Mets News and Morning Links - 9/16/2024

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday to Orel Hershiser, Desi Relaford and Luis Montas.  Mets fall to Phils 2-1 as Lindor starts buts comes out after 1 inning, Syracuse takes lead into 9th but falls 4-3, and Binghamton close out season with a shut out win.

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9/15/2024 Box Score: Philadelphia Phillies 2 New York Mets 1

Lindor SS;  1 for 1; Acuña SS;  0 for 3; 1 K; Vientos 3B;  0 for 4; 4 Ks; Alonso 1B;  2 for 4; 1 K; Nimmo LF;  1 for 4; 1 K; Martinez, J DH;  0 for 4; 1 K; Iglesias, J 2B;  1 for 4; Torrens C;  0 for 2; 1 walk; Winker PH;  0 for 1; 1 K; Alvarez, F C;  0 for 0; Taylor, T RF;  1 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Bader CF;  1 for 3; Peterson, D; 7.2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 4 hits; 1 walk; 6 Ks; Maton, P; 0.1 inning; no runs; Díaz (L, 5-4); 0.2 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 2 Ks; 

Brian Joura Mets360: "For the second straight day, the Mets couldn’t hold a late lead. After scoring the game’s first run in the top of the eighth inning, David Peterson allowed the tying run to score in the bottom of the eighth and Edwin Diaz surrendered the game winner in the ninth, as the Mets lost a heartbreaker to the Phillies, 2-1 Sunday afternoon."

John Harper SNY. TV: "Peterson bounced back in a big way from his poor start last week in Toronto, holding the Phillies to one run over 7 2/3 innings, his longest outing of the season. The left-hander shut out the Phils for seven innings before giving up a run in the eighth on back-to-back doubles by Weston Wilson and Buddy Kennedy."

Dan Martin NY Post: Edwin Diaz gives up walk-off hit as Mets drop another gut-wrencher to Phillies after Francisco Lindor exits. "Diaz opened the inning by striking out Bryce Harper before Nick Castellanos singled to right. Castellanos stole second as Alec Bohm whiffed for the second out, but Realmuto ended the game with a base hit to right that scored Castellanos."

Dan Martin NY Post: Francisco Lindor set for MRI with back soreness jeopardizing his Mets availability. "He’s set to get an MRI exam Monday in Queens with his availability for the near future in question."

NY Post: Mets’ struggling stars can’t let season spiral into a potential Francisco Lindor what-if. "Lindor isn’t the whole team, and yet it seems that way when players such as Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and J.D. Martinez, in particular, aren’t producing. On Sunday that group combined for three singles, with Tyrone Taylor’s home run in the eighth inning accounting for the only Mets run."

John Harper SNY.TV: After latest gut punch, Mets must once again respond to earn NL wild-card berth.

MLB YouTube Channel: Phillies 2 Mets 1 Game Highlights 9/15/24

SNY on YouTube: Francisco Lindo Post Game Reaction 9/15/24

SNY on YouTube: Carlos Mendoza Post Game Reaction 9/15/24

"I think I made the pitch. He was looking for that pitch and he hit it."

Edwin Díaz talks about JT Realmuto's game-winning hit off him in the 9th inning: pic.twitter.com/6PWekVAdEo

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 15, 2024

The Dodgers scored 7 runs in the 9th to beat the Braves.

The Mets remain tied for the final NL wild card spot.

(via @Dodgers) pic.twitter.com/GPBzX7XGrt

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 16, 2024

National League Wild Card Detailed Standings

Rk	Tm	W	L	W-L%	GB	Strk	last10
1	Philadelphia Phillies	89	59	.601	+8.0	W 1	7-3
2	Los Angeles Dodgers	87	61	.588	+6.0	L 2	4-6
3	Milwaukee Brewers	86	62	.581	+5.0	W 3	5-5
4	San Diego Padres	84	65	.564	+2.5	W 2	6-4
5	Arizona Diamondbacks	82	66	.554	+1.0	L 2	5-5
6	Atlanta Braves	81	67	.547	--	W 2	6-4
7	New York Mets	81	67	.547	--	L 1	7-3
8	Chicago Cubs	75	73	.507	6.0	L 3	4-6

Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 9/16/2024.

Today's Game:

• New York Mets Vs. Washington Nationals; Preview; 7:10PM;  WSN; Jake Irvin; NYM; Sean Manaea;

Daily News Clips from the NY Mets:

Mets Fall to Phillies, 2-1:

• Mets suffer tough blow as Lindor exits in eventual walk-off loss (MLB.com) 
• Mets blow four-run lead in loss to Phillies (Newsday)
• Edwin Diaz gives up walk-off hit as Mets drop another gut-wrencher to Phillies after Francisco Lindor exits (New York Post) 
• Mets drop rubber match to Phillies, fall behind in Wild Card chase (New York Daily News)
• The Mets lost a game, a series and maybe their MVP candidate. Can they rebound quickly? (The Athletic)
• Mets' bats go cold, Edwin Diaz allows ninth-inning in 2-1 loss to Phillies (SNY.tv)
• Realmuto’s walk-off single in 9th lifts Phillies over Mets 9-2, Philadelphia takes 2 of 3 (AP)

 

Francisco Lindor News:

• Injuries & Moves: Lindor (back) to undergo MRI; Marte day to day (MLB.com)
• Mets' Francisco Lindor to undergo MRI on back after exiting loss to Phillies (Newsday)
• Francisco Lindor set for MRI with back soreness jeopardizing his Mets availability (New York Post)
• Mets’ struggling stars can’t let season spiral into a potential Francisco Lindor what-if (New York Post)
• Francisco Lindor exits Mets game early after brief return from injury (New York Post)
• Severity of Mets’ Francisco Lindor’s injury unknown | Can team win without him? (NJ.com)
• Mets’ Francisco Lindor pulled again after not appearing 100% in first inning (NJ.com)
• Mets' Francisco Lindor to have MRI after exiting with sore back (ESPN)
• In troubling sign for Mets, Francisco Lindor leaves game vs. Phillies after 1 inning (The Athletic)
• Francisco Lindor to undergo imaging on sore back as Mets fight for playoff berth in tight wild-card race (CBS Sports)
• New York Mets Sending Superstar Francisco Lindor For MRI (SI.com)

 

Other Mets News:

• Heading to Citi Field? The Infatuation has your food guide right here (MLB.com)
• Trio of former notable Mets pitchers start back-to-back-to-back for Rangers (Newsday)
• Luisangel Acuna is in the majors now. Here's why the Mets changed their mind and called him up. (Newsday)
• Mets’ Jose Quintana open to bullpen move if Kodai Senga makes injury return (New York Post)
• Mets slugger hits into really bad luck against Philly — three times (NJ.com)
• Is this Pete Alonso’s last homestand in Queens? This Week in Mets (The Athletic)
• After latest gut punch, Mets must once again respond to earn NL wild-card berth (SNY.tv)

Yahoo Sports/Mets:

• Mets open final homestand vs. Nationals
• Realmuto's walk-off single in 9th lifts Phillies over Mets 9-2, Philadelphia takes 2 of 3
• After latest gut punch, Mets must once again respond to earn NL wild-card berth
• How many more losses do the Chicago White Sox need to match the modern-day record?
• Mets promote top prospect Jett Williams to Triple-A Syracuse
• Mets' Jose Quintana open to bullpen move if Kodai Senga makes injury return
• Cristopher Sanchez turns in one of his best performances of the season vs. Mets

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Syracuse: 

• Syracuse Mets Game Recap: S-Mets conclude 2024 road slate with Sunday loss at Worcester
• 9/15/2024 - Box Score: Worcester Red Sox 4 Syracuse Mets 3 
• Sánchez SS;  0 for 4; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Gilbert CF;  0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Ritter 3B;  0 for 1; 1 run; 2 walks; 1 K; Cortes RF;  1 for 4; HR; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 K; Allen, A DH;  1 for 4; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Azocar LF;  2 for 4; 1 K; Schwartz 1B;  1 for 4; 1 K; Hudson, J C;  1 for 2; 2 walks; Young 2B;  0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Tidwell; 5 innings; no runs; 3 hits; 2 walks; 4 Ks; Hartwig (H, 5); 1.1 innings; no runs; 1 K; Lucchesi(H, 1); 1.2 innings; no runs; 2 walks; 1 K; Fujinami (L, 1-2)(H, 5); 0.1 inning; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 2 hits; 2 walks; 1 K; Kranick (BS, 3); 0 inning; no runs; 2 hits; 1 walk;
• Syracuse Mets Game Notes - 9/15/2024

Blade Tidwell with his best outing for @SyracuseMets, 5 innings, no runs, 3 hits, 2 walks, 4 Ks - 83 pitches, 51 strikes. S-Mets take 3-0 lead into the 9th only to lose 4-3 on Sunday. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @FarmToFlushing @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO… pic.twitter.com/jFyh7ulCD5

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 15, 2024

Binghamton Rumble Ponies: 

• Binghamton Game Recap: Parada and Rudick Homer in Ninth, Ponies Blank Portland in Season Finale
• 9/15/2024 Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 4 Portland Sea Dogs 0 Williams SS;  0 for 4; 1 run; 1 walk; Rudick LF;  1 for 4; HR; 1 run; 3 RBIs; 1 walk; 
• Clifford 1B;  1 for 4; double; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Jackson 3B;  0 for 4; 1 K; Ramírez, A RF;  1 for 4; 1 K; Parada DH;  1 for 3; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Palmer CF;  1 for 4; double; 1 run; 1 K; Jordan 2B;  0 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; Osborn C;  0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Moreno; 3 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K; Ventura, Jo; 3 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Shook (W, 3-4); 2 innings; no runs; 3 Ks; Cornielly;  1 inning; no runs; 1 K;
• 9/15/2024: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes
• Binghamton Rumble Ponies on YouTube: Top Plays of 2024 Nominees

Jett is flying to Triple-A!

Following the conclusion of the Double-A season, the Mets are promoting Jett Williams to Syracuse. pic.twitter.com/AhxCnhoekm

— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) September 15, 2024

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Orel Hershiser (1958)
• Desi Relaford (1973)
• Chris Carter (1982)

Died on this date:

• Wayne Twitchell (2010)
• Luis Montas (2000)

Transactions:

New York Mets released Wayne Kirby on September 16, 1998.

New York Mets signed free agent Elvin Ramirez on September 16, 2004.

Baltimore Orioles claimed Eric Hanhold of the New York Mets on waivers on September 16, 2019.

National Pastime.com:

1975	Mike Vail fails to break the major league rookie record for consecutive games with a hit shared by Richie Ashburn (1948, Phillies) and Alvin Dark (1948, Braves). The 23 year-old freshman left fielder has plenty of opportunities to hit safely in his 24th straight game, coming to the plate eight times in the Mets' 18-inning marathon with Montreal, a 4-3 victory over the Expos at Shea Stadium.
2007	David Wright, homering in the seventh inning of a 10-6 loss to Philadelphia at Shea Stadium, becomes the 30th member of the 30-30 club. Returning to the dugout, the Mets third baseman is greeted by hitting coach Howard Johnson, who along with Darryl Strawberry are the other Metropolitans to have also stolen thirty bases and hit 30 homers in the same season.

Baseball Reference:

1966 - The Mets (5) and Giants (3) tie a major-league record by using eight pinch hitters in the 9th inning as the Mets win, 5 - 4. Willie McCovey hits a 500-foot home run, judged the longest ever at Candlestick Park.

1971: At New York, lefty Juan Pizarro shuts out the Mets and Tom Seaver, 1 - 0. Pizarro does it all, clubbing a solo homer to win his own game. It's Pizarro's second shutout in a row and Seaver's first loss after seven straight wins. Tom's last loss was August 1st, also to Pizarro.

1996: In their 5 - 2 loss to the Braves, Mets OF Lance Johnson hits his 20th triple. He's the first National Leaguer to reach that plateau since Willie Mays in 1957.

9/16/1998 Mike Piazza hits a three-run home run off Billy Wagner in the ninth to give New York the lead. The homer is the 200th of Piazza’s career. Two innings later, Todd Hundley puts the Mets in front again with a pinch-hit home run.@mikepiazza31 pic.twitter.com/zN2kpWmWgO

— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) September 16, 2024

9/16/2007 David Wright becomes the third Met to join the 30-30 club. pic.twitter.com/0eWMLr0yEa

— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) September 16, 2024

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