Morning Briefing: Ronny Mauricio Fractures Thumb
Good morning, Mets fans.
The Mets dropped Game 2 of the series to the Angels, 4-3 in 10 innings. They close out their series with the rubber game on Sunday at 4:07 p.m. ET. It will be the righty Clay Holmes (302, 1.75 ERA, 25 SO) on the mound for New York against right-hander Jack Kochanowicz (2-0, 3.09 ERA, 24 SO).
Along with dropping the game in the 10th, the Mets’ injury woes continued as Ronny Mauricio exited the game early on Saturday. Carlos Mendoza told reporters later that Mauricio is heading to the IL with a fractured thumb.
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On This Date in Mets History
1988: David Cone pitched his first career shutout.
Born on this Date: Joey Gerber (1997), Walker Lockett (1994), Jack DiLauro (1943), Chris Cannizzaro (1938).
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