1; Mark Vientos; 3B 0
for 5; 1 K; Francisco Alvarez; C 1
for 3; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Joe Hudson; C 0 for 0; Jose Iglesias; 2B 4
for 5; 1 run; 3 RBIs; Harrison Bader; CF 0
for 5; 2 Ks; Jose Quintana*; (W,
3-5) 6.1 innings; 1 run; 4 hits; 1 walk; 8 Ks; Adam Ottavino; 1.2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 2 walks; 3 Ks; Drew Smith;
1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 2 Ks;
J.D. MARTINEZ WITH A BOMB TO GET THE METS STARTED IN CHICAGO! pic.twitter.com/vp86ay201h
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 21, 2024
Francisco Alvarez gets it right back for the Mets with his second homer of the year! 💪 pic.twitter.com/kkG6aQ2Cj9
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 21, 2024
THIRD HOME RUN OF THE DAY FOR THE METS!
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 21, 2024
Brandon Nimmo sends one out to give the Mets a 6-1 lead! pic.twitter.com/4oD2368Tew
The Mets hit 8 balls at 100+ MPH today off of Shota Imanaga, the most he has allowed in a start this season pic.twitter.com/DKu9Jc90tt
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) June 21, 2024
FRANCISCO LINDOR WITH A BEAUTY ✨ pic.twitter.com/faDjoaCxfD
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 21, 2024
8 strikeouts through 6 innings for Jose Quintana! pic.twitter.com/RzjDaHwC9x
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 21, 2024
José Iglesias is 4-for-4 on the day pic.twitter.com/5YVSH2siDU
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 21, 2024
And the ballgame is over!
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 21, 2024
Drew Smith strikes out Tomás Nido and the Mets take the first game in Chicago! pic.twitter.com/B0FaugpFR8
"I'm very happy and excited"
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 21, 2024
José Iglesias chats with @mmargaux8 after a 4-for-5 day at the dish in Chicago pic.twitter.com/9EJBMcjZOQ
"We took his heater away, we were ready for the fastball"
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 21, 2024
Carlos Mendoza on how the Mets were able to get to Shota Imanaga this afternoon: pic.twitter.com/0VKMlvRW7b
Carlos Mendoza feels that the Mets are "clicking" offensively:
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 21, 2024
"1 through 9, we can do damage" pic.twitter.com/gddU556XvG
How would José Iglesias describe the Mets' vibes right now?
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 21, 2024
"We're in a really good place" pic.twitter.com/0UYEZquD2R
Jose Quintana discusses his recent adjustments to his mechanics after his impressive start in Chicago pic.twitter.com/nV720sqVYy
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) June 21, 2024
"We know we have a good lineup"
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 21, 2024
J.D. Martinez on the recent success of the Mets' offense and their 11-run outburst today: pic.twitter.com/HGQwlh9Jjr
On Baseball Night in New York. @sal_licata, @John_Jastremski, @WillSammon & @JonHein discuss what stood out the most in the Mets' victory over the Cubs on Friday afternoon https://t.co/6ru2eqehyd
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 22, 2024
▶ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/6X2ZXIVo95
On @Honda SportsNite, @ChelseaSherrod, @JonAlba & @CLoprestiWFAN discuss the Mets' series-opening win against the Cubs, including the success of the top of the Mets' lineup, and Jose Quintana's performance of late https://t.co/4YXYdHMNba pic.twitter.com/DwHW0OdIDz
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 22, 2024
Major League batting leaders (minimum 30 PA):
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 21, 2024
1. Jose Iglesias, .452
2. Steven Kwan, .396
3. Royce Lewis, .377
4. Spencer Horwitz, .353
5. Trea Turner, .340
Grant Hartwig, who has been in the Mets' bullpen for parts of the last two seasons, underwent surgery today to repair a torn left knee meniscus, the team says. He's going to be sidelined 6-8 weeks, which means this shouldn't necessarily be season-ending.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 21, 2024
This move may seem like a nothing waiver claim on the surface, but be aware that Ellis has 121 steals and an 88 percent success rate during a 247-game professional career. If the Mets want to carry a full-time pinch-runner in September or beyond, Ellis profiles as the type.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 21, 2024
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Mets (36-38) @ Cubs (36-40), 2:20 pm
CHC: Jameson Taillon (#50, 32, RHP, 3-3, 3.08)
NYM: Tylor Megill (#38, 28, RHP, 2-3, 3.52)
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Scherzer allows two HRs, leaves Blue Jays debut after three innings because of right lat soreness
Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell hits first career MLB home run
Yankees set franchise record with nine home runs, including three from Aaron Judge, in 20-9 win over Brewers
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What this historic day of home runs says about Aaron Judge, Yankees
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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Ron Hodges (1949)
- Willie Harris (1978)
- Darrell Ceciliani (1990)
Transactions:
New York Mets traded Jack Heidemann to the Milwaukee Brewers for Tom Deidel on June 22, 1976.
New York Mets released Mike Torrez on June 22, 1984.
New York Mets purchased Ed Glynn from the Cleveland Indians on June 22, 1984.
New York Mets claimed Robert Stock on waivers from the Chicago Cubs on June 22, 2021.
1963 - Philadelphia CF Tony Gonzalez plays his 200th straight errorless game to help rookie Ray Culp beat Roger Craig and the Mets, 2 - 0.
1980 - Claudell Washington hits his first three National League home runs to lead the Mets to a 9 - 6 win at Los Angeles and snap a seven-game losing streak.
1987 - Tom Seaver abandons his comeback attempt with the injury-riddled Mets and retires with a career Win-Loss record of 311-205, an ERA of 2.86, 3,640 strikeouts (3rd on the all-time list behind Nolan Ryan and Steve Carlton), and 61 shutouts (7th).
2009: All-Star centerfielder Carlos Beltran of the New York Mets is placed on the disabled list with a bruised right knee. The ailing Mets still defeat St. Louis, 6 - 4, as Omir Santos goes 4 for 4 to hand Tim Redding his first win for New York.
2017: The Dodgers complete a four-game sweep of the Mets with a 6 - 3 win. Joc Pederson hits a go-ahead home run in the 7th and teammates Enrique Hernandez and Justin Turner also go deep in the win. Over the four games, Los Angeles outscored New York 36-11 and banged 15 homers to move into first place in the NL West.
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