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The Mets continued their recent downslide with a loss to the Astros in last night’s series opener. The Mets managed only a single run off a Carson Benge RBI double, and while Christian Scott held Houston scoreless for the first five innings, he faltered in the sixth and the Astros brought three runs home, which was all they would end up needing.
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Chris Devenski is back with the Mets following a number of roster moves which also involved moving Jorge Polanco to the 60-man IL.
While some have called for the Mets to consider keeping Andy Green as their manager past this season, he intends to instead prioritize his family.
AJ Ewing has been struggling recently, but his manager still sees him taking good at-bats.
The Mets’ approach to facing Yordan Alvarez this weekend will be interesting to watch.
Devin Williams offered some thoughts on his return from injury, his up and down season, and how the team’s bullpen has performed in his absence.
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The Mets might not be playing for much, but the environment at Citi Field has been better recently.
Nolan McLean has been having success this year despite not throwing his famous sweeper quite as much.
The Mets are taking it slow with Jonah Tong as he continues to develop in the minor leagues.
Around the National League East
Atlanta bats collectively mashed fourteen hits as the Braves secured a 6-4 victory over the Rockies.
The Braves also received some unfortunate injury news for a number of their pitchers.
The Phillies were down to their final out against the Angels when Edmundo Sosa hit a go-ahead grand slam to give Philadelphia a miraculous 5-3 win.
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Nationals rookie pitcher Jackson Kent picked up his first major league win with seven solid innings in a 9-2 victory for Washington over the Marlins.
Around Major League Baseball
The Rays’ future ballpark situation appears to finally be resolved after a successful vote yesterday.
While Justin Verlander will retire at season’s end, he still plans on suiting up for the Tigers again before it’s all said and done.
Tarik Skubal made a successful and emotional return to Detroit.
MLB.com listed five teams who could surprise in October if they are able to make it there.
Max Fried will make his return from the injured list today for the Yankees.
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A Dominican prospect who had a deal with the Guardians was suspended by Major League Baseball after he was found to have falsified his age and identity.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Vasilis Drimalitis previewed the weekend showdown against the Astros.
Joe Sokolowki provided the latest installment of This Week in Mets Quotes.
This Date in Mets History
The 1962 Mets suffered loss number 100 on this date forty-two years ago.
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