Morning Briefing: Mets’ Offensive Woes Continue
Good morning, Mets fans.
The Mets suffered a crushing loss on Wednesday night as a bang-bang play at the plate in the bottom of the ninth was the final blow for the Amazins. Pete Alonso‘s hand bounced up before the plate, allowing the tag to be placed before he scored and subsequently ending the game. However, an even bigger story is how the Mets’ offense has continued to struggle over the past week.
During the Mets’ winning stretch in the middle of April, it seemed as though everything was clicking; Brett Baty was hitting his stride, Francisco Alvarez was getting timely hits, and the Mets’ offense minus J.D. Martinez was grooving. Now, losing four of their last six games, the Mets’ offense has hit a blockade. Being blanked last night, and not having many opportunities until the ninth inning, the Mets need a breakout game desperately.
This homestand hasn’t been kind to the Mets, and this series with the Cubs especially has been frustrating from a hitting standpoint, only mustering up five runs in three games. However, the Mets’ offense will look to get back on track as they face Cubs’ Ben Brown with Adrian Houser on the bump for New York for a 1:10 p.m. start at Citi Field.
Starling Marte. Photo by Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Latest Mets News
Francisco Lindor left last night’s game in the third inning due to flu-like symptoms. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said there is a virus going around the clubhouse and caught up to Lindor.
The Mets want the fans input on what the club’s new service dog should be named! The options are Doc (for Doc Gooden), Buddy (for Bud Harrelson), and Mookie (for Mookie Wilson).
Ji-Man Choi declined his opt-out with the Mets and will stay with the organization, per Will Sammon of The Athletic.
The Mets traded Zack Short, who was recently DFA’d, to the Boston Red Sox for cash considerations.
Pete Alonso wins Mets hitter of the month. Click here for the other April awards.
Latest MLB News
The MLBPA announced the launch of a new mental health and wellness program for major and minor league players and their families.
After a masterful bee-keeping performance at Chase Field, Matt Hilton signed a deal with Topps. Both base cards and signed editions will be available for the public to purchase.
After being released from his minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, Dominic Smith signed a deal with the Boston Red Sox and was added to the major league roster prior to Wednesday night’s game.
The MLB issued suspensions for the Brewers-Rays brawl this past weekend. For the Brewers, Abner Uribe, Freddy Peralta, and Pat Murphy are suspended for six, five and two games respectively. For the Rays, José Siri is suspended for three games.
Orioles RHP Grayson Rodriguez was placed on the 15-day IL, retroactive to April 30th, with right shoulder inflammation.
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DJ Stewart continues to rake when it matters most.
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On This Date in Mets History
2022: The Mets DFA Robinson Canó after playing in 168 games spanning three seasons; he also missed 162 games in 2021 due to a PED suspension.
2021: After trailing 4-2 to the Phillies in the eighth inning, the Mets put together a six-run inning to take the lead. The Mets would hold on to win after a Rhys Hoskins home run was called back due to replay.
1995: Edgardo Alfonzo records the first hit of his major league career.
Birthdays: Jonathan Villar (33), Erasmo Ramírez (34), Joe Crawford (54)
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