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A playoff berth for the Mets is no longer within their control following a disastrous series loss to the Nationals. The two defeats in this crucial three-game set were marked by sloppy defense that allowed the Nationals to score valuable runs. Another issue was the team’s inability to capitalize with runners in scoring position. Key…
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Pete Alonso’s three run walk off home run has aided the Mets in the ending of their eight game losing streak. The walk off home run also keeps the Mets playoff chances alive, at least for another day. The Mets control their own destiny as they are still the holders of the third wild card…
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The Jets lose a heartbreaker to start off their season, falling 34-32 to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 60 yard game winning field goal by the Steelers was the catalyst for the heartbreak felt by fans, especially me. A bright spot was the dazzling debut of free agent addition quarterback Justin Fields. He and the whole…
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A once promising week has sputtered in its end as the Mets lose a four game series to the Marlins. The sweep of the first place Phillies in the beginning of the week was a high that unfortunately couldn’t be built upon The main flaw in the letdown Marlins series was the starting pitching. Relied…
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The Mets enter the biggest series of the year with a downward momentum track. They come to a series with the division leading the Phillies off a split six game road trip. They blew their chance of maintaining their upward trek from the prior week by losing a series to the last place Nationals. Starters…
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Upward momentum appears to be coming the Mets’ way, as they are winners of two straight games. Top pitching prospect Nolan McLean was the apparent spark when he made his MLB debut on Saturday. McLean had a great debut by allowing no runs in his five innings of work. The offense appears to be back…
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Pete Alonso has broken the Mets’ all-time franchise home run record. All-time Met Darryl Strawberry previously held the record. Alonso broke the record of 252 home runs in a historically short amount of time, having made his debut in 2019. The breaking of the record is a massive accomplishment for both Alonso and the fans…
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The Mets are at the lowest point of their once-promising season. They are now losers of six straight after being swept in two straight series. The last two series don’t represent the true downfall, as the skid goes far back. The Mets have the fourth-lowest winning percentage since mid June. The downfall has been prolonged,…
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The week of the trade deadline was a disappointing one for the Mets. The trade deadline acquisitions performed well, but their performance didn’t help the Mets from losing both of their series’. The starting pitchers greatly underperformed as it appears that both Clay Holmes and Frankie Montas are not the pitchers that David Stearns hoped…
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The Mets are winners of seven straight games and that win streak has allowed them to retake first place in the NL East. The pitching has been dominant during the streak in the seven games so far by not allowing more than five runs. The starters haven’t been going long in games, but the bullpen…
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