Good Morning. Happy Birthday Mackey Sasser, Kevin Elster, Jonathan Arauz and Kevin Parada. Mets win 5-1 in Anaheim as Blackburn makes Mets debut, Brandon Sproat Ks 13 in Binghamton loss, St. Lucie wins, Brooklyn is suspended and Syracuse gets rained out.
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8/2/2024 Box Score: New York Mets 5 Los Angeles Angels 1
Francisco Lindor#: SS 1 for 5; 1 run; 2 Ks; Brandon Nimmo*: LF 3 for 5; 1 run; 1 K; J.D. Martinez: DH 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 1
walk; Pete Alonso: 1B 1 for 4; HR; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1
walk; 3 Ks; Mark
Vientos: 3B 1 for 5; 2 Ks; Jeff McNeil*: 2B 0 for 0; Jose Iglesias: 2B-3B 1 for 5; Double: 1
run; 1 K; Tyrone Taylor: RF 2 for 5; Francisco Alvarez: C 1 for 5; 1 RBI; 1 K; Harrison Bader: CF 2 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Paul Blackburn: (W, 5-2) 6 innings; 1
run; 1 ER; 6 hits; 2 walks; 6 Ks; José Butto:
2 innings; no runs; 3 Ks; Phil Maton:
1 inning; no runs; 1 K;
Mike Puma NY Post: Paul Blackburn delivers strong first impression as Mets begin road trip with win. "The right-hander cruised with an efficiency that Mets starting pitchers have often lacked this season, helping his new team roll to a 5-1 victory over the Angels to start a 10-game road trip that includes four cities."
Brian Joura Mets360: "Blackburn gave up six hits, two walks and a hit batter in his six innings yet it seemed like more than that. Still, he didn’t get rattled and threw enough strikes to keep his fielders engaged. The Mets turned two really nice double plays in the game that kept the Angels at bay."
Tim Healey Newsday: "The offensive highlight: a go-ahead two-run home run in the third inning from Pete Alonso, his third homer in five games."
Too smooth with it 😮💨@Lindor12BC x @JoseIglesias_SS | #LGM pic.twitter.com/s6nSoTu45j
— New York Mets (@Mets) August 3, 2024
Start it up, Alvy 😈 pic.twitter.com/YY9bYXoHC6
— New York Mets (@Mets) August 3, 2024
Francisco Alvarez and Francisco Lindor team up to catch Jo Adell stealing! pic.twitter.com/B3sLXRk2mi
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 3, 2024
113.8 mph off the bat of Pete 🐻❄️😮 pic.twitter.com/Bal2OHKyhC
— New York Mets (@Mets) August 3, 2024
Lindor-Iglesias-Alonso!
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 3, 2024
Paul Blackburn induces his second double play of the evening! pic.twitter.com/TtXKZnp92e
.@BobbyValentine broke out the mustache disguise on the @BallySportWest broadcast 🤣 pic.twitter.com/oIOen8TNdO
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 3, 2024
Francisco Lindor bunts for a hit and Carlos Mendoza loves it! pic.twitter.com/GBne0LD8xC
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 3, 2024
J.D. brings home another 💪 pic.twitter.com/fCPZGSw08D
— New York Mets (@Mets) August 3, 2024
A Zach Neto error makes it a 5-1 Mets lead! pic.twitter.com/sRvOzNdXR4
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 3, 2024
The Angels played OMG at Angel Stadium when José Iglesias grounded out in the 9th inning 🤔 pic.twitter.com/t5NwwSVrWe
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 3, 2024
Pete Alonso joined @mmargaux8 after the Mets' win to discuss how he's feeling at the plate, starting the road trip with a victory, approaching the first pitch of an AB, and Paul Blackburn's Mets debut pic.twitter.com/NJZZtRqjk0
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 3, 2024
Pete Alonso was asked if he feels like he's getting into a power streak at the plate:
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 3, 2024
"I felt pretty good at the dish for a long time now. I'm just happy that the balls and line drives are starting to carry over the fence. Just a nice happy accident trying to hit a line drive" pic.twitter.com/K6omKTAy5Z
Pete Alonso on Paul Blackburn:
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 3, 2024
"Pauly's an All-Star for a reason. Any time he takes the ball, you got a really good chance to win" pic.twitter.com/qqcKuaii1Z
"We got the win, that's all I'm here for really. That's all I care about"
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 3, 2024
Paul Blackburn talked about his first outing as a Met and called working with Francisco Alvarez "unbelievable" pic.twitter.com/Mv10aTcIel
"I think it's awesome, just given the situation of this team right now and how well they're playing. Playoff race and everything. I'll gladly change green for blue"
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 3, 2024
- Paul Blackburn pic.twitter.com/eHi7hpA5YP
Carlos Mendoza only exchanged a few words with Paul Blackburn face-to-face before his start tonight:
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 3, 2024
"I came in, saw him, shook his hand and said 'go be yourself big boy. I'll talk to you after the game'" pic.twitter.com/0QQGVjjS2F
More Highlights and Reactions:
Today's Game:
New York Mets
@ Los Angeles
Angels; 9:38PM; Preview
NYM: David
Peterson; LAA: José
Soriano
Mets.com:
NY Post:
- Mets' Starling Marte set to take next step in rehab process "Starling Marte is preparing to leave the Mets after Sunday’s game against the Angels, with the idea he will be playing in minor league rehab games at some point next week."
NY Daily News:
Newsday:
Mets' Ronny Mauricio has second surgery on right knee. "Mauricio had a second surgery on his right knee this week, the Mets announced Friday, an arthroscopic procedure to remove scar tissue. That was a ripple effect of his original injury in December, an anterior cruciate ligament tear suffered while playing in the Dominican Winter League."
I have no inside intel, but if Matt Allan makes it back to a mound in an affiliated game this year, that would arguably be the best story in baseball this season.
— Justin Rocke (@JustinRocke) August 3, 2024
Honestly, just wonderful to see him in uniform and putting in work.#LGM | #AmazinStartsHere https://t.co/HvE5tMPHpW
Yahoo Sports/Mets:
- Angels take home losing streak into matchup against the Mets
- Top Mets prospect Brandon Sproat strikes out final 11 hitters in unreal Double-A gem
- Tyler Anderson takes loss and Luis Rengifo gets hurt as Angels fall to Mets
- Mets at Angels: 5 things to watch and series predictions | Aug. 2-4
- Mets prospect Luisangel Acuña scratched from Thursday's Syracuse game with sore foot
- Justin Verlander's option for 2025 will not vest, taking Mets off hook for large amount of money
- ICYMI in Mets Land: Trade deadline fallout; more bullpen help coming
Metsmerized:
- Blackburn and Alonso Guide Mets to 5-1 Win Over Angels
- Series Preview: Long Road Trip Begins Against Angels
- Mets Minors Players of July: Luke Ritter Shines
- Mets Activate Blackburn; Megill Optioned to Triple-A
- MMO Roundtable: Can Francisco Lindor Win NL MVP?
- Players Of The Month: Lindor And Quintana Steer The Ship
- Mets Minors Recap: Luke Ritter Homers Again
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Binghamton Rumble Ponies:
- Binghamton Game Recap: Sproat Shoves in Binghamton’s Loss to New Hampshire on Friday
- 8/2/2024 Box Score: New Hampshire Fisher Cats 7 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 3
- 8/2/2024: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes
Brandon Sproat cannot be stopped ... or hit!
The @Mets' No. 5 prospect strikes out ELEVEN batters in a row -- something that's never been done in MLB history -- for @RumblePoniesBB. pic.twitter.com/ZqO61LtqJr
— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) August 3, 2024
Brandon Sproat cannot be stopped ... or hit!
— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) August 3, 2024
The @Mets' No. 5 prospect strikes out ELEVEN batters in a row -- something that's never been done in MLB history -- for @RumblePoniesBB. pic.twitter.com/ZqO61LtqJr
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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Mackey Sasser (1962)
- Kevin Elster (1964)
- Travis Blankenhorn (1996)
- Jonathan Arauz (1998)
- Kevin Parada (2001)
Died on this date:
- Bob Murphy (2004)
- Duke Carmel (2021)
Transactions:
New York Mets signed free agent Lee Mazzilli on August 3, 1986.
New York Mets signed free agent Alex Trevino on August 3, 1990.
New York Mets claimed Donnie Hart on waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers on August 3, 2019.
1962 | With his sixth home run in three consecutive games, Frank Thomas ties a National League record when he goes deep off Cincinnati's Joey Jay in the bottom of the seventh inning of a Mets 8-6 loss at the Polo Grounds. The right-handed slugger, who equaled the mark with a pair of round-trippers in each game, will add another homer to his club leading total in tomorrow's contest. |
1987 | After his ejection in the bottom of the 12th inning for arguing a close call at first base, the Columbia Mets manager Butch Hobson yanks the bag out of the ground and brings it into the clubhouse in protest. The bounced skipper is convinced to return the base to the field because the team has only one set of bases, but not before he sprays it bright orange to make the bag easier to see for the umpire. |
1995 | Making his first start for the Rockies since being acquired from the Mets, Brett Saberhagen gives up 13 hits and walks three batters, but gets the win in the team's 9-4 win over the Dodgers. The sellout crowd gives their new hurler an enthusiastic standing ovation when he departs the game with one out in the seventh inning. |
2015 | Mike Hessman breaks the minor league home run record with the 433rd round-tripper of his nearly 19-year career, a grand slam against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs in the Mudhens' 10-8 extra-inning International League (AAA) loss at Toledo's Fifth Third Field. The 37 year-old first baseman, who played parts of five seasons with the Braves, Tigers, and Mets, surpasses Buzz Arlett, who established the mark in 1936 while playing for the Minneapolis Millers. |
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