Morning Briefing: Mets Drop First Series Out of All-Star Break
Good morning, Mets fans!
On Saturday, the Mets suffered a 5-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, securing a series loss to start off the second half. Clay Holmes started, tossing 5 1/3 innings while allowing four earned runs on six hits. He walked two batters and struck out two. Read more about the game here.
New York aims to land a win to close out the series this afternoon. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. ET.
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The Mets held a pregame ceremony to honor David Wright and retiring his number. Read more about the festivities here.
The Mets announced they have recalled Kevin Herget to the majors, while optioning Brandon Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. In two major league appearances this season, Herget has logged a 3.00 ERA.
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Ahead of Saturday’s matchup, the Yankees announced that they have recalled pitcher Allan Winans from Triple-A Scranton and designated former Met Rico Garcia for assignment.
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Guardians are listening to offers on pitchers Cade Smith and Emmanuel Clase. Heyman also added that the prices are set very high and they are seen as not too likely to trade either one.
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Ahead of David Wright’s number retirement ceremony, Brian Wright wrote about his best moments.
MMO writer Matt Mancuso also talked about meeting Wright himself.
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Born on This Date: Ty Kelly (1988).
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