Morning Briefing: Mets Select Edgardo Alfonzo to Latin American Hall of Fame

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Mets announced that they have selected Edgardo Alfonzo to the Mets’ Latin American Hall of Fame.

In a statement by Mets owner Steve and Alex Cohen, he described Afonzo as “a fan favorite and dynamic player on the field, contributing during pivotal moments throughout Mets history.”

NL Standings Update

The Mets lost 8-3 in their series opener against the Rangers. Jonah Tong gave up six runs in 2/3 of an inning, and Jacob deGrom pitched seven strong innings against the Mets. Read more on the Mets’ seventh straight loss here.

As if things couldn’t get any worse for the Mets, the Giants beat the Dodgers on a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning. Just moments before the big blow, the home plate umpire called a foul ball despite the ball being tipped into the catcher’s mitt for what should have been strike three. The Giants now trail the Mets by just 0.5 games for the third Wild Card spot.

The lone bright spot is that the Reds lost 3-0 to the A’s. But they’re still within striking distance of the Mets at 1.5 games back.

Latest Mets News

With today’s Alumni Classic game coming prior to the Mets’ game against the Rangers, Citi Field and the Mets announced that parking lots and gates will open earlier:

• Parking lots: 12:10 p.m.
• Early Entry STM gates: 12:40 p.m.
• All other gates: 1:10 p.m.
• Alumni Classic Game start: 2:40 p.m.

The Mets will follow at 4:10 p.m. ET. Brandon Sproat (0-1, 4.50 ERA) makes his second MLB start against veteran Patrick Corbin (7-9, 4.36 ERA).

Mike Mayer of Metsmerized Online also noted that Kodai Senga was on the mound for Triple-A Syracuse on Friday. He threw six innings, giving up just three hits, one earned run and no walks while striking out eight. He threw 74 pitches (52 for strikes).

Latest MLB News

Baseball America on Friday released their nine “sleeper MLB pitching prospects” who have impressive stuff and scores.

Latest on MMO

Matt Mancuso breaks down Thursday’s Mets minor league affiliate games, which included a stellar performance from Joel Diaz that helped the Brooklyn Cyclones clinch the South Atlantic League Northern Championship.

Kai Chang recaps the Mets’ quiet offense in their Thursday loss to the Phillies.

Jack Markowski discusses why the Mets are quickly watching their playoff hopes become more and more in danger amidst their losing streak.

Mathias Altman-Kurosaki talks about why time is running out for Ryan Helsley and Ryne Stanek.

David Melendi discusses Alfonzo’s selection into the Mets’ Latin American Hall of Fame.

Andrew Steele-Davis talks about the highs and lows of the Mets’ series in Philadelphia.

On This Date in Mets History 

1983: Mets catcher Mike Fitzgerald became the 48th player in major league history to hit a home run in his first at-bat.

Born on This Date: Daisuke Matsuzaka (1980), Rodney McCray (1963), Tom Parsons (1939).

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