Mets fans are no longer counting down the magic number. Carlos Martinez eventually left after list of 7 presentations with the use of right shoulder blade tension. Lucas Duda hit a grand slam in the first inning, and Wright put the final touches on it with a three-run homer in the ninth. Andre Ethier homered regarding the Dodgers. Bruce hit a solo homer off Hansel Robles in the eighth, cutting it to 6-4.
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The only bad news the Mets got on Saturday was on infielder Juan Uribe, who status for the playoffs is in doubt after he apparently aggravated the rib cage cartilage injury he suffered last Sunday.
Wilmer Flores, who became a fan favorite after famously not being traded to the Brewers, ran around the field with a sign that read: 2015 NL East Champs.
Sampson gave up one in the first.
Luke Gregerson threw a ideal ninth for his 29th save.
Cory Spangenberg had three hits for the Padres, including two doubles. He wound up lasting 97, holding the Reds to two runs over 6 2/3 innings. Despite giving up five runs in five innings, he maintained his AL ERA lead at 2.45. Duda has 12 RBIs in this series.
Wei-Yin Chen (10-8) took the loss. Miami outhit Atlanta 9-5 in this one. Owner of 24 home runs and a. 352 OBP, the Mets first baseman has a 130 wRC+ in a season where the Mets have certainly needed the runs.
“Tonight was the best start he’s had”, Collins said following Friday’s game.
DeGrom, who is 5-0 over his last eight road starts, has never faced the Reds or any of their current players. During that losing streak, they only scored more than two runs once. “He’s a great pitcher so his mediocre stuff will get most people out any day of the week”. Toronto’s three errors matched a season high. He’s reached base at least twice 35 times during the streak.
Arenado hit his 41st homer in the fourth. Instead, they’re counting down the days until they can support this team in the postseason as they begin their run to a potential World Series championship.
They’re hoping Jacob deGrom will be revitalized in his first start in almost two weeks Sunday when they face the Cincinnati Reds seeking an 11th consecutive road win.
The Pirates moved 4 1/2 games ahead of the Cubs with eight regular season games to play while Chicago clinched a playoff spot thanks to the Giants loss late Friday.
SAN DIEGO – A.J. Pollock had a career-high five RBIs to lead Arizona over San Diego.
The Mets lead the season series, 5-0. It’s a delicate balancing act and one where there’s no right answer since every pitcher’s situation is different.
The Nationals’ inability to break through could eventually cost general manager Mike Rizzo his job, but he continued to defend the organization’s decision earlier this month in Washington.
The Reds are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. Houston hit six home runs in the game. 500 for the first time since April 9. Colon is 2-1 with a 2.60 ERA in four September starts.
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They no longer control their own destiny for home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs. This kid’s really gotten better.
