Good Morning. Born today Duke Snider and Bob Murphy. Happy Birthday Randy Myers. Mets beat Nats 10-0 on 9 run 4th, Christian Scott to have Tommy John Surgery, Kodai Senga hope to pitch in Syracuse this weekend, and Baty returns but Syracuse falls in 10 innings.
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9/18/2024 Box Score: New York Mets 10 Washington Nationals 0
Iglesias, J 2B; 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Alvarez, E 2B; 0 for 1; Marte, S DH;
1 for 4; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 K; Nimmo LF;
1 for 3; HR; 2 runs; 3 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 K; Alonso 1B;
1 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Taylor, T RF; 2 for 4; double; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Vientos 3B;
2 for 4; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 K; Alvarez, F C; 1 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; Torrens PH-C; 0 for 1; Bader CF;
0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Acuña SS;
2 for 4; HR; 2 runs; 2 RBIs; 1 K; Quintana (W, 10-9); 7 innings; no runs; 2
hits; 2 walks; 4 Ks; Maton, P; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1
K; Brazobán; 1 inning; no runs; 1 K;
From the Mets 10 Nationals 0 Post Game Notes - 9/18/2024
Mets:
- Picked up their 12th sweep of the season...Swept three of four series from Washington this season...Went 11-2 (.846) against the Nationals this season, the fourth-best single season winning percentage in franchise history the Mets have had against any opponent (Min. 10 games).
- Are 15-4 in their last 19 games and are 62-35 since May 30.
- Was their eighth shutout of the season and second against Washington (Also: 7/11).
- Was the 12th game this season the Mets have scored 10 or more runs...Was the second time this season the Mets have scored 10 or more runs in consecutive games (Also: 6/16/-6/17).
Fourth Inning:
- Sent 12 batters to the plate and scored nine runs on seven hits...Was the first time New York has scored nine or more runs in an inning since July 9, 2021 vs. Pittsburgh when they scored 10 runs in the bottom of the sixth.
- Singled in the fourth inning to extend his hitting streak to 12 games...Is batting .409 (18-44) over that span.
- Hit a two-run single with the bases loaded in the fourth inning to make the score 6-0...Now has a .337 (34-101) average and 89 career RBI with the bases loaded...Among active players, ranks fourth in batting average with the bases loaded (Min. 100 at-bats).
- Launched a three-run home run in the fourth inning to make the Mets lead 9-0...Was his 20th home run of the season and has now hit 20+ home runs in back-to-back seasons...Is the ninth Mets outfielder (Min. 50% games at OF each season) to have multiple 20+ home run seasons.
- Plated two with a single in the fourth and extended the Mets lead to 3-0...Snapped an 0-15 drought with the hit.
- Doubled home a run the fourth inning to give the Mets a 1-0 lead...It is his third consecutive game with a double and it is just the second time in his career that he has done so (Also: 4/17/22 - 4/24/22)...Was his 21st double of the season, matching his career high (Also: 2022).
- Has not allowed a run over his last 22.2 innings...Is the longest scoreless streak of his career and the longest active scoreless streak in the majors...Has a 0.28 ERA (1 ER/32.0 IP) over his last five starts.
- Is the fifth time in his career he has recorded back-to-back starts of at least 7.0 scoreless innings and the second time this season (Also: 7/4 -7/9)...Is the first time in his career with back-to-back starts of 7.0 scoreless innings and three or fewer hits allowed...Is the first Mets pitcher since Jacob deGrom in 2019 to have multiple streaks of 7.0 scoreless starts in the same season.
- In three starts against the Nationals this season he has not allowed an earned run over 21.0 innings...Joins Luis Castillo (vs. Los Angeles-AL) as the only pitchers this season to not allow an earned run against an opponent over three or more starts and 15.0 or more innings...Joins Jacob deGrom (2018, vs. Philadelphia) and R.A. Dickey (2011, vs. Florida) as the only pitchers in franchise history to not allow an earned run against an opponent over a single season (Min. 15.0 IP).
- Has earned the win in a season-high four straight decisions.
- Drove in a run with a single up the middle in the fourth inning to push the Mets lead to 4-0...Hit a solo home run in the eighth inning to increase the Mets lead 10-0.
- Is the first player in franchise history to have multiple hits in each of his first three major league starts...Is tied with Daniel Murphy and Mike Vail for the third-highest batting average by a Met in their first four big league games with an at-bat (Min. 10 at-bats).
Mets YouTube Channel: Mets 10 Nationals 1 Game Highlights 9/18/24
Mets YouTube Channel: Locker Room Reaction 9/18/24
Brandon Nimmo caught up with @SteveGelbs after the Mets' 10-0 win over the Nationals! pic.twitter.com/McSZs5Jf9T
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 19, 2024
Carlos Mendoza says he has "nothing new" on Francisco Lindor pic.twitter.com/tGp1GWK1WA
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 19, 2024
"I would say that this will continue to be day-to-day"
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 18, 2024
Carlos Mendoza with the latest on Francisco Lindor pic.twitter.com/0B31DFeZL1
"They're really good, we just saw them. We're good too. The guys will be up for the challenge."
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 19, 2024
- Carlos Mendoza on the Phillies series pic.twitter.com/8GSsfxkNub
Carlos Mendoza says that it's "in play" that Brett Baty could be with the New York Mets when the Syracuse Mets' season ends: pic.twitter.com/TOHJ4cBOr2
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 18, 2024
"We knew we had a good player here and the tools are there"
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 18, 2024
Carlos Mendoza says the Mets like what they're seeing from Luisangel Acuña: pic.twitter.com/lQIYrVwwsc
Carlos Mendoza says it's "safe to say" that Christian Scott will not pitch next year: pic.twitter.com/or6kxgJCAG
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 18, 2024
"It sucks, I love to do what I do. This is the best job in the world."
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 18, 2024
Christian Scott on needing Tommy John surgery: pic.twitter.com/VJdB8hb6tl
Christian Scott says he "couldn't get over the hump" with some his pitches, which led to the decision to undergo Tommy John surgery
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 18, 2024
He says his job is now to be the best teammate he can be pic.twitter.com/q337qWgQ6X
Paul Blackburn says he had "close to 10" PRP injections to remedy his back issue pic.twitter.com/viI021Z3Zn
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 18, 2024
Paul Blackburn is hoping to be ready by the middle or end of next week
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 18, 2024
He says there's "nothing set in stone" and his return will be contingent upon how he feels pic.twitter.com/pEhmFfzhRE
Francisco Lindor runs in the outfield pic.twitter.com/RcqytWlWri
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 18, 2024
Francisco Lindor has a catch at Citi Field: pic.twitter.com/BTNCtUIPa9
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 18, 2024
"With the team being in a really tight spot and a good position, I need to be at 100% to contribute and I don't want to come back at anything less than 100%."
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 18, 2024
Kodai Senga was asked if he will return as soon as he comes off the IL: pic.twitter.com/V5La2HE2wp
Kodai Senga says he hopes to pitch an inning with Triple-A Syracuse this weekend: pic.twitter.com/5NbcRix7u7
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 18, 2024
"I've been working my tail off and devoting all my time towards this. I know that if this doesn't go well, I'm just gonna be in the dugout rooting for my teammates, so I need to make this work."
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 18, 2024
- Kodai Senga pic.twitter.com/CJ0vSInKDN
"We're a phenomenal team and the vibes in there are amazing. I need to do whatever it takes to get back out there at 100% because what I can't do is go back out there at less than 100% and bring the team down. I need to help the team win."
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 18, 2024
- Kodai Senga pic.twitter.com/e34g7dtMfe
.@AlbaneseLaura, @john_jastremski, @TerryCollins_10 and @sal_licata discuss how José Iglesias improved himself and the Mets this season on BNNY: https://t.co/F5PHpMyWkE
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 18, 2024
➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/JgGg5MAjsW
On @EvanandTikiWFAN, @EvanRobertsWFAN and @TikiBarber discuss the Mets' rotation turning into a strength of their team https://t.co/8TOy5scVtQ pic.twitter.com/UkASdTIKlo
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 18, 2024
Wild Card Watch from AP Sports:
- Cease pitches into the 9th and Machado hits 2 of Padres’ 4 homers in a 4-0 win vs Astros
- Carroll homers twice and Rodriguez strikes out 11 in Diamondbacks’ 9-4 victory over the Rockies
- Ozuna homers, Urshela drives in 3 as Braves beat Reds 7-1
| Rk | Tm | W | L | W-L% | GB | Strk | last10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia Phillies | 91 | 61 | .599 | +7.0 | L 1 | 6-4 |
| 2 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 90 | 62 | .592 | +6.0 | W 1 | 5-5 |
| 3 | Milwaukee Brewers | 88 | 64 | .579 | +4.0 | W 1 | 6-4 |
| 4 | San Diego Padres | 87 | 66 | .569 | +2.5 | W 1 | 6-4 |
| 5 | New York Mets | 84 | 68 | .553 | -- | W 3 | 6-4 |
| 6 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 84 | 68 | .553 | -- | W 1 | 5-5 |
| 7 | Atlanta Braves | 82 | 70 | .539 | 2.0 | W 1 | 5-5 |
Today's Game:
New York Mets Vs. Philadelphia Phillies; Preview; 7:15PM;
PHI; Taijuan
Walker; NYM; Luis
Severino;
Mets Daily Clips:
Mets Defeat Nationals, 10-0:
- Mets inch closer to postseason berth behind 9-run inning (MLB.com)
- Brandon Nimmo's homer caps nine-run fourth inning as Mets blow out Nationals again (Newsday)
- Mets destroy Nationals with huge nine-run inning to maintain position in NL wild-card race (New York Post)
- Brandon Nimmo’s 3-run HR caps 9-run 4th inning as Mets complete sweep of Nationals (New York Daily News)
- Quintana and Nimmo lead surging Mets to 10-0 win for 2nd straight blowout of Nationals (AP)
Kodai Senga News:
- Senga 'working [his] tail off' to return for Mets (MLB.com)
- Mets' Kodai Senga eyes rehab start this weekend, return next week (Newsday)
- Kodai Senga set for rehab start with eyes on joining Mets for potential playoff run (New York Post)
- Mets Notebook: Kodai Senga, Paul Blackburn aiming to return next week (New York Daily News)
- Mets ace Kodai Senga feels closer to big-league return (The Athletic)
- Kodai Senga injury update: Mets pitcher intent on returning for regular season, but not at 'less than 100%' (CBS Sports)
Francisco Lindor News:
- Injuries & Moves: Lindor (back) misses third straight game (MLB.com)
- No Francisco Lindor? Mets fully buy into it takes team effort to keep going (Newsday)
- Luisangel Acuna’s rise helping Mets weather Francisco Lindor injury (New York Post)
Christian Scott News:
- Mets rookie Scott to undergo Tommy John surgery (MLB.com)
- Mets' Christian Scott to have Tommy John surgery next week (Newsday)
- Christian Scott getting hybrid Tommy John surgery in brutal Mets injury twist (New York Post)
- Mets starter Christian Scott to undergo UCL surgery (New York Daily News)
- Christian Scott to have elbow surgery, ending promising rookie season for Mets (The Record)
- Here’s why Mets’ top pitching prospect opted for Tommy John surgery: ‘It sucks’ (NJ.com)
- Mets’ budding star to undergo Tommy John surgery (NJ.com)
- Mets’ pitching prospect Christian Scott explains his path to Tommy John surgery (The Athletic)
- Christian Scott injury update: Mets rookie pitcher to undergo elbow surgery months after landing on IL (CBS Sports)
- Mets rookie Christian Scott to undergo Tommy John surgery, out until 2026 (AP)
Other Mets News:
- Presenting ... the 2024 All-Non-All-Stars! (MLB.com)
- Each team's breakout prospect from the '24 season (MLB.com)
- Mets now must get job done in make-or-break stretch vs. big boys (New York Post)
- What’s the Mets’ magic number? 2024 MLB playoff standings (New York Post)
- Howie Rose perplexed by weak Mets attendance for massive games (New York Post)
- NY Mets charging toward MLB playoffs as they meet Phillies and Braves next (The Record)
- Mets infielder who lost his job could return this season: ‘That’s in play’ (NJ.com)
- Dark cloud lifting over Mets’ Brandon Nimmo who has a ‘different feeling’ (NJ.com)
- Mets slugger spoke up during recent team meeting with playoffs on the line (NJ.com)
- Contenders who need to figure out their bullpens -- quickly (ESPN)
- Mets takeaways from a series sweep: Jose Quintana’s hot streak and more (The Athletic)
- Ranking each MLB contender’s postseason pitching core — from shutdown to suspect (The Athletic)
- New York Mets' Top Prospect Surprisingly an Option to Rejoin Team (SI.com)
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- Syracuse Mets Game Recap and Highlights: Williams and Gilbert shine, but S-Mets lose to Knights, 9-8, in ten innings on Wednesday
- 9/18/2024 - Box Score: Charlotte Knights 9 Syracuse Mets 8
- Williams SS;
2 for 4; double; 2 runs; 1 walk; Gilbert CF;
2 for 4; 2 doubles; 2 RBIs; 1 K; Baty DH;
0 for 4; 3 Ks; Reyes, P PH-DH; 1 for 1;
double; Sánchez 3B;
0 for 5; 3 Ks; Cortes LF;
2 for 5; HR; 3 runs; 1 RBI; 1 K; Allen, A C;
2 for 5; 1 K; Senger PR;
0 for 0; Azocar RF;
3 for 4; HR; double; 3 runs; 3 RBIs; Schwartz 1B;
0 for 5; 1 K; Young 2B;
1 for 4; 2 RBIs; 2 Ks; Kranick; 2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 1
walk; 2 Ks; Lucchesi; 4 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 5 hits; 1
walk; 3 Ks; Fujinami (H, 6); 1 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs;
1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K; Gage (H, 2); 1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit (3 run HR that scored 2 inherited runners from Fujinami); 1
K; Hartwig (BS, 1); 1 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs;
2 hits; 3 walks; 1 K; Zuber (L, 0-3 with Syracuse); 1 inning; 2 runs; 1 ER; 3
hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; 13.20 ERA with Syracuse.
- Syracuse Mets Game Notes - 9/18/2024
- Tonight's Syracuse Mets Lineup - Baty Back! 9/18/24
- Williams SS; 2 for 4; double; 2 runs; 1 walk; Gilbert CF; 2 for 4; 2 doubles; 2 RBIs; 1 K; Baty DH; 0 for 4; 3 Ks; Reyes, P PH-DH; 1 for 1; double; Sánchez 3B; 0 for 5; 3 Ks; Cortes LF; 2 for 5; HR; 3 runs; 1 RBI; 1 K; Allen, A C; 2 for 5; 1 K; Senger PR; 0 for 0; Azocar RF; 3 for 4; HR; double; 3 runs; 3 RBIs; Schwartz 1B; 0 for 5; 1 K; Young 2B; 1 for 4; 2 RBIs; 2 Ks; Kranick; 2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Lucchesi; 4 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 5 hits; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Fujinami (H, 6); 1 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K; Gage (H, 2); 1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit (3 run HR that scored 2 inherited runners from Fujinami); 1 K; Hartwig (BS, 1); 1 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 3 walks; 1 K; Zuber (L, 0-3 with Syracuse); 1 inning; 2 runs; 1 ER; 3 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; 13.20 ERA with Syracuse.
St. Lucie Mets:
- Press Release: St. Lucie Met Jesus Baez Selected as Florida State League All Star. "Baez played in 64 games for St. Lucie and slashed .262/.338/.444 with a .782 OPS. He hit 10 home runs, 14 doubles and one triple. Baez drove in 39 runs and scored 40 runs. He stole eight bases without getting caught. Baez produced a 17-game hitting streak from April 28-May 17. It was the longest hitting streak by a Met since Michael Paez's 18-game streak in 2018."
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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Bob Murphy (1924)
- Duke Snider (1926)
- Randy Myers (1962)
2006 | In a game against Florida, Julio Franco starts at third base for the Mets, who clinched the NL East flag yesterday. The 48 year-old infielder has not played the hot corner since his rookie year in 1982, marking 24 years between starts at the position. |
2007 | Driving in Jose Reyes with a third-inning single, David Wright becomes the first Mets player in franchise history to collect 100 RBIs in three consecutive seasons. The 24 year-old third baseman will finish the season with 107 ribbies. |
1967: Wes Westrum (57-94) resigns as manager of the Mets following a 4 - 3 loss to the Dodgers. Coach Salty Parker takes over and will be 4-7 for the rest of the season. Two days later the board of directors announces it will try to obtain Gil Hodges as manager.
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