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7/8/2024 Box Score: Pittsburgh Pirates 8 New York Mets 2
Francisco Lindor#; SS 0
for 3; 1 K; Brandon Nimmo*; LF 2
for 4; HR; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 K; Francisco Alvarez; DH 2
for 4; 1 K; Pete Alonso; 1B 0 for 4; Mark
Vientos; 3B 2 for 4; 1 K; Luis Torrens; C 0
for 4; 1 K; Jose Iglesias; 2B 0
for 4; Jeff McNeil*; RF 1
for 4; 1 K; Harrison Bader; CF 1
for 3; 1 run; Christian Scott; 5.2 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 1 hit; 1 HR; 1
walk; 3 Ks; Eric Orze; (L, 0-1) 0 inning; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 2
hits; 1 walk; Adrian Houser; 2.1 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 5 hits; 1 HR; 2
Ks;
Tim Healey Newsday: Carlos Mendoza's hook of Christian Scott backfires in Mets' loss to Pirates. "The finale against Pittsburgh (43-47) turned immediately after Mendoza’s decision to pull rookie righthander Christian Scott, who had largely sailed through 5 2⁄3 innings on 77 pitches. After Oneil Cruz’s home run in the fourth, he retired seven consecutive batters."
Mike Puma NY Post: Mets completely fall apart in loss to Pirates after Carlos Mendoza’s questionable Christian Scott decision. "The flurry after Carlos Mendoza removed his starter included a walk, three singles (two of which weren’t hit particularly hard), double, error, wild pitch and homer...Mendoza said it was decided before the game that the rookie Scott, pitching on four days’ rest for the first time in his career, would be held to 75 pitches. Especially given that Scott had thrown 99 pitches in his last outing."
Brian Joura Mets 360: "Because of Carlos Mendoza’s penchant for removing starters too soon – whether that was David Peterson on Saturday or Sean Manaea on Sunday or Christian Scott in this game – the Mets are asking too much out of their bullpen."
Christian Scott sits down Jared Triolo to close out the third inning pic.twitter.com/RhQfJucQm7
— SNY (@SNYtv) July 8, 2024
This home run by Brandon Nimmo is the first time he’s put a ball in play on a 3-0 count
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 8, 2024
428-foot dinger pic.twitter.com/ySrzDMv2Cc
"We went into the game and we knew we weren't going to pitch him more than 75 pitches"
— SNY (@SNYtv) July 8, 2024
Carlos Mendoza explains the decision to remove Christian Scott from the game in the 6th inning: pic.twitter.com/LWEgxDQMjL
Carlos Mendoza cites Christian Scott throwing 99 pitches in his previous start as a big reason why he was more limited today
— SNY (@SNYtv) July 8, 2024
Mendoza also cites Scott starting on regular rest pic.twitter.com/eRhVXfcfOf
Carlos Mendoza on Eric Orze entering the game in the middle of the Pirates' lineup:
— SNY (@SNYtv) July 8, 2024
"You talk about finding a soft spot, but that rarely happens. It's the 6th inning, two outs, nobody on base, he's been really good against lefties." pic.twitter.com/UaRpWJv3Hg
"I'm grateful for the opportunity. Obviously didn't go the way I wanted, but I felt confident and I felt good."
— SNY (@SNYtv) July 8, 2024
Eric Orze on his MLB debut: pic.twitter.com/UfUMMXociV
Christian Scott says he "felt great" after pitching on regular rest for the first time pic.twitter.com/wFWFd3UcCI
— SNY (@SNYtv) July 8, 2024
Christian Scott went into his start knowing he would be capped at 75 pitches pic.twitter.com/T5u5hguwyH
— SNY (@SNYtv) July 8, 2024
"I know everybody thinks that we were supposed to go 6-2, but honestly 4-4 is not the worst with the pitching that we faced"
— SNY (@SNYtv) July 8, 2024
Brandon Nimmo on the Mets' 8-game road trip against the Nationals and Pirates: pic.twitter.com/ZYD9owGmZV
“Definitely some games that got away from us, but honestly that’s the story of the year so far. We haven’t been able to lock down wins. And that’s a problem. We’re hoping to address it.”
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 8, 2024
- Brandon Nimmopic.twitter.com/JYPa5qWcIP
On Baseball Night in New York, @sal_licata, Terry Collins, @AnthonyDiComo & @stephapstein respond to today's Mets game and the decision to take Christian Scott out of the game after just 77 pitches https://t.co/d2Xni575ol
— SNY (@SNYtv) July 9, 2024
➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/0EFA6q1Sc4
Drew Smith is scheduled for season-ending elbow surgery Friday.
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) July 8, 2024
But he doesn’t know yet what kind of surgery it will be.
Explaining that + what it means for his career (and notes on Marte, Martinez, Reid-Foley, Baty, more): https://t.co/C2mT34LeAV
Dave Jauss will return to throw to Pete Alonso in the Home Run Derby
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 8, 2024
Jauss was Pete's pitcher during his 2021 Derby title pic.twitter.com/XCLTVhFXbb
Pete Alonso plans on donating any winnings he gets at the Home Run Derby to help youth baseball:
— SNY (@SNYtv) July 8, 2024
"I want to help inspire youth by having the funds go to refurbishing fields and getting kids out there" pic.twitter.com/GMNtcJmwvA
More Highlights and Reactions:
Today's Game:
New York Mets Vs. Washington Nationals; Preview; 7:10PM; Jose Quintana on the mound.
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Yahoo Sports/Mets:
- Mets fall apart in 6th inning, leave Pittsburgh with 4-game split
- Brandon Nimmo sends clear trade deadline message to Steve Cohen
- Mets' Pete Alonso to compete in home run derby for 5th time, joins Bohm, Witt, Henderson
- Phillies Past Fan Favorite Continues Rivalry with Former Mets Reliever
- Former UNO baseball player Eric Orze receives MLB call-up from New York Mets
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Mack's Mets:
- Tom Brennan: METS BUYERS … OR SELLERS? GARRETT A BARGAIN
- Paul Articulates – Six things that need to change
- Reese Kaplan -- How Would Minor Roster Improvements Help?
Heavy.com: Mets Trade Proposal Lands Dominant Righty Reliever from Angels. "Mets get: RHP Carlos Estévez. Angels get: SS Jeremy Rodriguez (No. 13 NYM prospect), RHP/IF Nolan McLean (No. 19 NYM)"
Syracuse:
- Syracuse is home to play the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders as 6:35, Kodai Senga the scheduled starter.
- Press Release: New York Mets All-Star Kodai Senga to start for Syracuse Mets on Tuesday at NBT Bank Stadium
Binghamton Rumble Ponies:
- Binghamton is in New Hampshire to play the Fisher Cats, Game Time 6:35 PM, Tyler Stuart on the mound.
Brooklyn Cyclones:
- Brooklyn is on the road against the Wilmington Blue Rocks at 6:35. Jack Wenninger on the mound.
- 7/8/2024: Mets Roster Moves - Jack Wenninger assigned to Brooklyn Cyclones; Marco Vargas to the 7-day IL
St. Lucie Mets:
- St. Lucie is home against Lakeland. Starting pitcher TBD.
FCL Mets:
- 7/8/2024 Box Score: FCL Mets 8 FCL Astros 4
- Jeremy Rodriguez*; SS 1
for 3; HR; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 2 walks; D'Andre Smith; 2B 1
for 3; 2 runs; 1 K; Branny De Oleo; PH-2B
0 for 2; 2 Ks; Simon Juan; CF 2 for 5; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 K; Jeffry Rosa; RF 0 for 4; 1 run; 3 Ks; Daiverson Gutierrez; DH 1
for 2; 1 run; 2 walks; 1 K; Jake Zitella; 1B 1
for 4; 1 RBI; 1 K; Yonatan Henriquez#; 3B 1
for 3; 1 RBI; 1 walk; Donovan Antonia; LF 1
for 4; 1 run; 3 Ks; Francisco Toledo; C 0
for 4; 1 K; Jose Chirinos; 4 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 4 hits; 3 walks; 4
Ks; Christian Rodriguez; (W,
1-3) 4 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 2 walks; 4 Ks; Estarlin Escalante; inning; no runs;
- Jeremy Rodriguez*; SS 1 for 3; HR; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 2 walks; D'Andre Smith; 2B 1 for 3; 2 runs; 1 K; Branny De Oleo; PH-2B 0 for 2; 2 Ks; Simon Juan; CF 2 for 5; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 K; Jeffry Rosa; RF 0 for 4; 1 run; 3 Ks; Daiverson Gutierrez; DH 1 for 2; 1 run; 2 walks; 1 K; Jake Zitella; 1B 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 K; Yonatan Henriquez#; 3B 1 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 walk; Donovan Antonia; LF 1 for 4; 1 run; 3 Ks; Francisco Toledo; C 0 for 4; 1 K; Jose Chirinos; 4 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 4 hits; 3 walks; 4 Ks; Christian Rodriguez; (W, 1-3) 4 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 2 walks; 4 Ks; Estarlin Escalante; inning; no runs;
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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- George Stone (1946)
Transactions:
New York Mets signed free agent Jerrod Riggan on July 9, 1998.
New York Mets released Darryl Hamilton on July 9, 2001.
New York Mets released Brandon Lyon on July 9, 2013.
New York Mets claimed Geoff Hartlieb on waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 9, 2021.
1964 | Frank Thomas, pinch-hitting for Roy McMillan, strokes a two-out, two-run homer off Curt Simmons, giving the Mets a 4–3 victory over the Cardinals at Shea Stadium. The round-tripper comes in the outfielder’s first at-bat in five weeks, due to being sidelined by a glandular infection. |
1969 | Tom Seaver's near-perfect game, immortalized as "The Imperfect Game," is broken up when Cubs' rookie outfielder Jim Qualls, a lifetime .223 hitter who will finish his career with only 31 hits, singles into center field. The 24 year-old right-hander, who tosses a five one-hitters for the Mets, will finally get his no-no in 1978 against St. Louis pitching for the Reds. You Tube: |
1972 | Striking out three Red Sox batters in the second inning en route to a 16 K complete game performance against Boston, Nolan Ryan becomes the third pitcher in baseball history to have struck out the side on nine pitches twice during his career. The Angels fireballer, who first did it with the Mets in 1968, joins Lefty Grove (twice in 1938) and Sandy Koufax (1962 and 1964) as the other hurlers who have accomplished the feat. |
1973 | Interrupting Board Chairman M. Donald Grant's pep talk during a team meeting, Mets reliever Tug McGraw shouts out the words, "Ya Gotta Believe," which will become the rallying cry for the club, climbing out of the cellar en route to the NL pennant. Although New York beats Houston, 2-1, in 12 innings, their closer's words of encouragement will not immediately light a fire under the team, as they will continue to struggle until the middle of August. |
1970: On the first anniversary of his near-perfect game, Tom Seaver hits his first major league home run off Rich Nye of the Expos. Seaver goes on to pitch a complete game three-hitter for a 7 - 1 Mets win at Shea Stadium.
1988: Nolan Ryan wins his 100th game as an Astro, 6 - 3 over the Mets, and becomes the 7th pitcher in major league history to win 100 for two different clubs. Ryan won 138 games for the California Angels in the 1970s.
1998: Benny Agbayani, Norfolk Tides outfielder about to be called up to the Mets, is married at home plate to his fiancee Neila before the Triple-A All-Star Game between the International and Pacific Coast Leagues. Agbayani, from Hawaii, and his bride wear Hawaiian shirts and have a receiving line of bat-toting ballplayers. The IL whips the PCL, 8 - 4.
2000: The Yankees lose to Mike Hampton and the Mets, 2 - 0. Armando Benitez closes for the Mets, while Andy Pettitte is the loser. The Yanks also lose Shane Spencer, who blows out his knee and ends his season. The game at Shea Stadium draws 54,283, the largest regular season crowd for the Mets since 1970.
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