Morning Briefing: Mets Drop Series in Cincinnati
Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets dropped the series finale in Cincinnati, 3-2, as their late comeback attempt fell short. The offense struck out 12 times against 26-year-old flamethrower Hunter Greene. Still, Brandon Sproat was sharp, going 5 1/3 hitless innings before getting into trouble in the sixth. He finished with six innings and three earned runs allowed and seven strikeouts; a quality start.
Read more on the game here.
New York now heads to Philadelphia to open a series against the first-place Phillies. Aaron Nola (3-8, 6.78 ERA) gets the ball for Philadelphia, while the Mets counter with rookie Nolan McLean (4-0, 1.37 ERA). First pitch is set for 6:45 p.m. ET on SNY.
Mark Vientos (27) Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
NL Standings Update
The Mets, Giants and D-backs all lost, while the Reds picked up a win to move back within four games of New York for the third Wild Card spot. The Padres also won and now sit two games above the Mets. And despite their loss, the Phillies remain firmly in control of the division with a seven-game cushion over New York.
Latest Mets News
On Tuesday, the Mets announced several roster moves. Sproat was recalled and Reed Garrett was reinstated from the injured list. To clear space on the 40-man roster, right-hander Justin Garza was designated for assignment. On the active roster, Wander Suero and Kevin Herget were optioned.
Tylor Megill had a rough outing in his latest rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse. On Sunday, he lasted just two innings, giving up five runs on four hits, two walks, and two hit batsmen while throwing 65 pitches. Megill now carries a 6.60 ERA in Triple-A. He should, however, still be in line to rejoin the Mets rotation for his next start.
Latest MLB News
Per David O’Brien of The Athletic, the Braves have claimed right-hander Alexis Díaz, former Reds closer and brother of Mets closer Edwin Díaz, off waivers from the Dodgers. The 28-year-old posted a 5.00 ERA across nine appearances during his stint with Los Angeles.
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On This Date in Mets History
2015: After trailing 7-1 in the seventh, the Mets rallied with six runs to tie the game. Kirk Nieuwenhuis then delivered the go-ahead blow, launching a pinch-hit home run to put New York in front.
Born on This Date: Don Aase (1954), Bobby Parnell (1984).
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