Morning Briefing: Mets Look to Win Rubber Match Against Rockies
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Good morning, Mets fans!
After splitting Saturday’s doubleheader, the New York Mets will look to claim the series on Sunday as they take on the Colorado Rockies. Mets righty Marcus Stroman (2-0, 0.75 ERA) will take the mound for the rubber match as he faces off against Rockies righty Antonio Senzatela (1-2, 7.07 ERA).
Luckily, neither rain nor snow is forecasted for the series finale in Denver. First pitch is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. and the game will be broadcasted on SNY and WQBU 92.7.
Latest Mets News
Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker donated his game day salary from Jackie Robinson Day to The Players Alliance, according to the organization’s Twitter account. The Players Alliance is an organization compromised of 143 current and former MLB Players that looks to “create an inclusive culture within baseball and the community.”
According to Jacob Resnick of SNY, 2015 fourth-round pick David Thompson hit a home run in an Alternate Site game against the Red Sox on Saturday. He is scheduled to be a minor league free agent at the conclusion of the upcoming season.
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Infielder Sean Kazmar Jr. was called up by the Braves on Saturday after spending the last 12 years in the minors, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Kazmar did not record a hit in Atlanta’s game against the Cubs, but he saw his first MLB action since 2008 when he was with the Padres.
Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has been placed on the team’s 10-day injured list with a lower back strain, per the Associated Press. Two other Milwaukee starters, second baseman Kolten Wong and outfielder Lorenzo Cain, are also on the injured list.
Saturday’s and Sunday’s games between the Twins and Angels in Anaheim have been postponed due to COVID issues involving members of Minnesota, per the Twins’ Twitter account. Left fielder Kyle Garlick was identified as one of the players that tested positive, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.
Per Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, FOX announcer Joe Buck will be a guest host on “Jeopardy!” for episodes set to air in mid-summer. Buck will be trying out for the permanent job and his tryout shouldn’t interfere with his schedule announcing for FOX.
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Aaron Valentino and Pat Ragazzo recap the Mets’ win over the Rockies in game one of Saturday’s double header at Coors Field.
Aaron Valentino takes a look at New York’s loss in game two of the double header against Colorado.
Mojo Hill writes on the Mets’ cancellations and why fans shouldn’t be weary despite the interesting start to the season.
On This Date in Mets History
1970: Pitcher Nolan Ryan allows just one hit and ties the Mets’ franchise record for strikeouts with 15 in a 7-0 win over the Phillies at Shea Stadium. Tom Seaver would soon break that record a few days later with 19 strikeouts against the Padres.
Birthdays: Brady Clark (48), Rico Brogna (51), Doug Flynn (70), Chuck Taylor (79) and Larry Foss (85).
Let’s go Mets!
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