Tag Archive | David Wright

Rough loss for Mets as they fall to Cubs: 5-4

On Bark in the Park day at Citi Field the New York Mets (71-74) suffered a rough one-run loss to the Chicago Cubs (63-82) on Saturday afternoon baseball. The Mets gave up two runs in the top of the ninth innings, for their fifth loss when leading after eight innings. New York committed a season-high four errors today, which is […]

Mets ‘Turner’inate Cubs in 5-4 comeback victory

Justin Turner has thrived for the New York Mets (71-73) in clutch situations; Friday night’s 5-4 walk-off victory over the Chicago Cubs (62-82) was probably one of the sweetest for the second baseman. Turner, who laced two doubles in the game, got the game-winner in the bottom of the ninth to lead the Mets to their fifth walk-off this season. For […]

Willie Harris has big day against former club in Mets 6-3 victory

Willie Harris spent three seasons with the Washington Nationals (64-74), before signing with the New York Mets (68-70). The speedy, utility player had a big day in the Metropolitans 6-3 victory against his former club, recording a pinch-hit two-run single in the sixth inning. Harris spoilt the final start of Livan Hernandez, who once tossed in the Nationals home opener in 2005, now […]

Mets power past Nationals: 7-3

The New York Mets (67-69) snapped a six game home run drought, connecting for the long ball three times in the 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals (63-73) on Friday night. David Wright, Nick Evans and Lucas Duda were all able to record homers to lead the Mets to their seventh victory in eight games. The Mets power surge was a nice change […]

Bay, Duda lead Mets to 3-2 victory over Marlins

When Jason Bay goes right he can single-handedly lead an offensive unit, the outfielder seems closer and closer to finally figure things out as a Met-and proved it tonight in leading New York (65-69) to a 3-2 victory over the Florida Marlins (60-75). Bay isn’t the only threat offensively though, as the Mets were able to find plenty of offensive contributions […]

Pelfrey outdueled by Vazquez as Mets are blanked by Fish: 6-0

The New York Mets (64-69) were shutout for the seventh time this season, as they were blanked by the Florida Marlins (60-74) by a final of 6-0 on Tuesday night. New York starter Mike Pelfrey (7-11) had one rough outing, as he was edged by Javier Vazquez (8-11) in a pitcher’s duel at Citi Field. The Mets snapped a four game winning streak with […]

New York Mets take two from Marlins: 2-1, 5-1

The New York Mets (64-68) are sure glad that the month of August is almost over, as the team has had to deal with earthquakes, hurricanes and some rough injury news. Now that the calendar is turning to September, the Metropolitans have begun to pick up steam again. The Metropolitans were able to pick up a victory […]