New York Mets News & Updates
The New York Mets were 53-69, 5th in the NL East. The New York Mets did not play yesterday.
Cruising at a nice clip. The +6 run differential backs up the record. On top of that, the bats have been lively at 5.9 R/G.
Mets Game on August 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citi Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Robert Stock (0-2, 10.13 ERA) vs Andrew Alvarez (2-3, 3.76 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | WPIX, Nationals.TV |
Mets Score & Recap
The New York Mets did not play yesterday.
Mets Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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73 | 48 | .603 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
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65 | 58 | .528 | 9.0 | W1 |
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Marlins
|
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62 | 60 | .508 | 11.5 | L1 |
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Nationals
|
|
60 | 63 | .488 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
Mets
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|
53 | 69 | .434 | 20.5 | L2 |
New York Mets are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Mets Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .262 | .689 | 61 | |
| 13 | .274 | .748 | 47 | |
| 14 | .210 | .624 | 41 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-8 | 3.42 | 1.13 | 136.2 | |
| 3-3 | 3.45 | 1.30 | 78.1 | |
| 3-3 | 2.78 | 1.10 | 45.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Mets News
The Mets' struggles deepened with a lackluster 6-3 loss to the Braves, marking yet another disappointing chapter in their tumultuous season. Zac Thornton's shaky performance on the mound was a tough pill to swallow, especially as home runs from Luis Torrens, Luis Robert Jr., and Bo Bichette couldn't save the day. With a record of 53-69, the team now looks ahead to a homestand that offers little solace given their recent inconsistency, even if they've outpaced opponents with a +6 run differential over the last week. As discussions swirl around potential extensions for key players, the focus shouldn’t just be on the future but on how to make this season more watchable. The Mets might be a disaster, but they’re a disaster worth tuning into as they attempt to sort out the mess.
Mets Upcoming Schedule
The New York Mets host the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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