Tag Archive | Daniel Murphy

Banner Day for Mets in Second shutout of Padres: 2-0

It was a banner day for the New York Mets (27-21) was able to blank the San Diego Padres (17-32) for the second time this season, finishing up a beautiful day in MLB action by a final of 2-0. New York recorded their fourth shutout of the season, while also having their first back-to-back blanking’s […]

The Wright kind of comeback for the Mets in 9-4 victory over Reds

On a perfect day at Citi Field the New York Mets (21-17) had the Wright kind of comeback in their 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds (19-18) in MLB action on Thursday. New York rallied from a 4-0 deficit to capture the victory, which ties the team’s biggest rally this season. “These guys are a […]

RA’s quality day leads to Mets 3-1 victory over D-Backs

New York Mets (15-13) starting pitcher R.A. Dickey had his fifth quality start as the team finished with a 3-1 victory over the Diamondbacks (14-15) in MLB action on Sunday. The Mets have won each of their first three homestand’s this year. R.A. followed a quality start by Johan Santana, who earned his first win of the season […]

Mets drop tough twin bill to Giants: 6-1, 7-2

The New York Mets (8-8) have lost six of their last eight games, including dropping a tough doubleheader 6-1, 7-2 to the San Francisco Giants (9-7) on Monday. This is the first time the Giants have swept the Mets in twin bill action since April 13, 1997 at Shea Stadium. “We haven’t pitched like we […]

Kids cap comeback, as Mets stay undefeated in 4-3 victory over Nationals

When the New York Mets (4-0) took Citi Field for the game against the Washington Nationals (2-2) one couldn’t help but to notice the abundance of homegrown talent that had made it to the big stage. Names like Ike Davis, Lucas Duda, Daniel Murphy, and Kirk Nieuwenhuis are only a few of the many stars that have shined thus far. […]

How Sweep it is as Mets beat Braves: 7-5

The New York Mets (3-0) recorded their first sweep of the 2012 season in a 7-5 decision over National League East rivals the Atlanta Braves (0-3) in MLB action on Sunday afternoon. The last time New York was 3-0 to start the season, was in 2007 when the franchise had four consecutive wins. It is […]

Santana sensational as Mets shutout Braves: 1-0

The New York Mets (1-0) opened up the 2012 season in fine fashion, as ace Johan Santana and company helped to shutout the Atlanta Braves (0-1) by a final score of 1-0 in MLB action on Thursday. “I am happy with the way everything turned out today,” Santana said after the start. “Finally I have an opportunity […]