Morning Briefing: Mets Fall Back Below .500
Good morning, Mets fans.
On Saturday, the Mets (16-17) fell to the Rays (16-18) 3-1, putting the Mets below .500 for the first time since April 14 when the team was 7-8. It’s been an up-and-down season for the Mets, who have had a losing streak as long as five and a winning streak as long as six. They are now 4-9 in their last 13 games and will look to avoid a series sweep in Sunday afternoon’s contest.
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Despite the loss, Christian Scott was as advertised in his major league debut. He threw for 6 2/3 innings, holding the Rays to just one run. He allowed five hits and a walk and struck out six batters. The 24-year-old figures to be a key fixture in the Mets rotation for the rest of the year and should rack up plenty of wins if he can get more run support.
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Trea Turner told media members on Saturday that he expects to miss at least six weeks with his hamstring injury. Turner was off to a fantastic start this year, slashing .343/.392/.460/.852 with two home runs and 10 stolen bases in 33 games.
Luis Arráez had a terrific debut for the Padres on Saturday, tallying four hits in six at-bats from the leadoff spot while serving as the designated hitter. He also recorded an RBI and scored two runs in San Diego’s 13-1 win over the Diamondbacks. Arráez raised his batting average on the year from .299 to .315 in the effort.
Meanwhile, Arráez’s former team, the Marlins, were walloped 20-4 by the A’s. The Marlins’ dreadful season continues as they drop to 9-26, while the A’s have been pleasantly surprising and sit at .500 at 17-17.
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Matt Mongin highlights Friday’s minor league games, including David Peterson‘s second rehab start and Brandon Sproat‘s stellar outing.
Alexis Farinacci writes about Brett Baty‘s impressive night at the plate on Friday.
Jack Markowski details why Christian Scott is set up to have big league success.
Nick Rucco continues our list of MMO’s top 30 prospects with Colin Houck at No. 11.
On This Date in Mets History
2004: Mike Piazza broke the record for the most home runs by a catcher in major league history. His 352nd homer as a catcher broke Carlton Fisk‘s long-standing record, and Piazza still stands today as the home run king at his position.
Birthdays: Juan Acevedo (54)
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