New York Mets News & Updates
The New York Mets were 69-81, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets couldn’t hold off the Baltimore Orioles 1-2 at Citi Field.
Not flashy, but the math works. Putting up 6.9 runs per game. That pace keeps the score healthy. Add in +13 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.
Mets Game on September 15
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citi Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Sean Manaea (5-7, 4.79 ERA) vs Shane Baz (6-15, 4.05 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, SNY |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 3 mph |
Mets Score & Recap
Yesterday, the New York Mets couldn’t hold off the Baltimore Orioles 1-2 at Citi Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- A.J. Ewing went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Mets Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
88 | 63 | .583 | L2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
83 | 67 | .553 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
74 | 77 | .490 | 14.0 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
70 | 81 | .464 | 18.0 | W3 |
|
Mets
|
|
69 | 81 | .460 | 18.5 | L2 |
New York Mets are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.
Mets Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | .273 | .918 | 60 | |
| 16 | .261 | .702 | 73 | |
| 17 | .273 | .748 | 57 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 2.20 | 0.80 | 28.2 | |
| 11-9 | 3.24 | 1.18 | 166.2 | |
| 4-5 | 3.76 | 1.26 | 105.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 7 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Mets News
The New York Mets fell short against the Baltimore Orioles, losing 2-1 in a disappointing display that showcased their offensive struggles. Despite a commendable outing from Jonah Tong, who struck out Dylan Beavers and pitched effectively, the Mets squandered opportunities, going 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position and leaving nine men on base. The loss stings even more with Pete Alonso making his highly-anticipated return to Citi Field, further highlighting the Mets' glaring need at first base. The team is now 69-80, and while they recently showed some offensive promise, averaging 7.3 runs per game in their last seven, today was a stark reminder of their inconsistency. With their postseason hopes dimming, the Mets must quickly find a way to translate potential into performance.
Mets Upcoming Schedule
The New York Mets host the Philadelphia Phillies for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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