Dickey Earns 14th Win As Mets Beat Diamondbacks, 5-1
R.A. Dickey rebounded from his first loss in three months to gain his National League-leading 14th win
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R.A. Dickey rebounded from his first loss in three months to gain his National League-leading 14th win
New York managed nothing at the plate besides three solo shots by Davis and lost for the 14th time in 16 games.
Josh Collmenter pitched six innings and drove in a run during Arizona's six-run second and the Diamondbacks beat the reeling New York Mets 11-5 on Friday night.
Matt Harvey stole the show in Arizona on Thursday night. That's what happens when phenoms fulfill their promise. But don't forget about manager Terry Collins.
Harvey, the Mets' top pick in the 2010 draft, set a franchise record for strikeouts in a debut. He also doubled and singled to become the first pitcher since 1900 to strike out more than 10 and collect a pair of hits in his first game.
Matt Harvey wowed Mets fans in his major league debut by snapping their six-game losing streak, striking out 11 batters.
Matt Harvey dazzled in his major league debut, holding Arizona to three hits and striking out 11 over 5 1-3 innings in the New York Mets' 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks on Thursday night.
"It is what it is," said manager Terry Collins. "He's going to have to realize there's lots of things that come with pitching in the big leagues, and one of them might be to stop a losing streak."
The Mets are in a free fall and the frustration of their stunning slide from the playoff race is taking its toll.
Losers in their last 12 of 13 games, the New York Mets must get themselves together and pull out of this slump soon for any chance at salvaging the season.
Adam LaRoche and the Washington Nationals handed R.A. Dickey his first loss in three months, beating the sinking New York Mets 5-2 Tuesday night behind Gio Gonzalez's seven crisp innings.
The 26-year-old Duda was batting .241 with 12 homers, 44 RBIs and a .335 on-base percentage. He had struck out 94 times, most on the team.
MLB's best team just got better. Yes, we're talking about the Yankees. And yes, they're atop Evan's weekly rankings.
Mets fans are upset and feeling sorry for themselves these days because the club has lost 10 of their last 11 games, falling 5 1/2 games behind in their chase for a playoff spot.
