Good Morning. Happy Birthday Fran Healy, Jerry Blevins and Wagner Lagrange. Mets beat Nationals 13-6, Brooklyn wins as Mauricio and Alvarez homer, Syracuse and St. Lucie fall. Binghamton has more games cancelled.
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Mets 13 Nationals 6 (Box Score) Jonathan Villar 3B 2 for 6, HR (18th), double, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI; Francisco Lindor SS 1 for 3, HR, 1 RBI, 2 runs scored, 2 walks, 1 K; Pete Alonso 1B 3 for 5, double, 2 runs scored; Javier Baez 2B 4 for 4, HR, 2 RBIs, 3 runs scored; Kevin Pillar CF 2 for 4, Grand Slam HR, 4 RBIs, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 K; Taijuan Walker 4.1 innings, 6 runs – all earned, 6 hits, 2 HRs, 3 walks, 6 Ks; Aaron Loup (W, 5-0) 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 1 walk;
We hope anyone watching the game from their couch today enjoys this four-run Mets first inning. pic.twitter.com/S9TNmJ5cZS
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 5, 2021
JONATHAN VILLAR GOES BOOM 💣 pic.twitter.com/EU0jHONohh
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 5, 2021
Javy Báez Wendy's
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 5, 2021
🤝
4-for-4 pic.twitter.com/3Ms4OExio5
.@tai_walker strikes out the side in the 4th 💪 pic.twitter.com/X88t6nUM02
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 5, 2021
Aaron Loup has a 1.13 ERA. 🍺 pic.twitter.com/vCz3Q0BeL9
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 5, 2021
That'll do the trick!
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 5, 2021
Patrick Mazeika's sac fly gives the Mets the lead! pic.twitter.com/Fax3Yas3fw
LINDOR TO THE DEEPEST PART OF THE PARK!!! @Lindor12BC pic.twitter.com/eVw5289RFW
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 5, 2021
KEVIN PILLAR GRAND SLAM!!!
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 5, 2021
13 RUNS FOR THE METS!!! pic.twitter.com/JaGPGpMMHu
"I think we're just playing really good baseball right now" - Taijuan Walker pic.twitter.com/ocq3wiC0My
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 5, 2021
Javier Báez on the Mets' success offensively:
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 5, 2021
"It feels great. It gives us the chance to get more pitches in the zone, and if not, we've got the guy behind us who's going to do the job. When we do that as a team, it's going to be really dangerous." pic.twitter.com/OpgYDosb3I
Javy Báez wasn't able to find his lost earring 😭 pic.twitter.com/81HnqI1v0Q
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 5, 2021
Kevin Pillar on the Mets' offensive breakthrough:
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 5, 2021
"You don't feel as if one person has to carry the team. We're confident in all 8 guys we roll out there." pic.twitter.com/A1nemrMYaw
"It takes a special player to hit like he has in the big leagues"
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 5, 2021
Luis Rojas talks about Javy Báez's improved approach and results at the plate in this series: pic.twitter.com/4qHM0WvW2M
It is scoreboard-watching szn. The Braves' win over the Rockies this evening means the Mets' NL East deficit remains 3.5 games.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) September 5, 2021
The Mets did pick up a game in the Wild Card standings and trail that by 3.5 as well, though they're chasing four teams in that race instead of two.
Newsday's Monday Back Page
— Joe Manniello (@joe_manniello) September 6, 2021
THE RACE IS ON!
Mets hit 4 HRs to make it 8 of 9 wins as hunt for NL East title ramps up
PLUS: Yanks lose series to O's and Loaisiga
AND: Fernandez is the teen of Queens@APSE_sportmedia pic.twitter.com/hB1lcZ0XvV
Javier Báez since telling media the meaning of the Mets’ thumbs down celebration:
— Mets Analytics (@MetsAnalytics) September 5, 2021
👍8 for 24
👍3 home runs
👍7 runs scored
👍6 runs batted in
👍.333/.385/.792
👍1.177 OPS#LGM
Brandon Nimmo, games played by season:
— Mets Analytics (@MetsAnalytics) September 4, 2021
2016: 32
2017: 69
2018: 140
2019: 69
2020: 55
2021: 77#LGM
— Metstradamus (@Metstradamus) September 5, 2021
NY Post:
Mets.com:
- Báez keys Mets' surge: 'Feels great to be hot'
- Video Story: Mets outslug Nats in DC
- The best prospect duos to debut together
- Stat of the Day: Báez does it all "Javier Báez on Sunday became the first Mets player in 33 years to record at least four hits, a stolen base and a home run without making an out at the plate. The last Met to accomplish that stat line was Kevin McReynolds, who also went 4-for-4 with a homer and a steal on July 27, 1988. Two years earlier, Darryl Strawberry finished a game 5-for-5 with a homer and a steal."
Syracuse Mets fall to IronPigs, 9-6, in series finale on Sunday night (Box Score) Jose Peraza 2B 2 for 4, run scored; José Martinez RF 1 for 5, double, 1 RBI, 1 run scored; Wilfredo Tovar SS 3 for 4, 2 doubles, 2 RBIs; Jose Colina 1 for 1, HR, 1 RBI, 1 run scored; Jared Eickhoff (L, 7-2) 3.2 innings, 7 runs – all earned, 7 hits, 1 HR, 2 walks, 5 Ks;
MiLB.com/Brooklyn: Brooklyn Takes Rubber Match from Wilmington, 6-1 on Sunday (Box Score) Jaylen Palmer CF 1 for 2, 2 runs scored, 2 walks, 1 K; Ronny Mauricio SS 2 for 4, HR, 3 RBIs; Francisco Alvarez DH 2 for 4, HR, 2 RBIs, 1 run scored; Jose Chacin 6 innings, no runs, 5 hits, 2 walks, 4 Ks;
Brooklyn Trolley Blogger: Four Baggers and Stellar Pitching Propel Brooklyn Cyclones to Series Win Against Wilmington Blue Rocks
Francisco Alvarez has been cleared for take off 🚀🚀
— Brooklyn Cyclones (@BKCyclones) September 5, 2021
Alvy connects on his 20th home run of the season - 414 feet - to give Brooklyn a 2-0 lead in the 1st inning. #amazinstartshere pic.twitter.com/uDyNx7c1Wf
A three-run Rocky Rocket 🚀🚀🚀
— Brooklyn Cyclones (@BKCyclones) September 5, 2021
Ronny Mauricio with his 18th home run of the year - a three run, 404 foot shot - to extend Brooklyn's lead to 5-0. #amazinstartshere pic.twitter.com/88u0fOarf7
St. Lucie Mets fall to Hammerheads 7-5 in series finale Box Score; Robert Gsellman 2/3 innings, 3 runs – all earned, 3 hits, 1 K, 17 pitches, 12 strikes; Kolby Kubichek (L, 0-3) 3.1 innings, 4 runs - 2 earned, 6 hits, 1 walk, 2 Ks;
The Sea Dogs' games scheduled for Tuesday, September 7th, and Wednesday, September 8th at Hadlock Field against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies have been canceled. https://t.co/tbONI1C0QK pic.twitter.com/PyE0lNYVZ0
— Portland Sea Dogs (@PortlandSeaDogs) September 5, 2021
For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.
PINCH-HIT ULTIMATE GRAND SLAM FOR DANIEL VOGELBACH! #Walkoff pic.twitter.com/yJzLaMAWBu
— MLB (@MLB) September 5, 2021
Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.
MLB.com:
- Offseason trade candidates -- it's a big list
- Crew stuns Cards with ultimate walk-off slam!
- Best in West: Giants KO Buehler, hold off LA
- Wander's on-base streak 1 shy of Mantle
- Cronenworth walk-off HR is simply Wild
- 'We want it': Mariners sweep, move up in WC
- Salvy climbing catcher HR leaderboard
- Simu Liu backflips after first-pitch strike
- Sale pitching like ace again in return
FOX Sports:
- Giants re-claim NL West lead with 6-4 win over Dodgers
- Mariners score seven runs in the 11th, top Diamondbacks, 10-4
- DJ Peters' two homers power Rangers to 7-3 win over Angels
- Jake Cronenworth's walk-off solo blast gives Padres 4-3 win over Astros
- Cubs beat Pirates in battle of grand slams, 11-8
- Adam Duvall slugs 31st homer, Braves beat Rockies, 9-2
- Daniel Vogelbach clubs walk-off pinch-hit grand slam for Brewers in 6-5 win over Cardinals
- Salvador Perez's historic season continues with 41st home run as Royals shut out White Sox, 6-0
- Odúbel Herrera hits game-winning RBI single in the 10th, Phillies beat Marlins, 4-3
- Cedric Mullins launches two-run homer in Orioles' 8-7 comeback win vs. Yankees
MLB Trade Rumors:
- Injury Notes: Rodon, Blue Jays, Slater, Gsellman, Cardinals
- MLBTR Chat Transcript
- Blue Jays Hopeful Of Retaining Marcus Semien, Robbie Ray
- Minor MLB Transactions: 9/5/21
- Dodgers Place AJ Pollock On 10-Day Injured List
- Tigers Shut Julio Teheran Down For The Season
- Braves Sign Maikel Franco
- Royals Place Cam Gallagher On Injured List, Recall Tyler Zuber
- Angels Place Justin Upton On Injured List, Recall Kean Wong
- Reds Activate Brad Brach, Option Alejo Lopez
- Astros Select Marwin Gonzalez, Option Josh James
- Diamondbacks Select Henry Ramos
Yahoo Sports:
- Bench: I would be in hospital if not vaxed
- Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: TV, radio, probable starting pitchers
- Dodgers still playing catch-up in the NL West after series loss to Giants
- Javier Báez heating up as Mets make postseason push
- Steven Duggar sparks Giants with huge hit off Walker Buehler
- Dodgers vs. Giants Highlights
- Daniel Vogelbach comes off bench and belts game-winning grand slam in ninth inning for Milwaukee Brewers
- Giants observations: 6-4 win vs. Dodgers clinches season series
- Albert Pujols' two-run homer
- Steven Duggar's two-run triple
ESPN:
CBS Sports:
Braves.com:
Marlins.com:
Phillies.com:
Nationals.com:
Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Fran Healy (1946)
- Alex Escobar (1978)
- Jerry Blevins (1983)
- Donnie Hart (1990)
- L.J. Mazilli (1990)
- Nick Rumbelow (1991)
- Wagner Lagrange (1995)
Died on this date:
- Jose Moreno (2019)
Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Larry Foss from the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 6, 1962.
New York Mets signed free agent Keith Miller on September 6, 1984.
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1981 |
Fernando Valenzuela ties the National League's rookie
record for shutouts, blanking St. Louis, 5-0, for his seventh whitewash of
the season. The Dodger lefty shares the mark with Irv Young (1905
Beaneaters), Grover Alexander (1911 Phillies), and Jerry Koosman (1968 Mets).
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1985 |
In a matchup of aces that lives up its advanced billing,
Dwight Gooden and Fernando Valenzuela hook up in one of the best pitchers'
duel in recent memory. New York beats Los Angeles at Chavez Ravine, 2-0,
thanks to Darryl Strawberry's two-run double on a day that the 20-year-old
Mets right-hander strikes out ten batters, throwing nine shutout innings,
while the Dodger southpaw pitches 11 innings without allowing a run. |
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2005 |
As part of the National Roberto Clemente Day celebration,
teams will collect donations from fans in support of the Hurricane Katrina
relief effort. Also, in remembrance of those affected by the disaster, major
league players will don helmets bearing the Red Cross logo on the right side,
and the number to call to help those in need will appear on the sides of the
bases. |
1982 - Veteran first baseman Willie Stargell, whose uniform number 8 is retired,
is saluted by 38,000 fans on his day at Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Stadium. The 41-year-old slugger
delivers a pinch-hit single in the Pirates' 6 - 1 win over the Mets.
1987: The Dodgers beat the Mets,
3 - 2, in 16 innings, to end their losing streak at 9 games‚ the club's worst
since 1973.
1989 - The last-place Phils top the
first-place Cubs, 9 - 1 behind Bruce Ruffin's complete game. With
the Cards beating the Mets‚ Chicago leads St. Louis by half a game in
the NL East.
1998 - Atlanta OF Andruw Jones hits his
50th career homer in a 4 - 0 win over the Mets. He becomes the 3rd-youngest player in history
to reach that level. Only Mel Ott and Tony Conigliaro did
so at a younger age. Atlanta P John Smoltz limits the
Mets to just 3 hits‚ while fanning an even dozen batters en route to his 14th
win.
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6 comments:
Baez 2 thumbs UP. Pillar too.
Nimmo sure misses a lot of time. Pillar is appreciative.
Villarreal is SCORCHING.
Alaverez and Mauricio show why they will be Mets POWER assets by OD 2023. 38 HRs between them, and remember, they started in May.
Why Mets are where they are:
130 runs less than Braves
85 runs less than Phil’s
Want to win pennant? 5 runs per game the rest of the way.
Tom sounds good but where do you have Baty in all this and do they sign Baez with Mauricio in the wings?
Plus Mauricio and Alvarez play in a park where it is hard to homer - Brooklyn.
Really disappointed to see Mauricio’s average still sitting in the .240’s. Would like to see more hits overall, and I know he has a lot of errors. He may have the tools, but those tools need refinement. Maybe the height makes it harder to cover so much strike zone?
Reid-Foley coming back; Peraza coming back; Gsellman coming back; Syndergaard coming back; that’s an awful lot of MLB talented player to add. If Nimmo and DeGrom can also heal, the Mets would be whole when they go to Atlanta for three games on October 1.
I think a copule of things are in play with Mauricio. First, the ball park which takes away extra base hits - .225/.276/.354 at home - .266/.310/.537 on the road - big difference in the slugging percentage.
Also, at 20 years old, I think he is still trying to learn the strike zone - but once he does, look out. Not playing last year really hurt.
If I was the Mets, I would have sent a contingent to Taiwan or Korea to play last year.
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