Bruce does confirm that the New York Mets were not one of the teams that he had in mind when it became evident that the Cincinnati Reds were going to trade their long-time outfielder.
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“We’re completely focused”, manager Terry Collins said. He allowed one run on two hits, struck out three and walked two in 6 1-3 innings.
NY managed eight hits and walked four times with Yoenis Cespedes, Jose Reyes, Alejandro De Aza and Curtis Granderson going deep. The Mets put at least one runner on in each of those innings, and stranded two in the fifth when Joey Votto made a diving grab to prevent Wilmer Flores from driving in the go-ahead run in a 2-2 game.
The Mets finished off a three-game sweep and have won eight of 10.
The Mets remained one game back of St. Louis for the second NL wild card after the Cardinals won 12-6 at sliding Pittsburgh. “He gave us what he always does, that’s quality innings, and allowed us to get some runs. Definitely wasn’t as comfortable with NY as I was the other places, but I’m happy to be here and we’re doing exactly what I hoped to do when I got here”. “That’s what you have to do over the last (22) games”.
The Mets avoided a letdown despite the hectic travel schedule and cruised past the Reds, 5-0, on Monday afternoon at Great American Ball Park. They handled their business in NY, hopped on a plane, and arrived in Cincinnati in the early morning.
Syndergaard (13-8) gave up six hits and four walks.
Besides having three runners caught stealing, the Reds also left 12 on base and went 3-for-13 with runners in scoring position.
It was 87 degrees and humid at game time, and that might’ve taken a toll on Syndergaard. I was working for a couple of months this year because I didn’t go to spring training, so I had to spend a lot of time in the gym and doing some baseball activity. “His command wasn’t there”. I don’t know if his time in Colorado changed him at all. He gave us five.
Two games, two wins, and pressure still being applied to the teams they’re chasing.
Once again, it was Jeurys Familia who closed the door on the save – his 47th, which extends his franchise record. The Mets (74-66) took full advantage, defeating the Reds (57-81) 6-3 to complete a series sweep of Cincinnati. Syndergaard comes off of a 4-1 loss to Washington with two runs plated on three hits over seven innings. He later singled, stole a base and scored. “I’m not trying to get back to this level”. “He has been swinging the bat well lately”. They all have this whole series.
An error by shortstop Jose Peraza contributed to the Mets’ second run when Reyes scored from third on a wild pitch. It was his third of the season and overall 24th of his career. He has emerged as a dynamic force atop the lineup, batting.287 with an.826 OPS, six home runs and 15 RBI in 40 games for the Mets this season.
Mets: RF Jay Bruce got Wednesday off, as much a break from the strain of returning to his former home for the first time as anything else, Collins said. They have tomorrow night off and on Friday right-handed pitcher Robert Gsellman (2-1) is scheduled to start Friday in Atlanta.
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Montero pitched five scoreless innings in a 2-1, 10-inning win over Miami on August 29, which was his first start of the year. He’s 0-2 with a 12.27 ERA in three starts against NY, two of which came while a member of the Miami Marlins.
