Braves 9 Mets 3
Tough game for the Mets as they dropped to a 7-4 record, but they still remain within striking distance of the league-leading Nationals — only 1.5 games behind with 151 to play.
Tough game for the Mets as they dropped to a 7-4 record, but they still remain within striking distance of the league-leading Nationals — only 1.5 games behind with 151 to play.
With only 152 games to play, the Mets are really putting the pressure on the NL-leading Nationals, this time plowing over the third-place Braves to remain a mere half-game out of first place.
I’m not going to say this is a big series for the Mets. Starting tonight, our favorite team from Flushing goes to the Ted in Atlanta for a three game series. This is not an important series. After all, it’s crazy to say a mid-April series is meaningful. But it is a barometer – a … Read more
Following a rough offseason and uninspiring Pre-Season, the Mets are off to a surprising 4-0 start. Too early to clear your October schedule? Yes. Too early to feel good about your favorite ballclub? No. With all the darkness that has shrouded this team for the past few year, it’s unusual to allow oneself to enjoy … Read more
Another day, same headline. You never would have guessed by the final score, but Jonathon Niese nearly threw the first no-hitter in Mets history.
The Mets beat the Braves and take over first place in the NL East. Let’s enjoy it while we can.
Some very brief notes on yesterday’s exhibition between the Mets and Braves.
Jonathon Niese had good results, though I didn’t love the process. He continues to use a side-to-side motion that results in pitches that have little sinking action — his fastball and cutter remain on one plane. On his curve, he pulls himself a little more upright — closer to where he should be — but … Read more