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New York Mets Series Preview: San Francisco Giants (8/20-8/23)

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New York Mets, Noah Syndergaard

The New York Mets come off a strong 7-4 road trip in which they finally saw their offense hit consistently. They will face the San Francisco Giants for the first time this season and they come in with a 61-64 record. The Giants have dropped four straight and are slowly falling out of the postseason picture. Last season the Mets won five of the six meetings against the Giants.

Probable Pitching Matchups

(8/20, 7:10 PM) Derek Holland (6-8, 3.83 ERA) vs. Zack Wheeler (8-6, 3.75 ERA)

(8/21, 7:10 PM) TBD vs. Steven Matz (5-10, 4.60 ERA)

(8/22, 7:10 PM) Casey Kelly (0-1, 1.69 ERA) vs. Noah Syndergaard (8-3, 3.40 ERA)

(8/23, 1:10 PM) Madison Bumgarner (4-5, 3.05 ERA) vs. Jacob deGrom (8-7, 1.71 ERA)

Mets Offense Comes to Life

On their 11-game road trip the Mets scored 83 runs including a 24 run outburst against the Philadelphia Phillies. It was the most runs ever scored by the Mets in one game and single handedly erased the 25-4 loss against the Washington Nationals. Amed Rosario, Austin Jackson and Jeff McNeil have turned in a very hot couple of weeks to make cases why they should remain in starting roles next season.

Brandon Nimmo has landed on the 10-day DL with the finger injury he has been dealing with. There is no structural damage to the finger but the Mets will be very cautious with their best offensive player this season. He should be ready for action once his time on the DL comes to an end. Dom Smith will remain on the roster to take Nimmo’s spot.

Day Game Pitcher’s Duel

The final game of the series promised to be a very good pitchers duel. Madison Bumgarner has returned to his ace form and Jacob deGrom is coming off a complete game shutout against the Phillies. Mets fans will remember the complete game shutout Mad-Bum hurled against the Mets in the 2016 wild card game. deGrom has not had it easy in his last couple starts. He faced and outpitched Luis Severino and Jake Arrieta his last two starts. He will try to do the same in this start against Bumgarner.

Matchups to Lookout For

Jose Bautista vs. Derek Holland: 5-25 (.200) Double, Home Run, 2 Walks, 6 Strikeouts

Austin Jackson vs. Derek Holland: 5-21 (.238) 2 Doubles, Home Run, 5 Walks, 4 Strikeouts

Hunter Pence vs. Jacob deGrom: 6-17 (.353) Double, Home Run, Walk, 5 Strikeouts

Buster Posey vs. Jacob deGrom: 4-14 (.286) Double, Home Run, Walk, Strikeout

Interesting Stats

Reyes Moronta Pitching With RISP in 2018: 8-49 (.163) 2 Doubles, 8 Walks, 18 Strikeouts

Jose Bautista Batting Sixth in 2018: 14-39 (.359) 4 Doubles, 3 Home Runs, 8 Walks, 8 Strikeouts

New York Mets Injury Report: August 19, 2018

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Some big names for the New York Mets are finally rehabbing and trying to return to the big leagues this season. The Mets relievers continue to take another hit as two of their pitchers are trying to return from injury.

Phillip Evans (fractured tibia) was officially moved to the 60-day DL on August 17 and will be out for the rest of the season. This opened up space on the 40-man roster for relief pitcher Daniel Zamora. Evans only had three hits in 21 at-bats and one stolen base with the Mets this season.

Bobby Wahl (right hamstring strain) was placed on the 10-day DL on August 17 with a grade 1 strain. He suffered the injury in the second game of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies. Wahl could return once his time on the DL ends. The Mets acquired Wahl from the Oakland Athletics for Jeurys Familia. Wahl has struggled with the Mets, allowing six runs in 5.1 innings pitched.

Will Nimmo Play Tonight?

Brandon Nimmo (finger) had his X-Rays and MRI came back negative after he took a fastball of his left index finger during the series against the Baltimore Orioles. He has not played in any of the four games against the Phillies, but can return to the lineup at any moment. Nimmo was on fire before the injury, going 15-35 with a .500 on-base percentage.

Anthony Swarzak (shoulder) still has not resumed throwing yet. He has been on the DL since August 4 with the discomfort in his shoulder. Swarzak is expected to be back by early September, but the Mets will not rush him back. Swarzak has been a disappointment in his first year with the Mets. He has a 6.00 ERA in 21 innings pitched.

Jay Bruce (hip) played nine innings at first base for the St. Lucie Mets on Saturday. Bruce will continue to see a lot more first base because of his sub-par outfield defense and Brandon Nimmo, Michael Conforto and Austin Jackson becoming the everyday trio of outfielders. His rehab assignment will last about a week and he can return before the end of the month.

Return of the Captain?

David Wright (shoulder) played seven innings in another St. Lucie Mets game. The captain has been on his rehab assignment for about a week and is starting to stretch out his playing time more. Wright has been hitless in 14 at bats, but it is understandable because he has not played in any games in over a year. He has to play a full nine inning game and figure out his swing before he even thinks about making a return this season. He is running out of minor league games to get ready, but if he is making the right strides forward his return can happen this season.

New York Mets Series Preview: Baltimore Orioles (8/14-8/15)

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New York Yankees, New York Mets, Zack Wheeler

The New York Mets had a quick turn around after winning their makeup game against the New York Yankees. They will take on the Baltimore Orioles in a battle of two of the worst teams in baseball. The Mets have won four out of five on the back of their strong starting pitching. The Orioles have lost five straight and are on pace to finish with the worst record in baseball. The Orioles took two games from the Mets earlier this season.

Probable Pitching Matchups

(8/14, 7:05 PM) Jason Vargas (2-8, 8.75 ERA) vs. Andrew Cashner (3-10, 4.85 ERA)

(8/15, 7:05 PM) Zack Wheeler (7-6, 3.82 ERA) vs. TBD

Wheeler On a Roll

Zack Wheeler has been one of the best pitchers in all of baseball over the last two months. He has a 1.34 ERA in the second half and a lot of it has to do with the rise in his velocity. Wheeler has thrown with his full effort on all his pitches instead of trying to conserve his energy to get deeper in the game. He is facing a very poor Orioles offense and will have a chance to keep up his hot streak.

Jason Vargas has been a complete failure this season and has not looked like a professional pitcher at any point this season. The $8 million that the Mets owe him over this season and the following season are likely the only reasons he still gets opportunities to pitch. With Corey Oswalt undoubtedly pitching better than Vargas, it certainly forces the Mets to decide on which direction they want to go in the future.

Last Place Orioles

The Orioles are one of the only teams whose season has been worse than the Mets. They have traded two of their best players in Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop and are in a complete rebuild mode. They rank in the bottom five in almost every offensive and pitching stat in the American League. Manager Buck Showalter’s contract expires at the end of the season and the Orioles have not discussed bringing him back for the 2019 season.

Adam Jones was rumored to be traded at the deadline, but chose to remain in Baltimore for personal reasons. He was recently moved to right field for the young prospect Cedric Mullins and Jones welcomed the move with open arms. Mullins has gone 5-13 to start his career and Jones has become a mentor to the young prospect. Jones is one of the most stand-up guys in baseball and his unselfishness will make him a welcomed member to any team next season.

Matchups To Lookout For

Adam Jones vs. Jason Vargas: 6-32 (.188) 2 Doubles, Walk, 4 Strikeouts

Craig Gentry vs. Jason Vargas: 5-23 (.217) 2 Walks, 3 Strikeouts

Todd Frazier vs. Andrew Cashner: 5-13 (.385) 5 Doubles, Walk, 2 Strikeouts

Kevin Plawecki vs. Andrew Cashner: 2-8 (.250) Double, 2 Strikeouts

Interesting Stats

Zack Wheeler against the 3-hitter in 2018: 21-61 (.344) 3 Doubles, 3 Home Runs, 6 Walks, 16 Strikeouts

Miguel Castro ERA during Away and Home Games: 3.86

New York Mets Series Preview: Miami Marlins (8/10-8/12)

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The bottom dwellers in the National League East will face off in Miami as the New York Mets will take on the Miami Marlins. The Mets took two out of three against the Cincinnati Reds and had an outburst of eight runs in the final game of the series. The Marlins have lost eight of their last nine games and just lost two out three against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Mets have a slight edge in the season series, taking 5 out of 9 games.

Probable Pitching Matchups

(8/10, 7:10 PM) Zack Wheeler (6-6, 3.89 ERA) vs. Jose Urena (3-11, 4.66 ERA)

(8/11, 7:10 PM) Corey Oswalt (1-2, 5.13 ERA) vs. Dan Straily (4-5, 4.35 ERA)

(8/12, 1:10 PM) Noah Syndergaard (7-2, 3.17 ERA) vs. Wei-Yin Chen (4-8, 5.48 ERA)

Wheeler Tapping Into His Potential

Zack Wheeler has been pitching like the number one prospect the Mets traded Carlos Beltran for. He had a 3.13 ERA in July and put together seven shutout innings in his first start of August. Wheeler threw the only shutout of his career against the Marlins, in Miami. The elements are certainly in Wheeler’s favor to continue his dominance.

Austin Jackson has been a pleasant surprise to the Mets ever since they signed him off the free agent market. In 11 games he is hitting .438 with a .688 slugging percentage and has taken away playing time from fellow veteran Jose Bautista. Jackson does not have the range he once had in center field, but still remains the only true center fielder on the roster. He will get a long leash the same way Matt den Dekker did and this leash should allow Jackson to finish the season as a Met.

Marlins and Their Rebuild

It has been apparent since the offseason that the Marlins were going to tank the entire season. They shipped away all of their high payroll players for prospects and cheaper alternatives to fill their roster. Starlin Castro was one of those players, but he is putting up his typical numbers. He is hitting .285 with 127 hits and it was surprising to see that he remained with the Marlins at the trade deadline.

J.T. Realmuto is the last major trade piece left on the Marlins roster. He is one of the best catchers in baseball and will certainly draw a huge package in any trade he is included in. He has 24 doubles, 14 home runs and is one of the faster catchers in baseball. Realmuto has always put up good numbers against the Mets, hitting .303 over his career.

Matchups to lookout for

Jose Reyes vs. Jose Urena: 6-18 (.333) Double, Triple, Strikeout

Justin Bour vs. Noah Syndergaard: 5-17 (.294) Double, 7 Strikeouts

Derek Dietrich vs. Noah Syndergaard: 6-15 (.400) 2 Doubles, 2 Strikeouts

Jose Reyes vs. Wei-Yin Chen: 4-15 (.267) Double, 3 Strikeouts

Interesting Stats

Brandon Nimmo in High Leverage Situations in 2018: 10-52 (.192) 2 Doubles, 4 Home Runs, 7 Walks, 20 Strikeouts

J.T. Realmuto this month: 1-23 (.043) 6 Strikeouts

New York Mets Injury Report: August 7, 2018

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The New York Mets had a new addition to their list of injuries last week. Their list seems to grow by one each week and makes you wonder why the medical staff can keep their players on the field. With their playoff hopes out of reach, the injuries do give other players a chance to show if they can be part of the 2019 team.

Swarzak Back to the DL

Anthony Swarzak (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day DL on August 5th. Swarzak had shoulder injuries in past seasons but there is the first time his shoulder has bothered him this season. This is his second stint on the DL this season and was pitching better in the last few games before his injury. There is no timetable for his return and Robert Gsellman will likely take over the closer role now.

Steven Matz (arm) threw a bullpen session on Monday and the Mets will decide on the next step after seeing how his arm feels. Matz landed on the DL last week with a flexor pronator strain in his left arm. He could return as early as this upcoming weekend and Corey Oswalt will continue to pitch in his spot until he returns.

Phillip Evans (leg) was placed on the 10-day DL with a non-displaced fracture in his left tibia. He suffered the injury on a takeout slide during the series against the Washington Nationals. It will not be a major injury, but there is no official timetable for his return.

Cespedes Gets the First Surgery

Yoenis Cespedes (heel) underwent the first of his two heel surgeries on August 2nd. Cespedes will miss 8-10 months and the beginning of the 2019 season.

David Wright (back/shoulder) is “starting to come up against the clock” according to interim GM John Ricco. He has been working out, but there has been no timetable for a minor league rehab assignment. Wright has not played in an MLB game in over a year and coming up on a year since his last minor league game action. At 35-years old and having a long break from baseball, he will need a while to get up to speed.

New York Mets Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds (8/6-8/8)

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The New York Mets welcome in the Cincinnati Reds after dropping three out of four games to the Atlanta Braves. The Mets offense struggled once again as they did not score more than four runs in any of the games. The Reds come off three straight losses in Washington against the Nationals. The Reds took two out of three from the Mets earlier this season.

Probable Pitching Matchups

(8/6, 7:10 PM) Homer Bailey (1-8, 5.87 ERA) vs. Noah Syndergaard (6-2, 2.98 ERA)

(8/7, 7:10 PM) Sal Romano (6-9, 5.12 ERA) vs. Jason Vargas (2-7, 8.23 ERA)

(8/8, 12:10 PM) TBD vs. Jacob deGrom (5-7, 1.85 ERA)

Will deGrom Ever Get a Win Again?

Jeff McNeil had a terrific series against the Braves. He put together his first four hit game and had five hits in the series. McNeil has also showcased his powerful bat to all fields and is a solid defender at second base. The Mets are way out of the postseason picture and with the trade of Asdrubal Cabrera, the rest of the season will be used as a tryout for McNeil. The Mets would certainly be happy if he could be their everyday second baseman so they can focus their money elsewhere in the offseason.

Jacob deGrom has dominated during day games over his career and he will take the mound for one in the last game of the series. It has been over a month since he last pitched during the day. deGrom has pitched to a 1.99 ERA during day games over his career and combining that with his 1.85 ERA this season should lead to another terrific start from the Mets ace. The only problem is will the Mets even score to support him?

The Dark Knight Returns

After starting the season 3-15 and firing their manager, the Reds have gone on to play respectable 46-47 baseball since Jim Riggleman took over as manager. The Reds have very promising pieces in Scooter Gennett and Eugenio Suarez, but their starting pitching is far away from supporting their team. Raisel Iglesias and Michael Lorenzen have shifted nicely from starters to relievers and are also pieces to build on for the Reds future.

Surprisingly, the lowest ERA by a Reds starter is Matt Harvey’s 4.79. The former Dark Knight is not going to pitch against the Mets in this series, but it will be his first time back to Citi Field since he was traded in May. The Mets traded Harvey for Devin Mesoraco and both player adapted to their new homes nicely. The Mets will give Harvey a video tribute and it will be interesting to see how the fans greet him.

Matchups to Look Out For

Scooter Gennett vs. Jacob deGrom: 5-16 (.313) 2 Doubles, Home Run, Walk, 4 Strikeouts

Eugenio Suarez vs. Noah Syndergaard: 4-12 (.333) Strikeout

Jose Reyes vs. Homer Bailey: 2-10 (.200) Double, Walk, Strikeout

Brandon Nimmo vs. Sal Romano: 2-8 (.250) Triple, Walk, 4 Strikeouts

Interesting Stats

Eugenio Suarez vs. LHP in 2018: 35-92 (.380) 6 Doubles, 8 Home Runs, 18 Walks, 20 Strikeouts

Noah Syndergaard vs. The Leadoff Hitter in Any Inning in 2018: 25-81 (.309) 6 Doubles, Triple, Home Run, Walk, 23 Strikeouts

New York Mets Series Preview: Washington Nationals (7/30-7/31)

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New York Mets, New York Yankees, Steven Matz

After splitting a four game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates and a day off, the New York Mets play a short two game series against the Washington Nationals. The Mets have been better in the second half as they have gone 5-4 since the All-Star break. The Nationals have struggled to get out of their own way and they currently sit at 52-53. The Mets have won six of the ten games against the Nats this season.

Probable Pitching Matchups

(7/30, 7:05 PM) Steven Matz (5-8, 3.79 ERA) vs. Tanner Roark (4-12, 4.55 ERA)

(7/31, 12:05 PM) TBD vs. Tommy Milone (0-0, 5.40 ERA)

Wheeler On The Move?

After news of the Mets holding on to Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard, Zack Wheeler remains as the final big trade piece the team holds. Wheeler has molded into the great pitcher he was projected to be and will likely draw a lot in return. The Yankees, Phillies, Braves and Brewers have emerged as the top four landing spots for Wheeler. Jose Bautista and Devin Mesoraco are also possible players on the move, but trade talks have been quiet for them.

After Asdrubal Cabrera was shipped to the Phillies, Jeff McNeil has been handed a chance to show what he can do at the major league level. McNeil has gone 3-12 in his short big league stint so far but has a .500 on-base percentage. The second base position will be a revolving door for the rest of the season until someone starts to show they can hit at a consistent pace. Phil Evans and Jose Reyes will certainly get a fair shot to hold down the spot as well.

Capital Disaster

If the Mets and Baltimore Orioles hold the top two spots for the biggest mess of 2018, the Nationals are secure in the third spot. The superstars on the team do not hustle, there is fighting in the dugout and all the fingers are being pointed at rookie manager Dave Martinez. The clubhouse is controlled by the selfish and polarizing personalities of Bryce Harper and Trea Turner. Both players have incredible talent but it is clear Harper is looking past 2018 and both players put themselves ahead of their teammates.

The Nationals were predicted to be World Series champions at the beginning of the season but they have looked far from that all season. In a year full of disappointment, they have received a wonderful season from 19-year old rookie Juan Soto. Soto has bursted on to the seen putting up a slash line of .310/.418/.567 and will likely be the NL Rookie of the Year. He also gives the Nationals insurance if Harper decided to leave in the off season.

Matchups to Lookout For

Michael Conforto vs. Tanner Roark: 4-17 (.235) 2 Double, Home Run, 4 Walks, 5 Strikeouts

Michael Taylor vs. Steven Matz: 4-17 (.235) Home Run, 2 Walks, 7 Strikeouts

Trea Turner vs. Steven Matz: 2-16 (.125) Double, Walk, 2 Strikeouts

Wilmer Flores vs. Tanner Roark: 3-15 (.200) Doubles, 3 Strikeouts

Interesting Stats

Jose Bautista w/RISP in 2018: 13-40 (.325) 5 Doubles, 2 Home Runs, 13 Walks, 11 Strikeouts

Trea Turner vs. SP in his first time through the order in 2018: 18-93 (.194) 3 Doubles, 4 Home Runs, 8 Walks, 27 Strikeouts

New York Mets Injury Report: July 30, 2018

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New York Mets, Noah Syndergaard

With the New York Mets virtually out of the playoff hunt, the injuries have slowed down a little and the Mets have put some key players on the shelf. There is no real need for anyone to return now and they are being extremely cautious with all of their players.

Michael Conforto (thumb) did not start in Sunday’s win against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a sore thumb. He first aggravated the thumb when he was jammed on a swing about two weeks ago and felt the pain again after being jammed a couple times on Saturday. He was well enough to pinch hit and with a day off Monday he should be back in the lineup on Tuesday.

Cespedes Out For the Season

Yoenis Cespedes (heels) announced he would be undergoing season-ending surgery on his heels on Wednesday. Cespedes only played in one game before he shut it down again because of the pain in his legs. The procedure will take 8-10 months to recover from and will likely take away from him playing in the beginning of 2019. Cespedes is set to make over $65 million over the next two years of his contract.

Noah Syndergaard (illness) is set to pitch again on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. He suffered a hand, foot and mouth virus from working a youth camp over the All-Star break. The illness was not life threatening, but it was something only a Met would get. His name has been brought up in trade talks throughout the year, but it is apparent he will stay in New York.

Frazier Close, Bruce Not So Much

Todd Frazier (ribs) began a rehab assignment in Port St. Lucie on Saturday. After going his entire career without a DL stint, he has had two in his first season with the Mets. He is set to return at some point during the upcoming week. He has only hit .217/.300/.385 with 10 homers in 61 games this season.

Jay Bruce (hip) hopes to begin swinging a bat within the next few days. Bruce has had an extremely disappointing year with the bat and his health. He only has three home runs and 17 RBIs and his failures can be contributed to his poor health. The Mets hope to have him at 100% before they even think about putting him back on the roster.

Yoenis Cespedes Done for the Season, Maybe More

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On Wednesday, the New York Mets announced slugger Yoenis Cespedes will miss the rest of the season to get surgery on both of his heels. This came as no surprise after he broke the news of surgery possibly needed to heal the lingering pain he has dealt with. Cespedes missed over two months with the injury this season and only returned for one game before landing on the DL again.

Maybe Cespedes Should Have Rested

Cespedes barely made it through one game as a designated hitter before feeling soreness the next day. When trying to score on a single from second base, he was not running well and could not slide as well. The surgery on his heels will take 8-10 months to recover from and could take even longer. The surgery will be done in two segments with each heel being done at separate times.

If the Mets were still in contention it would make sense to try to get Cespedes back into the lineup even if he was not 100 percent. After spending two months on the shelf the Mets quickly fell out of contention and the pain continued to linger. The combination of Cespedes keeping quiet and the Mets rush to get him back for just one game makes the last two months look like a waste of time.

How Much Did The Organization Know?

Things would likely be different if the organization had a grasp of how severe the injury to Cespedes was. They could have opted for surgery at the end of May and potentially have Cespedes ready for Opening Day in 2019. Opting for surgery now puts Cespedes at a May/June return at best. This makes for an interesting shake up if Jay Bruce, Brandon Nimmo and Michael Conforto are all producing in 2019.

For the time being, the Cespedes contract is comparable to the David Wright contract as Cespedes has only played 119 games over the last two seasons. Cespedes will definitely miss more time to start the 2019 season and will have to be healthy for the last two seasons of his huge contract to prove his worth. The Mets will always be a better team when he is in the lineup and it will be interesting to see how the Mets approach the start of 2019 without him.

New York Mets Series Preview: San Diego Padres (7/23-7/25)

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The New York Mets head back to Queens to take on the San Diego Padres in a three game series. The Mets come off a split in a rain shortened two game series against the New York Yankees. The Padres currently sit in last place with a 41-61 record and just finished losing two out of three games to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Mets took two out of three from the Padres earlier this season in San Diego.

Probable Pitching Matchups

(7/23, 7:10 PM) Joey Lucchesi (4-5, 3.34 ERA) vs. Jacob deGrom (5-4, 1.68 ERA)

(7/24, 7:10 PM) Eric Lauer (5-6, 4.87 ERA) vs. Zack Wheeler (3-6, 4.44 ERA)

(7/25, 12:10 PM) Clayton Richard (7-9, 4.82 ERA) vs. Corey Oswalt (0-2, 5.64 ERA)

deGrom’s Cy Young Push

Jacob deGrom will make his first start of the second half and what is likely the beginning of his Cy Young push. He currently holds the lowest ERA in baseball and will be battling Max Scherzer all the way to the end for the Cy Young award. Zack Wheeler and Corey Oswalt will make the other two starts in the series. Jason Vargas was originally supposed to get a start in the series but the Mets decided to hold his return off.

The biggest stories over the weekend had to do with injuries hitting the Mets stars. Yoenis Cespedes barely got through one game as a DH before his leg injuries bothering him again. The pain in his heels led him to say surgery to fix the injury would keep him out 8-10 months. Everyone was surprised at the news, but the surgery is a last resort and continued treatment will be done to suppress his pain. In the category of injuries only a Met would get, Noah Syndergaard came down with the Coxsackie virus from a youth camp. The virus put Thor on the 10-day DL and gave him infections in his hands, mouth and feet. He is only expected to miss one start.

Padres in the Cellar Again

The Padres are in danger of finishing in fourth or fifth in the NL West for the fourth straight season. They are in complete rebuild mode even though they signed Eric Hosmer to an eight year, $144 million contract. Hosmer has been decent but he would need Mike Trout numbers to live up to his enormous contract. Rookie Christian Villanueva has had a breakout season for the Padres. His average is only .229, but he leads the Padres with 19 home runs.

The Padres have below average pitching but have found solid pieces this season. One of those pieces they had was their closer Brad Hand but they traded him to the Cleveland Indians for top catching prospect Francisco Mejia. Kirby Yates could be the next Padres reliever on the move. He had a 1.74 ERA and could be a very good pick up for any team in contention. Joey Lucchesi burst on to the scene after going unnoticed in the minor leagues. He has missed time due to an injury but has a very respectable 3.34 ERA.

Matchups to Lookout For

Freddy Galvis vs. Jacob deGrom: 10-28 (.357) 7 Strikeouts

Jose Reyes vs. Clayton Richard: 4-18 (.222) Home Run, 3 Walks, Strikeout

Asdrubal Cabrera vs. Clayton Richard: 8-16 (.500) 5 Doubles

Wil Myers vs. Jacob deGrom: 2-13 (.154) Home Run, Walk, 6 Strikeouts

Interesting Stats

Wil Myers with 1 out in the inning in 2018: 15-44 (.341) 2 Doubles, 3 Home Runs, 3 Walks, 11 Strikeouts

Zack Wheeler when caught by Devin Mesoraco: 42.1 IP, 3.61 ERA, 39 Strikeouts