New York Mets News & Updates
The New York Mets were 59-71, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 at Rate Field.
Steady as she goes. A 5-run win last night helps the cause. Also helping: they've taken 5 of 7 this week. Moving right along.
Mets Game on August 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nolan McLean (9-8, 3.34 ERA) vs Sean Newcomb (1-3, 2.44 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SNY, Chicago Sports Network |
Mets Score & Recap
Yesterday, the New York Mets beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Bo Bichette went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Carson Benge went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Luis Robert Jr. went 2-5 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
Mets Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
75 | 55 | .577 | L2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
72 | 58 | .554 | 3.0 | W8 |
|
Marlins
|
|
66 | 64 | .508 | 9.0 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
61 | 70 | .466 | 14.5 | L3 |
|
Mets
|
|
59 | 71 | .454 | 16.0 | W1 |
New York Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Mets Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .268 | .712 | 66 | |
| 16 | .276 | .761 | 53 | |
| 14 | .215 | .626 | 43 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-8 | 3.34 | 1.16 | 142.2 | |
| 4-3 | 3.73 | 1.32 | 89.1 | |
| 3-4 | 3.04 | 1.13 | 50.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Mets News
Luis Robert Jr. silenced his critics with two home runs, leading the Mets to a commanding 10-5 victory over the White Sox and leveling the series after a tough loss. The offensive explosion marks a significant rebound for a lineup that has struggled at times this season, but the Mets are still treading water with a record of 58-71, hovering five games back in the division. Robert's powerful performance not only showcased his potential but also highlighted the ongoing evolution of the Mets, who have been actively reshaping their roster, including the recent acquisition of top prospect Jefferson Rojas. With a recent 5-2 stretch, there are flickers of hope, but the team must build on this momentum to salvage what’s left of the season.
Mets Upcoming Schedule
The New York Mets host the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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