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8/5/2024 Box Score: New York Mets 6 St. Louis Cardinals 0
Francisco Lindor#; SS 0
for 4; 1 run; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Tyrone Taylor; RF 1
for 4; double; 3 RBIs; Brandon Nimmo*; LF 0
for 4; 1 K; J.D. Martinez; DH 0
for 4; 3 Ks; Pete Alonso; 1B 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Jose Iglesias; 3B 1
for 4; 2 Ks; Jeff McNeil*; 2B 2
for 4; HR; 2 runs; 1 RBI; Francisco Alvarez; C 2
for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Harrison Bader; CF 2
for 4; 2 doubles; 1 run; 1 RBI; Sean Manaea*; (W,
8-4) 7 innings; no runs; 6 hits; 10 Ks; Ryne Stanek;
1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; 1 K; Edwin Díaz;
1 inning; no runs; 1 K;
Brian Joura Mets360: "Sean Manaea turned in his second straight dominating performance and Carlos Mendoza’s shuffled lineup came thru, leading the Mets to a 6-0 win over the Cardinals Monday afternoon in St. Louis, in the makeup of an earlier rained out game. With the win, the Mets take the season series from the Cardinals, 4-2."
NY Post: Manaea was not perfect on a day he allowed six hits, but he was perfect when the Cardinals (57-56) threatened...St. Louis batters went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position against Manaea, who typically saved his 10 strikeouts for when they would come in handy.
Laura Albanese Newsday: Mets cruise past Cardinals with Sean Manaea's terrific start, new-look lineup. "After seeing his lineup continue to sputter with runners in scoring position, Mendoza majorly revamped his batting order Monday...The result? Taylor hit a bases-clearing double in a four-run fifth. Harrison Bader also went 2-for-4 with two doubles, Jeff McNeil went 2-for-4 with a homer, and Sean Manaea weaved his second gem in a row, throwing seven scoreless innings."
Mike Vaccaro NY Post: The sneaky importance of this Mets win. "You can’t win a playoff spot this early in August. But you sure can lose one. Every now and again you get one of these: a sure-might-want-to-win, a sort-of-would-really-like-to-have-it."
A wild pitch brings home Pete Alonso for the first run of the game! pic.twitter.com/IaCQbUXBHP
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 5, 2024
In his third return trip to St. Louis after being traded from the Cardinals, Harrison Bader gets an ovation at Busch Stadium pic.twitter.com/fAIZsPQsv0
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 5, 2024
Pete Alonso gets the lead runner at second on the sac bunt attempt! pic.twitter.com/gH7bFOjGh7
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 5, 2024
An RBI double for Harrison Bader makes it 2-0 Mets! pic.twitter.com/4SNgZQ2onG
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 5, 2024
A BASES-CLEARING DOUBLE FOR TYRONE TAYLOR! pic.twitter.com/DXh7ktxzEU
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 5, 2024
Jeff McNeil's 10th homer of the season! pic.twitter.com/VviTux4pJf
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 5, 2024
Back-to-back outings of double-digit strikeouts for Sean Manaea!
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 5, 2024
10 Ks tonight vs. St. Louis 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Sz6LaFIeDU
"It really does mean the world to me"
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 5, 2024
Harrison Bader talks about getting an ovation from Cardinals fans at Busch Stadium pic.twitter.com/HpYIVJJsbJ
Harrison Bader on the Mets' new-look lineup tonight:
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 6, 2024
"The game called on Tyrone [Taylor] to step up in that situation. Mendy looks like a genius in that. I think he picked the right guy for the job in that given situation" pic.twitter.com/weGSJkgMxN
Harrison Bader on the Mets' travel schedule:
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 6, 2024
"We're all in consensus that we wouldn't want it any other way. The game doesn't care. No one cares. If no one cares, why should we?" pic.twitter.com/paMA6tlICR
Sean Manaea didn't know there was a birthday message for his mother shown on the scoreboard at Busch Stadium today
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 6, 2024
He said it wasn't him and he thanked Talat for it 🤣 pic.twitter.com/0E811hdCOK
Carlos Mendoza says the decision to bat Pete Alonso 5th today was based on facing Andre Pallante:
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 5, 2024
"I just wanted to see what it looks like in a game like today. I don't know that this will go consistently, maybe tomorrow we're facing a lefty and Pete's back in the 4-hole" pic.twitter.com/jG3D6se7PW
Carlos Mendoza says the Mets have been "professionals" when he's talked to players about lineup changes
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 5, 2024
"It's nice when you can count on players that are willing to do whatever it takes to helps the team" pic.twitter.com/OTan2IPDYV
"We've been playing good ball overall. We're in a situation where we're just trying to win as many baseball games as possible. We're in strong contention for a playoff spot, and that's where we want to be"
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 5, 2024
- Pete Alonso pic.twitter.com/LWsrBm9vpP
"I'm on pace for close to 40 homers, I was an All-Star this year, to beat myself up or be frustrated - it's really no use. I'm really excited for the end of the year where we get to play winning baseball. I'm happy with what I've accomplished this year so far"
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 5, 2024
- Pete Alonso pic.twitter.com/plsLygR1Vd
Left-handed pitchers in Mets history with back-to-back double-digit strikeout games:
— Mike Mayer (@mikemayer22) August 5, 2024
Sean Manaea
Sid Fernandez
Jerry Koosman
Sean Manaea joins Tom Seaver and Dwight Gooden as the only pitchers in @Mets history with 7+ IP, 10+ K and no runs allowed in consecutive starts. #LGM
— Jonathan Baron (@jmb9191) August 5, 2024
Taylor has the most Defensive Runs Saved in RF of anyone in baseball (+9)…and he’s played 41 games out there all year. https://t.co/qiw5Vih4gU
— Keith Raad (@KeithRaad) August 5, 2024
Did you know @Todd_Zeile lived in @Buck's apartment and eventually became roommates in St. Louis?
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 6, 2024
Todd told the story on Mets Pre Game pic.twitter.com/ARqK751ox0
Ryne Stanek joins today's Meet at the Apple to talk about some familiar faces in the #Mets clubhouse and more! 🍎
— New York Mets (@Mets) August 5, 2024
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Syracuse:
- Syracuse is home to take on the Worcester Red Sox at 6:35 PM, Starting pitcher TBD.
Binghamton Rumble Ponies:
- Binghamton plays today at 12:05 in Somerset against the Patriots, Joander Suarez on the mound.
- Press Release: Rumble Ponies RHP Brandon Sproat Named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week
Brooklyn Cyclones:
- Brooklyn is home to play Hudson Valley at 7 PM, Jack Wenninger the Starting Pitcher.
- 8/5/24: Mets Minor League Roster Moves - Dakota Hawkins back to Brooklyn, Castro, Loper released; RHP Jordan Geber - Transferred from AAA Syracuse to AA Binghamton
St. Lucie Mets:
- St. Lucie plays Bradenton at home tonight at 6:10. Starting Pitcher TBD.
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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Clem Labine (1926)
- Herb Moford (1928)
- Victor Zambrano (1975)
- Wilmer Flores (1991)
Died on this date:
- Bob Miller (1993)
Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Ralph Terry from the Kansas City Athletics on August 6, 1966.
New York Mets signed free agent Wilmer Flores on August 6, 2007.
New York Mets traded Greg Veloz to the Washington Nationals for Anderson Hernandez on August 6, 2009.
1988 | Jim Gott balks three times in the eighth inning, two of which allow a runner to score from third base. The Pirates relief pitcher's poor form on the mound proves to be the difference in the Mets' 5-3 victory over the Bucs at Three Rivers Stadium. |
2003 | Three weeks after trading for Armando Benitez with the crosstown Mets, the Yankees trade the much maligned reliever to the Mariners. In return, the Bronx Bombers get back 36 year-old Jeff Nelson for his second tour with the team. |
2006 | The Mets continue to make a commitment to their young players, signing 23 year-old David Wright to a $55 million, six-year contract extension. The third baseman joins shortstop Jose Reyes, also 23, who inked a long term deal with the club three days ago worth $23.25 million over the four years of the extension of the Dominican's contract. |
1969: Jim Merritt pitches the Reds back into first place in the National League West with a 3 - 2 win against the Mets.
1970: For the second and last time in his career, Lou Brock steals home, teaming up with Joe Hague on a double steal in the 1st inning against the Mets in St. Louis. Nelson Briles wins, 3 - 0, stopping Tom Seaver's nine-game win streak.
1975: The Mets fire manager Yogi Berra, promoting coach Roy McMillan as interim skipper.
1986: The Mets release outfielder George Foster, the last National League player to hit 50 home runs in one season. Foster will play 15 games for the White Sox before retiring for good.
2017: The Dodgers complete their first-ever season sweep of the Mets with an 8 - 0 win on a combined one-hitter by Hyun-Jin Ryu, Tony Cingrani and Kenley Jansen. New York only places two men on base all day: Travis d'Arnaud who hits a single in the 3rd, and Brandon Nimmo who draws a walk in the 9th. Meanwhile, Cody Bellinger hits his 32nd homer and Justin Turner, who also homers, improves his National League-leading batting average to .349. As the Associated Press puts it: "Los Angeles crushed the Mets like refuse in a trash compactor, outscoring them 57-15 over seven games and outhomering them 25-11."
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