Lineups & Game Notes: Rockies vs. Mets 1:10 pm et.

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Colorado Rockies (49-52):

1. Charlie Blackmon (L) CF
2. DJ LeMahieu (R) 2B
3. Nolan Arenado (R) 3B
4. Carlos Gonzalez (L) RF
5. Trevor Story (R) SS
6. David Dahl (L) LF
7. Daniel Descalso (L) 1B
8. Tony Wolters (L) C
9. Tyler Anderson (L) P

SP: Tyler Anderson LHP (3-3, 3.56 ERA)

New York Mets (53-47):

1. Juan Lagares (R) CF
2. Curtis Granderson (L) RF
3. Wilmer Flores (R) 3B
4. Neil Walker (S) 2B
5. Asdrubal Cabrera (S) SS
6. James Loney (L) 1B
7. Rene Rivera (R) C
8. Alejandro De Aza (L) LF
9. Jacob deGrom (L) P

SP: Jacob deGrom RHP (6-5, 2.73 ERA)

Today’s game can be seen on SNY and MLB Network.

Game Notes:

ROCKIES-METS NOTES: The Mets are 61-30 vs. Colorado at home…The .670 winning percentage is the best vs. any team (min. 15 games) in team history…The Mets have won 10 straight games vs. the Rockies at Citi Field dating to August 6, 2013…The 10- game home winning streak is tied for the sixth-longest in franchise history vs. one club.

DAY BASEBALL: New York is 19-12 in day games (11-5 at home)…The Mets have a .613 winning percentage in day games which ranks fourth in the majors…The Mets lead the majors with a 2.74 team ERA during the day.

deGROM IN deDAY: Jacob deGrom is 15-3 with a 1.63 ERA (32 earned runs/176.2 innings) in 27 career daytime starts…That is the best daytime ERA among qualified major league pitchers over the last three years.

HOT AS JULY: Wilmer Flores is hitting .333 (18-54) with two doubles, seven homers and 13 RBI this month…Flores’ seven home runs in July is tied for the fourth-most in the majors…Flores is hitting .333 (20- 60) with six homers vs. lefthanders this season.

LOOKING TO HOLD A RECORD: Addison Reed has tossed 14.2 scoreless innings while allowing only four hits and striking out 22 since June 25… He is second in the majors with 24 holds…Aaron Heilman holds the single-season franchise record with 26 holds in 2006… Reed has the fifth-lowest ERA among NL relievers (1.88)…Min. 40 innings.

STREAK ENDS: Jeruys Familia saved 52 consecutive games from August 1, 2015-July 26, 2016, the third-longest streak in major league history…He suffered a blown save last night vs. St. Louis…Familia ranks sixth on the club’s all-time save list with 85 saves…Tug McGraw is fifth on the list with 86.

DEGROM VS. ROCKIES: In three career starts vs. the Rockies, deGrom is 2-0 with a 1.27 ERA…In his one start this season against Colorado (at Coors Field), deGrom pitched 6.1 innings and allowed three runs on four hits in a no-decision while striking out three and walking three.

METS VS. ANDERSON: The Mets have never faced Tyler Anderson and no current player on the roster has an official at-bat against the left-hander.

Final Recap: Cardinals 5 – Mets 4

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The St. Louis Cardinals (54-47) defeated the New York Mets (53-47) by the final score of 5-4. For a full boxscore recap follow the link below…

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Game Notes:

  • Jeurys Familia blew his first save of the season and was charged with the loss giving up 2 runs and 2 hits in the bottom of the 9th.
  • Yoenis Cespedes was 2-4 with a 2-run go-ahead home run in the bottom of the 7th.
  • Travis d’Arnaud was 2-4 and scored a run on a wild pitch.
  • Neil Walker was 3-3 with an RBI single.
  • Logan Verrett pitched admirably going 7 innings and allowing 3 runs on 5 hits. He walked 3 and struck out 7.

I am just in as much shock as every other Mets fan around the country is tonight. I am saying that as I pick my jaw up off the floor. The Cardinals absolutely stunned the Mets in shocking fashion after the Mets originally took the lead in the bottom of the seventh, after a dramatic Yoenis Cespedes two-run bomb. Addison Reed made quick work of the top of the Cardinals lineup in the top of the eighth, but all good things would come to an end in the top of the ninth. After Familia had gotten the first batter of the inning to line out, he would walk Jedd Gyorko (who would be pinch-ran for by Randal Grichuk), and Yadier Molina would drive him in with a double. Familia would then get Molina out at third on a fielder’s choice with a Jeremy Hazelbaker ground ball. But still with only two outs, Hazelbaker would steal second base and then be driven in on a Kolten Wong double to give the Cardinals the lead. That would ultimately snap Familia’s 52-game save streak which leaves him third on the all-time MLB save streak list.  

It’s certainly a heartbreaking loss for the Mets as you felt this game was never meant to end this way, after the way they fought back tonight. You almost had chalked this game up as a victory after Cespedes went yard, as the Mets came into tonight 48-0 when leading after eight innings. Unfortunately playing with fire finally bit Familia tonight, and the Mets offense should’ve scored more runs than they did. Prior to Cespedes going yard the Mets were 1-11 with runners in scoring position and blew multiple opportunities to blow this game open. Losing to the Cardinals certainly hurts as they are neck and neck in the Wild Card chase with one another, but the Mets will have to regroup fast as they have an early game tomorrow afternoon against the Colorado Rockies. 

  • The Mets will open a four-game series against the Colorado Rockies tomorrow afternoon with a 1:10 pm et start time. Tomorrow’s game can be seen on SNY and MLB Network.
  • Jacob deGrom (6-5, 2.73 ERA) will look to get back on track after his last start as he faces Rockies southpaw Tyler Anderson (3-3, 3.56 ERA).

Things to Know: Rockies vs. Mets

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The New York Mets will host the Colorado Rockies for a four game series at Citi Field beginning Thursday afternoon. Here are a few things to know heading into the series. Continue reading →

Lineups & Game Notes: Cardinals vs. Mets 7:10 pm et.

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St. Louis Cardinals (53-47):

1. Greg Garcia (L) 2B
2. Aledmys Diaz (R) SS
3. Stephen Piscotty (R) RF
4. Matt Holliday (R) LF
5. Matt Adams (L) 1B
6. Jedd Gyorko (R) 3B
7. Yadier Molina (R) C
8. Tommy Pham (R) CF
9. Adam Wainwright (R) P

SP: Adam Wainwright RHP (9-5, 4.09 ERA)

New York Mets (53-46):

1. Curtis Granderson (L) RF
2. Asdrubal Cabrera (S) SS
3. Yoenis Cespedes (R) LF
4. James Loney (L) 1B
5. Neil Walker (S) 2B
6. Wilmer Flores (R) 3B
7. Michael Conforto (L) CF
8. Travis d’Arnaud (R) C
9. Logan Verrett (R) P

SP: Logan Verrett RHP (3-6, 4.14 ERA)

Tonight’s game can be seen on SNY.

Game Notes:

CARDINALS-METS NOTES: The Mets are 18-11 all-time vs. the Cardinals at Citi Field…Since 2006, the Mets have only lost one home season series to St. Louis (2013, 1-2).

RUBBER GAMES: New York is 7-5 in rubber games this year, including 3-3 at home.

HOMERS AT HOME: The Mets have hit 26 home runs in their last 13 home games.

CLOSING RECORDS: Jeurys Familia has set another franchise record with saves in each of his last 14 appearances and is 36-for-36 in save opportunities this year…He moved into sixth place on the club’s all-time save list with last night’s save, with his 85 career save…Tug McGraw is fifth on the list with 86.

SINCE THE BREAK: New York has posted a 2.56 ERA, the second-lowest mark in the majors…The pen has a 1.44 ERA in the second-half as well.

STRONG PEN: New York’s bullpen has tossed 9 straight scoreless innings dating to Saturday…The pen is 5-1 with 10 saves and a 1.63 ERA since June 30…Overall, the pen is fourth in the majors with a 3.05 ERA.

VERRETT VS. CARDINALS: Logan Verrett has never faced the St. Louis Cardinals in his career.

METS VS. WAINWRIGHT: Adam Wainwright holds a 3-4 record and a career 5.13 ERA in nine career appearances (seven starts) against the Mets… It’s his worst ERA against any National League opponent and second worst against any opponent in baseball with a minimum of two appearances…Notable numbers against Wainwright are provided below…

  • James Loney: .500 (14-28), 4 2B, 1 HR
  • Neil Walker: .281 (9-32), 1 HR, 7 RBI
  • Curtis Granderson: .167 (1-6), 1 BB, 1 K
  • Yoenis Cespedes: .125 (1-8), 4 K
  • Travis d’Arnaud: .000 (0-2)

Mets inch closer to Nationals with doubleheader split.

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Yesterday the Mets spilt a day/night doubleheader with the St. Louis Cardinals, while the Washington Nationals had a ninth inning collapse in Cleveland. The Mets now sit back 4.5 games behind Washington heading into action tonight, and things are beginning to look interesting again in the NL East standings. And guess what? Offense may not be the reason why the Mets can take the division.  Continue reading →

Mets/Cardinals Rained Out

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Tonight’s game between the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals has been postponed due to rain, and will be made up tomorrow as part of a day/night doubleheader. Game 1 will begin at 4:10 pm et. and Game 2 will subsequently follow. The starters for each contest will also remain the same.

Lineups & Game Notes: Cardinals vs. Mets 7:10 pm et.

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St. Louis Cardinals (52-46):

1. Greg Garcia (L) 2B
2. Aledmys Diaz (R) SS
3. Stephen Piscotty (R) RF
4. Matt Holliday (R) LF
5. Matt Adams (L) 1B
6. Jedd Gyorko (R) 3B
7. Yadier Molina (R) C
8. Jeremy Hazelbaker (L) CF
9. Carlos Martinez (R) P

SP: Carlos Martinez RHP (9-6, 2.83 ERA)

New York Mets (52-45):

1. Jose Reyes (S) 3B
2. Curtis Granderson (L) RF
3. Yoenis Cespedes (R) LF
4. James Loney (L) 1B
5. Kelly Johnson (L) 2B
6. Asdrubal Cabrera (S) SS
7. Michael Conforto (L) CF
8. Rene Rivera (R) C
9. Noah Syndergaard (L) P

SP: Noah Syndergaard RHP (9-4, 2.43 ERA)

Tonight’s game can be seen on SNY.

Game Notes:

CARDINALS-METS NOTES: The Mets are 17-10 all-time vs. the Cardinals at Citi Field…Since 2006, the Mets have only lost one home season series to St. Louis (2013, 1-2).

HOME SWEET HOME: The Mets will start a nine-game homestand tonight…The Mets will play 17 of their next 20 games in New York City… The Mets are 9-4 in their last 13 home games…New York is 26-20 at home this season.

STRONG PEN: New York’s bullpen is 5-1 with nine saves and a 1.76 ERA (12 earned runs/61.1 innings) since June 30…Overall, the pen is fifth in the majors with a 3.10 ERA.

HOT HITTERS: James Loney has hit in eight straight games, going 9-27 (.333)…He has one homer and four RBI during that span…Michael Conforto is hitting .455 (5-11) with one double and three walks since returning to the majors on July 18.

THROWING GAS: Hansel Robles is 5-0 with a 1.47 ERA and 21 strikeouts since June 21…Robles is tied for the major league lead with five wins since June 21.

INTERESTING FACT: Steven Matz tossed 6 shutout innings yesterday… It was the fifth time this year, Matz did not allow a run while pitching at least 6 innings…The only other Mets rookies to have five such starts prior to August are Jerry Koosman (six in 1968) and Ron Darling (five in 1984)…Research courtesy of Elias.

THOR VS. CARDINALS: Has made one career start against the Cardinals…Took the loss in the Mets’ 3-2 defeat on July 17, 2015 at Busch Stadium…Tossed 7.0 innings, allowed two runs, earned, on five hits while striking out six and walking one.

METS VS. MARTINEZ: Carlos Martinez has posted a 1-1 record and holds a career 0.57 ERA in five career appearances (2 starts) against the Mets…He’s struck out 13 and walked 11 in 15.2 innings… It’s the right-hander’s lowest ERA against any opponent with a minimum of two starts…Notable numbers against Martinez are posted below…

  • Yoenis Cespedes: .667 (2-3), 1 HR, 1 RBI
  • Juan Lagares: .400 (2-5), 1 HBP, 1 K
  • Jose Reyes: .333 (1-3), 1 K
  • Curtis Granderson: .333 (2-6), 1 RBI, 1 K
  • Neil Walker: .250 (4-16), 1 3B, 2 HR
  • Wilmer Flores: .200 (1-5)
  • Kelly Johnson: .000 (0-2), 1 BB

Mets involved in Lucroy trade discussions as well as others.

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Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News is reporting that the New York Mets are currently in the mix for Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy. Ackert also reports that the Mets have shown interest in acquiring Brewers relievers Jeremy Jeffress and Will Smith. Continue reading →

Things to Know: Cardinals vs. Mets

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The St. Louis Cardinals will make a three-game trip to Citi Field beginning tomorrow to face the New York Mets in a battle that will certainly have ramifications on the Wild Card race. Here are a few things to know ahead of tomorrow’s game. Continue reading →

Mike Piazza: New York Hero & Baseball Legend

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Above The Mendoza would like to congratulate Mike Piazza on his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame today. I remember Mike’s glory days vividly growing up as a Mets fan, and he is one of my all-time favorite Mets players. The Hall of Fame catcher was easily the best offensive catcher I have ever seen in my lifetime, and his career statistics back it up. A career .308 hitter with 427 home runs, is virtually unheard of from the catching position. Piazza also holds the record for most home runs by a catcher with 396. Continue reading →