Morning Briefing: Mets Head Into Last Game Of Season
Good Morning, Mets fans!
On Saturday, the Mets were swept in their doubleheader against the Nationals, falling by scores of 4-3 and 5-3 while being mathematically eliminated from postseason contention. Jacob deGrom took the mound in game for his last chance at a third straight Cy Young award, giving up three runs and collecting ten strikeouts. Rick Porcello continued to struggle, allowing five runs on eight hits in just three innings of work.
Today, the Mets look to win their final game of the season and avoid a series sweep. Seth Lugo swill face off against Anibal Sanchez.
Latest Mets News
With their first loss to the Nationals on Saturday, the Mets were eliminated from postseason contention for the fourth straight year.
Mets shortstop Andres Gimenez has been placed on the Injured List with oblique tightness, ending what was a phenomal season for the rookie.
Latest MLB News
Longtime Major League outfielder Hunter Pence has announced he is retiring via Twitter.
The Cubs clinched first place in the NL Central for the third time in the last five seasons.
The Giants designated pitcher Jeff Samardzija for assignment.
The Royals wore jerseys to honor outfielder Alex Gordon, who recently announced he is retiring following the 2020 season.
Mike Trout reflects on the Angels missing the playoffs for the ninth time in his ten-year career.
Latest NL East News
Braves third baseman Austin Riley will miss the remainder of the regular season to rest up his tight right quad before the beginning of the playoffs.
The Marlins earned their praise from the 2003 Marlins, who said the current roster’s “collective effort” is what helped them make the 2020 playoffs.
Latest on MMO
Brian Wright continues to relive the Mets’ 2000 season, highlighting the Mets’s tough battle against the Braves
On This Day In Mets History
2000: The Mets clinched their spot in the postseason, defeating the Braves by a score of 6-2.
Birthdays: Luis Guillorme (26), John Lannan (36), Jon Rauch (42), Jason Phillips (44), Don Schulze (58)
Let’s go Mets!
