Morning Briefing: Sproat to Debut in Rubber Game With Reds

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Mets lost 6-3 to the Reds on Saturday. They outhit Cincinnati 9-6, but Jonah Tong gave up three home runs over six innings. Read more here.

Meanwhile, the Padres beat the Rockies 10-8. They had entered the day tied with the Mets for the second Wild Card, so the Mets slid back down to the third spot.

The Mets now trail the Phillies by seven games in the division after Philadelphia defeated the Marlins 4-2.

They’ll play the rubber game against the Reds today at 1:40 p.m. ET with Brandon Sproat making his MLB debut against Hunter Greene (5-4, 2.70 ERA).

Latest Mets News

According to Jay Horwitz, former Mets manager of the 1986 World Series team and the franchise leader in wins by a manager, Davey Johnson, has passed away.

In his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, Jose Siri hit a home run that extended Syracuse’s lead.

The Mets signed left-hander Joe La Sorsa to a minor league deal after he elected free agency earlier this week, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

Latest MLB News

The Washington Nationals released a statement regarding the passing of Johnson, who also managed the Nationals.

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David Melendi recapped the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Friday that included another hit by AJ Ewing to extend his hit streak to 14 games.

Evan Mazza recaps Steve and Alex Cohen’s statements on the passing of Johnson.

Mojo Hill discusses Mark Vientos’ recent resurgence and how it’s lengthening the Mets’ lineup.

Chris Bello breaks down the week 23 MLB power rankings.

On This Date in Mets History

Born on This Date: Brian Stokes (1979), David Newhan (1973), Jason Isringhausen (1972), Darren Bragg (1969), Rick Sweet (1952).

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