Morning Briefing: Mets Go For Series Split with Giants

Good morning, Mets fans!

On Saturday, the Mets defeated the Giants 11-4. Jeff McNeil, Dominic Smith, Pete Alonso and Todd Frazier all hit home runs. Alonso’s pinch-hit 444-foot three-run homer gave him 75 RBI, the most for a Mets rookie in franchise history.

Walker Lockett earned his first career win, lasting five innings, giving up one run on five hits and collecting three strikeouts.

Today, the Mets face the Giants in the finale of their four game series. Steven Matz will face off against Conner Menez. The game can be seen at 4 p.m. EST and will be on SNY.

Latest Mets News

All-Star rookie Pete Alonso set a new franchise record for most RBI by a rookie in one season, passing Darryl Strawberry.

Some Mets players gave rookie pitcher Walker Lockett an interesting celebration after he earned his first career win.

Joel Sherman of the New York Post shared his thoughts on how the Mets handled tendering and then non-tendering catcher Travis d’Arnaud.

Latest NL East News

The Phillies added needed bullpen depth by completing a minor trade with the Minnesota Twins.

Sidelined with a shoulder injury, Max Scherzer threw off the mound for the first time since being placed on the 10-day IL.

Marlins manager Don Mattingly has some strong thoughts on the idea of robot umpires.

Latest MLB News

Initially staying in, Yankees first baseman Luke Voit left the game after being struck in the chin by a pitch.

Rookie phenom Vladimir Guerrero Jr blasted his first career grand slam.

A wizard in the infield, Cubs infielder Javier Báez pulled of an incredible no-look tag.

Latest on MMO

Rob Silverman took a look at the MVP-caliber season Tommie Agee  had for the Mets in their 1969 World Series winning season.

Dilip Sridhar gave a rundown on the latest trade deadline rumors in Major League Baseball.

On This Day

2018: The Mets traded then-closer  Jeurys Familia to the Oakland Athletics for Bobby Wahl and Will Toffey. 

Birthdays: Mike Cubbage (69), Mike Bordick (54), Brian Buchanan (46), Brett Hinchliffe (45)

Let’s go Mets!