Category: Michael Baron
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The meaning of the no-hitter, and what the Giants do that the Mets don’t
In a way, everything about the no-hitter put the Mets in their place, which is clearly separate than that of the Giants. The Mets battered and beaten lineup took the ultimate hit on Tuesday night against the World Champion Giants. They were no-hit by a rookie named Chris Heston making just the 13th start of his young…
Michael Baron
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Noah Syndergaard pitched well, but allowed too much contact against the Giants
Noah Syndergaard insisted on Tuesday night he felt as good as he has to this point in the season. “I felt I had some of the best stuff I’ve had in my entire life,” Syndergaard said after the game. Unfortunately for him, he ran into a combination of bad luck and a lack of swings…
Michael Baron
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Recently promoted Michael Conforto has carried his production to Binghamton
The Mets may have themselves a very special gem in Michael Conforto. He started his season with Single-A St. Lucie in the notorious prison for hitters known as the Florida State League. Yet, he escaped having notched 12 doubles, seven home runs and 28 RBI in 46 games for the St. Lucie Mets, twice earning Florida…
Michael Baron
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Sunday’s performance was an electric and character-driven effort by Jacob deGrom
On a day when the Mets needed a win to ensure a disappointing 3-4 road trip, things didn’t start off well for the Mets and Jacob deGrom. He was in immediate trouble as he allowed a leadoff double to Ender Inciarte, ending a streak of 33 1/3 innings of not allowing an extra-base hit. After AJ Pollock singled, Eric…
Michael Baron
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Curtis Granderson and his aggressive adjustment on Sunday
The Mets are without their best player and their hottest hitter over the last six weeks. As such, they have a make shift infield alignment and a game of musical chairs at two positions on a daily basis. One area of the club which has remained fairly constant is the club’s outfield. Michael Cuddyer, Juan Lagares, and Curtis Granderson have all…
Michael Baron
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