Despite Wheeler's Solid Outing, Mets Lose To Phillies 3-2
Hector Neris blew a 95 mph fastball past Keon Broxton with a 3-2 count and the bases loaded for the final out
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Hector Neris blew a 95 mph fastball past Keon Broxton with a 3-2 count and the bases loaded for the final out
The Mets starting staff entered 2019 as the team's strength, but their recent outings have gotten progressively worse.
Juan Lagares scored from second base on Michael Conforto's hard grounder in the 11th inning and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 on Monday night.
Julio Teheran outpitched Jacob deGrom, Josh Donaldson and Nick Markakis homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 7-3 on Sunday night.
Mets starter Jason Vargas was worse, lasting just six batters and 36 pitches.
Zack Wheeler (1-1) worked six solid innings after giving up a career-high seven runs in his last start.
Alonso lined a two-run shot in the seventh off reliever Jonny Venters, a 454-foot laser with a 118 mph exit velocity that splashed into the tank beyond straightaway center
Odorizzi and the Minnesota bullpen suddenly went wild, allowing seven straight batters to reach base despite not hitting a single fair ball
Jacob deGrom's record-tying streak of quality starts ended at 26 when he allowed two home runs to Mitch Garver and one to Eddie Rosario in a 14-8 drubbing by the Minnesota Twins
Starting for the third time in his club's first eight games, Washington ace Max Scherzer earned his first win in the least effective outing of the three.
The five longballs tied a franchise record for the most home runs in one home game; a record that includes Shea Stadium and the Polo Grounds.
Without much time to rest up for their home opener, the New York Mets were no match for Stephen Strasburg.
Thursday was the day New York Mets fans had been waiting for. The Amazins were back in town for their home opener against the Washington Nationals.
The Mets ace struck out a career-high 14 in seven shutout innings, hit a home run, and ended his streak of five consecutive losses to the Miami Marlins
Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good, but if you're a fan of the New York Mets, you might be smiling because you've got talent and luck on your side.
