Tag Archive | David Wright

Duda’s big day lead Mets to 4-2 victory over the Braves

The New York Mets improved to a 2-0 record, thanks to a monster day by outfielder Lucas Duda who hit two bombs in the 4-2 decision over the Atlanta Braves (0-2) on Saturday afternoon. New York hit a total of three homers today, improving to 22-0 at Citi when they have a multiple-homer day. “We think he […]

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 […]

New York Mets Spring Training News and Notes: 3/20/12

The New York Mets snapped a long stretch of losses with a 2-0 victory over the Washington Nationals, in Tuesday night Spring Training action. Lucas Duda hit a homer, while five pitchers combined for a five-hit shutout. Duda finished the game with two hits; while Ike Davis and Ruben Tejada both recorded one hit each. The franchise continues to run into bad injuries at the worst […]

New York Mets Spring Training News and Notes: 3/9/12

The New York Mets have had plenty of highs and lows in Spring Training thus far, as the guys will be playing in a split squad game against National League-rival the Atlanta Braves today. Here are some of the highs and lows from the action down in Florida thus far. Mets that have impressed: Andres Torres: The center fielder has big shoes to […]

Previewing Game Two of the Mets/Reds series

After falling to the Cincinnati Reds (78-62) by a final of 6-5 in baseball action on Monday, the New York Mets (76-84) look to starter Chris Capuano to act as a stopper in Game Two today. Capuano (11-12, 4.55 ERA) looks to continue his fine starts at Citi Field, where the lefty has gone 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA in his last three […]

In Game One Mets rally to back R.A. and beat Philly: 2-1

In Game One of a day-night double header at Citi Field the New York Mets (75-82) came back to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies (98-59) in Saturday afternoon baseball. The Mets rallied for a victory for their second consecutive game, scoring a run in both the seventh and eighth to win 2-1. Mets manager Terry Collins had this […]

Mets look to Capuano to be a stopper against the Cardinals

After falling twice to the St. Louis Cardinals (86-69) in the seventh inning, the New York Mets  proved they still have a long road to travel before becoming legitimate contenders in the National League.  The Metropolitans (73-82) will send out starter Chris Capuano (11-12, 4.47 ERA) to act as a stopper in the finale in afternoon baseball action on Thursday. Thus far in […]