Morning Briefing: Another Blown Lead Haunts Mets

Good morning, Mets fans!

It was a familiar story for the Mets on Wednesday: a promising start doomed by a blown lead. They were up 6-0 through two innings against former Met Carlos Carrasco, but David Peterson and Reed Garrett combined to give up nine runs in the fourth inning.

The Mets lost to the Braves, 11-6. It was their 12th loss in their last 14 games. And it continued an ugly trend of recent blown leads. Per the SNY broadcast, this was the first time in Mets history that they’ve had a four-run lead or more in three straight games and blown it each time.

Cincinnati is just one game behind New York for the third Wild Card spot now.

The Mets will try to take the rubber game against Atlanta at 7:10 p.m. ET on Thursday. Kodai Senga takes the mound against Bryce Elder.

Latest Mets News

Due to Wednesday night’s game being delayed due to weather, Pete Alonso‘s pregame ceremony for the home run record will be held before Thursday night’s game.

Sam Blum of The Athletic did a piece on a controversial topic amongst Mets fans, the dressed up dog outside of the Citi Field gates.

Mets RHP Christian Scott threw a bullpen last week for the first time and is said to be doing well, per Will Sammon of The Athletic.

The Mets ranked seventh in MLB.com‘s top farm systems ranking, headlined by the rising Carson Benge. 

Mets third-ranked prospect Nolan McLean will be called up and getting the start on Saturday for the big league club, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. For more on the call-up, click here!

Paul Blackburn was reinstated from the IL before last night’s game and Justin Hagenman was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.

Latest MLB News

After exploring several opportunities to sell the Minnesota Twins, the Pohlad family has decided to stay as the principal owners of the club. However, they are still in the process of adding two significant limited partnership groups.

Astros manager Joe Espada said Josh Hader is seeking a second opinion for his shoulder strain, but there’s no word on what the first opinion said, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Espada mentioned it will take longer than two weeks.

In his first game back from an oblique injury that had him on the 60-day IL, Miguel Amaya sprained his ankle and will be heading back to the IL again, per Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network.

The Chicago Cubs called up their top prospect, Owen Caissie, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Caissie was a key piece of the trade that sent Yu Darvish to San Diego in 2020. 

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The Mets’ minor league clubs are in a winning groove.

Nolan McLean is making his big league debut on Saturday.

Pete Alonso’s home run evoked memories for all Mets fans.

On This Date in Mets History

2022: Francisco Lindor passes José Reyes for most RBI in a season by a Mets shortstop with his 82nd RBI.

2016: Steven Matz throws 7 1/3 no-hit innings against the Padres, the longest hitless outing since Johan Santana‘s no-hitter in 2012.

1962: Al Jackson throws 215 pitches in a 15-inning complete game loss against the Phillies.

Born on This Date: McKay Christensen (1975), Eric Cammack (1975).

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