Good Morning. NY Mets and Syracuse Mets both break out the bats in wins, Luisangel Acuña with his first MLB HR, Pete Alonso speaks at team meeting and Kodai Senga throws a bullpen session.
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9/17/2024 Box Score: New York Mets 10 Washington Nationals 1
Iglesias, J 2B; 3 for 4; 2 runs; Alvarez, E 2B; 0 for 0; 1 walk; Marte, S RF;
2 for 4; 1 run; 1 walk; Alonso 1B;
3 for 5; HR; double; 2 runs; 5 RBIs; 1 K; Vientos 3B;
0 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 K; Taylor, T LF; 2 for 4; double; 1 RBI; 1 K; Martinez, J DH; 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Alvarez, F C; 1 for 3; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; Torrens PH-C; 0 for 1; 1 K; Bader CF;
0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; Acuña SS;
3 for 4; double; HR; 3 runs; 2 RBIs; Megill (W, 4-5); 6 innings; 1 run; 2 hits;
2 walks; 4 Ks; Ottavino; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1
K; Brazobán; 1 inning; no runs; 1 K; Young, A; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K;
From The Mets 10 Nationals 1 Post Game Notes - 9/17/2024:
- Have won each of their last four series at home...Have outscored opponents 68-36 during that span...Are now 42-34 at home this season.
- Mets starting pitchers have pitched to a 3.40 ERA (144 ER/486.2 IP) since June 13...The rotation has recorded 42 quality starts during that span, tied with Kansas City and Atlanta for the second-most in the majors ...Prior to June 13, the Mets ranked 25th in the majors with 19 quality starts.
- Move to 10-2 against the Nationals this season and 5-0 against them at Citi Field.
- Have scored 10 or more runs in 11 games this season.
- Has completed 6.0 innings in back-to-back starts for the first time this season...Now has a 1.69 ERA (4 ER/21.1 IP) in four starts since being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on August 30.
- Launched a solo home run to left field to extend the Mets lead to 5-1...Now has three home runs in his last five starts...Had just two home runs in his previous 45 starts.
- Singled in the third inning to extend his current hitting streak to 11 games...Is hitting .425 (17-40) over that span.
- Recorded three hits in a game for the fifth time this season and was his first game with at least three hits since July 14 vs. Colorado when he had four hits.
- Hit a two-run single with the bases loaded in the third inning to give the Mets a 3-1 lead...Was his second hit with the bases loaded this season (Also: 6/16 vs. San Diego, two-run single)...Blasted a three-run home run in the sixth inning to make the Mets lead 9-1...His 28 home runs against the Nationals are the second-most by any player against any single opponent since 2019 (Most: Aaron Judge, 29 vs. Baltimore).
- Lined a double to right field in the fifth inning for his 31st of the season, which is a career-high.
- Was his sixth game with three or more hits this season.
- Has 10 career games with five or more RBI, tied with Nelson Cruz for the most in the majors since 2019...Are tied with David Wright for the most such games in franchise history.
- Doubled home a run in the third inning to tie the score at 1-1...It was his first career extra-base hit and RBI in the majors...Launched a solo home run in the eighth inning...It was his first career home run...At 22 years and 189 days, he is the youngest Met since Dilson Herrera (9/27/15 at Cincinnati) to have a three-hit performance with two extra-base hits.
- Pulled an RBI double down the left field line that pushed the Mets lead to 6-1...Has three doubles and a 1.126 OPS in his last five games.
Mets YouTube Channel: Mets 10 Nationals 1 Game Highlights 9/17/24
"I'm just excited to be here, just for the opportunity that God has given me but also feeding off the energy that the fans have given us today."
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 18, 2024
Luisangel Acuña caught up with @SteveGelbs after the Mets' win over the Nationals! pic.twitter.com/yy6ivuF4wk
Luisangel Acuña has his first MLB home run ball 🙌
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 18, 2024
(via @Mets) pic.twitter.com/MdaqpC74zu
"We can't worry about what's going on outside of this building. We have to continue to play well. We have to continue to control the things that we need to control."
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 18, 2024
- Carlos Mendoza pic.twitter.com/mv6kJWkOQa
"You guys have seen it before, I've seen it where he can carry a team"
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 18, 2024
Carlos Mendoza talks about Pete Alonso's big night and what he said in the Mets' pregame meeting yesterday: pic.twitter.com/twTiwVMsee
.@sal_licata and @john_jastremski join @nikilattarulo to discuss Pete Alonso's big night in the Mets' win over the Nationals, Alonso addressing the team in a Monday meeting, and whether Luisangel Acuña is earning more trust with his strong start https://t.co/EYS5tfrPP5
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 18, 2024
➡️ @Honda pic.twitter.com/ZptZfQCrd3
NY Mets Daily News Clips:
Mets Defeat Nationals 10-1
- Alonso and Acuña power Mets past Nationals 10-1 to increase wild card lead (ESPN)
- Pete Alonso, Francisco Alvarez, and Luisangel Acuna all homer in Mets' rout of Nationals (Newsday)
- Luisangel Acuña hits first HR as Mets crush Nationals, extend Wild Card lead over Braves (New York Daily News)
Luisangel Acuna News:
- Acuña's day of firsts helps Mets extend lead on brother's club (MLB)
- Mets happy with what they see of Luisangel Acuna at shortstop (Newsday)
- Luisangel Acuna crushes first MLB homer during huge Mets night (New York Post)
- Pete Alonso, Luisangel Acuna propel Mets to win, increase lead over Braves for final wild-card spot (New York Post)
- Luisangel Acuña breaks out with first home run, huge offensive game for Mets in victory (The Record)
- Luisangel Acuña’s huge game for Mets hurts older brother’s team in heated playoff race (SI.com)
- Mets' Top Prospect Pounds Out Three Hits, Including First Career Homer (SI.com)
Francisco Lindor News:
- Mets lineup needs to pick it up with Francisco Lindor still out (New York Post)
- Passionate Pete Alonso addresses Mets during impromptu team meeting after Francisco Lindor injury (New York Post)
- Mets Notebook: Jose Iglesias being leaned on even more with Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil out amid playoff push (New York Daily News)
- Mets infielder in for Francisco Lindor brings ‘winning baseball’ to Queens (NJ.com)
- Mets rookie called up after Francisco Lindor injury records first MLB home run (NJ.com)
Pete Alonso News:
- Big night for Mets' Pete Alonso better late than never (Newsday)
- Pete Alonso confident this won’t be his final Mets homestand (New York Post)
- After speaking up, Pete Alonso steps up in Mets victory: ‘I’m just really fired up’ (The Athletic)
Kodai Senga News:
- Injuries & Moves: Lindor (back), Senga (calf) progress (MLB)
- Now more than ever, Mets need a healthy Lindor and Senga (MLB)
- Kodai Senga could return to much improved Mets rotation (New York Post)
Other Mets News:
- 10 stars on the hunt for first World Series ring (MLB)
- 'It's contagious': Rotation fueling Mets' run toward Wild Card (MLB)
- How Mets spark-plug Jose Iglesias changed his defensive approach — and altered his major-league fortunes (Newsday)
- Mets Fans Had No Patience For Umpire Struggling to Announce Results of Replay Review (SI.com)
- Be Worried About the Mets Fan in Your Life (NYT)
- New York Mets' Starter Open to Bullpen Role if Ace Returns (SI.com)
- Mets' Infielder Named Team's Most ‘Indispensable Under-The-Radar' Player (SI.com)
- The Mets’ new ability to revive starting pitchers could elevate them in finding the next batch (New York Post)
- Mets get a late-night playoff gift from the Diamondbacks (New York Post)
- Ed Kranepool’s son moved by ‘outpouring of support’ after Mets great’s death (New York Daily News)
- Mets Owner Steve Cohen to Stop Trading for His Hedge Fund (Wall Street Journal)
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- 9/17/2024 - Box Score: Syracuse Mets 15. Charlotte Knights 7
- Williams SS;
1 for 4; double; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Gilbert LF;
0 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; Ritter DH;
1 for 5; double; 1 run; 3 Ks; Cortes RF;
0 for 4; 2 runs; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Sánchez 3B;
2 for 3; HR; 3 runs; 5 RBIs; 2 walks; Azocar CF;
3 for 5; HR; 3 runs; 3 RBIs; 1 K; Schwartz 1B;
1 for 3; HR; 2 runs; 3 RBIs; 1 walk; Senger C;
0 for 4; 2 Ks; Young 2B;
1 for 3; 2 runs; 1 walk; 1 K; Vasil; 4 innings; 6 runs; 6 ERs; 8 hits; 1
walk; 3 Ks; Crick; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 3 Ks; McLoughlin, T(H, 1); 1 inning; no runs; 2
walks; Orze(W, 6-1); 1.2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER;
1 hit; 2 walks; 1 K; Adcock; 1.1 innings; no runs; 2 Ks;
- 9/17/24 Mets Minor League Roster Moves: Jonathan Pintaro to the Development List; Mike Brosseau on the 7-day injured list;
Jett has landed in Syracuse!
First Triple-A hit and RBI for Jett Williams. pic.twitter.com/74D7O8c8OT
— Syracuse Mets (@SyracuseMets) September 18, 2024
- Williams SS; 1 for 4; double; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Gilbert LF; 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; Ritter DH; 1 for 5; double; 1 run; 3 Ks; Cortes RF; 0 for 4; 2 runs; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Sánchez 3B; 2 for 3; HR; 3 runs; 5 RBIs; 2 walks; Azocar CF; 3 for 5; HR; 3 runs; 3 RBIs; 1 K; Schwartz 1B; 1 for 3; HR; 2 runs; 3 RBIs; 1 walk; Senger C; 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Young 2B; 1 for 3; 2 runs; 1 walk; 1 K; Vasil; 4 innings; 6 runs; 6 ERs; 8 hits; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Crick; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 3 Ks; McLoughlin, T(H, 1); 1 inning; no runs; 2 walks; Orze(W, 6-1); 1.2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 2 walks; 1 K; Adcock; 1.1 innings; no runs; 2 Ks;
Jett has landed in Syracuse!
— Syracuse Mets (@SyracuseMets) September 18, 2024
First Triple-A hit and RBI for Jett Williams. pic.twitter.com/74D7O8c8OT
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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Harvey Haddix (1925)
- Lorn Brown (1938)
- Roger Mason (1958)
- Scott Holman (1958)
Died on this date:
- Clyde McCullough (1982)
Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Dean Chance from the Cleveland Indians on September 18, 1970.
1963 | In the Polo Grounds' final game, played in front of a paltry 1,752 patrons, Jim Hickman of the Mets hits the last home run in the 52-year history of the Coogan's Bluff ballpark. The iconic stadium, which served as the home of the Giants (1911-1957), Yankees (1913-1922), and Mets (1962-63), first opened its doors on June 28, 1911. |
1970 | The Mets purchase Dean Chance from the Indians, but the 1964 Cy Young award winner will only compile a 0-1 record along with an ERA of 13.50 in his three games, all in relief, before being sent to Detroit, along with Bill Denehy, in an off-season trade with the Tigers. In exchange, New York obtains right-hander Jerry Robertson, who will never pitch again in a major league game. |
1975 | Mets slugger Dave Kingman, in a 7-5 victory over Chicago at Shea Stadium, hits his 35th homer to set a new franchise record for round-trippers in a season. Frank Thomas set the previous mark in 1962, the team's first year in existence. |
1975 | Rusty Staub becomes the first Mets player in the 14-year history of the franchise to drive in one hundred runs in a season. A two-run blast accounts for 'Le Grand Orange's' 100th RBI, which comes in a 7-5 victory over Chicago at Shea Stadium. |
1987 | In a slugfest which the Mets will lose 10-9 to Pittsburgh, Darryl Strawberry gets the team off to a good start when he slams a three-run home run off Brian Fischer in the top of the first inning at Three Rivers Stadium. The New York right fielder's round-tripper, his 37th of the season, establishes a new franchise record for homers, previously set by Dave Kingman on this date in 1975. |
2006 | In front of an enthusiastic Shea Stadium crowd of 46,729, the Mets capture the NL East title for the first time since 1988 by beating the Marlins, 4-0. The contest marks team's fifth attempt to clinch the division, but a road loss in Florida and being swept in Pittsburgh brought the champagne celebration home to the Big Apple. |
2010 | At Citi Field, Luis Hernandez falls to the ground in obvious pain when he fouls a ball off his right foot, and after a lengthy discussion, dismisses the team trainer to resume his turn at-bat. The Mets second baseman hits a home run on the next pitch he sees, but severely limps rounding the bases, reminiscent of Kirk Gibson, barely making it home due to the broken foot that will end his season.
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1962: The Mets drop a pair to the visiting Colts .45s, 6 - 2 and 8 - 6, and also break the major-league record for homers allowed. Merritt Ranew and Dave Roberts connect for the Colts, the 188th and 189th homers allowed, breaking the A's mark set in 1956. Bob Aspromonte of the Colts sets a National League record for a third baseman with his 57th straight errorless game.
1976: Tom Seaver cuts down the Pirates for the second time in six days, this time winning 6 - 2 at Shea Stadium. Dave Kingman belts his 35th homer and Ed Kranepool adds another for the Mets.
9/18/1963 The Mets take on the Phillies in front of 1,752 fans in the final game at the Polo Grounds. pic.twitter.com/PXhj6zCDw1
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) September 18, 2024
9/18/2006 The Mets clinch their fifth National League East title. pic.twitter.com/PJHGGOhW6i
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) September 18, 2024
9/18/2010 Minutes after fouling a ball off and breaking his foot, Luis Hernández homers off Tim Hudson. pic.twitter.com/IVXoEwdybw
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) September 18, 2024
9/18/2013 Down to his final strike, Josh Satin beats the Giants with a two-run walk-off single. New York erases a four-run deficit by scoring one run in the eighth and four in the ninth.@joshsatin pic.twitter.com/atImL2KNyW
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9/18/2022 Jacob deGrom, Seth Lugo, Joely Rodríguez, and Trevor May combine to strike out 20 batters, tying an MLB record for strikeouts in a nine-inning game. deGrom also sets an MLB record by allowing three or fewer earned runs in 40 consecutive starts.@IamTrevorMay pic.twitter.com/uh3sdzjV0Y
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) September 18, 2024
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