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IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Gwreck Oct 04 2015 06:50 AM Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Oct 04 2015 03:50 PM

Can they win 90 games (and avoid being the first Met playoff team to have fewer since 1973)? Can they win on the final day, for the fans, for pride, or simply to remind Washington who's boss? How will Jacob DeGrom do in his final warm-up start? Will they ever get a hit or score runs again? All these mysteries, and more, to be solved at 3:10 PM EDT today. (Whoops, didn't mean to edit the first post)

d'Kong76 Oct 04 2015 07:25 AM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

GAME: Washington Nationals (83-78) at New York Mets (89-72) DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 04 - 3:10 PM EST WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A Covers Media Group, Ltd. The New York Mets look to avoid limping into the postseason when they host the division-rival Washington Nationals on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both clubs. The National League East-champion Mets are slumping at the wrong time, as they've followed a four-game sweep at Cincinnati with five consecutive losses - including a doubleheader against Washington on Saturday that featured Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer's second no-hitter of the season in the nightcap. The slide put an end to New York's hopes of gaining home-field advantage versus the NL West-winning Los Angeles Dodgers in their Division Series matchup, which will begin next week in Los Angeles. The Mets - who have totaled one run in their last three contests - have failed to register a hit on two occasions in 2015, also falling victim to San Francisco's Chris Heston at home on June 9. Washington, which was picked by many to win the NL East this year, improved to 3-2 on its season-ending six-game road trip by winning both games of Saturday's twinbill. The Nationals would take great pleasure in sweeping the three-game series in New York after the Mets accomplished the feat in Washington in early September to all but secure the division title. TV: 3:10 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Washington), SNY (New York) PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Tanner Roark (4-7, 4.63 ERA) vs. Mets RH Jacob deGrom (14-8, 2.60) Roark fell to 0-3 in five starts since rejoining the rotation despite giving up only two runs in 6 2/3 innings at Atlanta on Tuesday. The native of Illinois, who turns 29 on Monday, has not won since allowing two runs in 4 1/3 frames of relief against San Francisco on July 4. Roark has been perfect versus New York in his career, going 5-0 with a 3.52 ERA in 10 games (five starts). DeGrom rebounded from a rough outing against Miami by limiting Cincinnati to one run and five hits over six innings of a win at Cincinnati on Sept. 27. The 27-year-old Floridian, who has lost two straight turns at home, does not figure to go deep into Sunday's contest as he will get the call in Game 1 of the NLDS versus Los Angeles. DeGrom improved to 2-2 in six career starts against the Nationals on Sept. 9, when he allowed two runs over seven frames at Washington. WALK-OFFS: 1. Nationals C Wilson Ramos became the 14th catcher in major-league history to be behind the plate for three no-hitters, catching both of Scherzer's gems this year as well as Jordan Zimmermann's last season. 2. New York has scored in just one of its last 35 innings. 3. Washington OF Bryce Harper needs one RBI on Sunday to become the first National to drive in 100 runs since Adam LaRoche in 2012.

d'Kong76 Oct 04 2015 07:30 AM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Gwreck wrote: Can they win on the final day, for the fans, for pride, or simply to remind Washington who's boss? Really curious to see what kind of lineup TC goes with. Game is virtually a sell out, would be nice to treat a celebratory crowd of with a solid showing and big win number 90.

Mets – Willets Point Oct 04 2015 09:51 AM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

And to think that a few weeks ago I was saying the Mets were in a position to win 95, after initially thinking 90 was the best they would do. Reverting to the mean occurred. I really want them to win 90, but ultimately I want them to win 11 in the postseason.

d'Kong76 Oct 04 2015 10:10 AM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

@cgrand3 RF #DavidWright 3B Murphy 2B @ynscspds CF Duda 1B d’Arnaud C @mconforto8 LF Tejada SS @JdeGrom19 P

Mets Guy in Michigan Oct 04 2015 10:56 AM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

d'Kong76 wrote: @cgrand3 RF #DavidWright 3B Murphy 2B @ynscspds CF Duda 1B d’Arnaud C @mconforto8 LF Tejada SS @JdeGrom19 P Looks like the A team. Terry wants a win.

d'Kong76 Oct 04 2015 11:03 AM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

90 sounds so much nicer than 89!

d'Kong76 Oct 04 2015 11:31 AM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Rendon, 3B Turner, 2B Harper, RF Werth, LF Robinson, 1B Desmond, SS Taylor, CF Severino, C Roark, P

Ashie62 Oct 04 2015 11:49 AM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Terry needs a win. We have had little momentum for too long now.

Benjamin Grimm Oct 04 2015 12:00 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

I agree, but there are four off days coming up. Any momentum, good or bad, will dissipate over the next four days. Friday is a fresh start, for both teams. I'm not feeling overly optimistic right now about the series against the Dodgers, but it's entirely possible that the Mets will roar back to life by the end of the week.

Frayed Knot Oct 04 2015 12:14 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Momentum is real. Except for when it's not.

d'Kong76 Oct 04 2015 12:37 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Whether it's carrying you or not, momentum is hard to measure.

Edgy MD Oct 04 2015 12:40 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Wilmer ain't been answering the bell.

Benjamin Grimm Oct 04 2015 12:51 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

He's been eclipsed by Tejada. I never would have guessed that that would happen, but it has, at least for the time being. I think we can expect to see Ruben get more starts in the postseason than Wilmer does.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 04 2015 12:57 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Wilmer has strep throat.

Frayed Knot Oct 04 2015 01:03 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Speaking of Wilmers, can anyone name the only other Wilmer in NYM history?

Benjamin Grimm Oct 04 2015 01:16 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Was he also known as "Vinegar Bend"?

Benjamin Grimm Oct 04 2015 02:18 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Lucas Duda set a new club records today with his 14th HBP.

Edgy MD Oct 04 2015 02:22 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

d'Arnaud sure was pitched away for a guy in a deep slump.

Benjamin Grimm Oct 04 2015 02:31 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Colon in for deGrom in the fifth. Nationals hitless through five.

Benjamin Grimm Oct 04 2015 02:31 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

And the Mets, of course, are scoreless.

Edgy MD Oct 04 2015 02:42 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

It'll curious if this gets within reach as a no-hitter, if Terry goes for his best bull penners.

Edgy MD Oct 04 2015 02:44 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Mets sure have the strikeout pitch working this series.

PiggiesTomatoes Oct 04 2015 02:45 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Can a brother get a run or what?

Edgy MD Oct 04 2015 02:50 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Yes. One per 40 innings.

Edgy MD Oct 04 2015 02:53 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Niese on for the unsupported pitching staff.

Edgy MD Oct 04 2015 02:55 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Bryce Harper, you are not going to be the batting average champ.

Edgy MD Oct 04 2015 02:56 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Edgy MD wrote: Niese on for the unsupported pitching staff. Check that. They're getting defensive support from Doo.

Edgy MD Oct 04 2015 02:58 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

BOOOOOOO!!!

Benjamin Grimm Oct 04 2015 02:59 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Nationals have their first hit, off of Ruben Tejada's knee. Hopefully he's okay, or we're out of shortstops!

Edgy MD Oct 04 2015 03:03 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Cespedes switched out of the game and ends his season. .290, 35 HR, 105 RBI, .870 OPS

d'Kong76 Oct 04 2015 03:18 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Only been kinda tuned in, just walked in on Sweet Juan effortlessly running one down in deep right center.

Ashie62 Oct 04 2015 03:24 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

deGrom starts Friday. Hopefully the offense will also.

Zvon Oct 04 2015 03:24 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

*yawn. Score or I'm gonna go take a nap. LETS GO METS!!!

Benjamin Grimm Oct 04 2015 03:26 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Curtis reminds us that Mets can hit home runs!

Edgy MD Oct 04 2015 03:26 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

CurtiBOOMBOOMBOOM! Now let's call New York and get that hit thrown out.

Edgy MD Oct 04 2015 03:29 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Lucas, you want your Met homer title to be secure. Better hit one more, just to be safe.

d'Kong76 Oct 04 2015 03:29 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

The Mets have scored around 40% of their runs on HR's this year. They were talking about it on pre-game, and whether that's a good thing or relying on it could be not so good?

Zvon Oct 04 2015 03:29 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Shoot! I stepped away for like 30 seconds! Missed Grandy's kaBOOM. 1-0 NLECHAMPS

Ashie62 Oct 04 2015 03:40 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

That was a clown call bro.

d'Kong76 Oct 04 2015 03:44 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Kill LA! KILL LA! KILL LA!

Ashie62 Oct 04 2015 03:44 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

90 wins

Zvon Oct 04 2015 03:45 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Gwreck Oct 04 2015 03:47 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Put it in the books!

Gwreck Oct 04 2015 03:50 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Can they win 90 games (and avoid being the first Met playoff team to have fewer since 1973)? Yes! Can they win on the final day, for the fans, for pride, or simply to remind Washington who's boss? Yes! For all of the above. How will Jacob DeGrom do in his final warm-up start? deGromination, baby. Will they ever get a hit or score runs again? Eventually, yes.

Frayed Knot Oct 04 2015 06:21 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Was he also known as "Vinegar Bend"? That's the one!

themetfairy Oct 04 2015 07:13 PM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Despite the morning clouds, it was a beautiful day for baseball - It was good seeing the division flag already flying. It was good seeing the Mets chalk up their 90th win. It was great knowing that October baseball at Citi Field is far from over!

El Segundo Escupidor Oct 05 2015 02:50 AM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Benjamin Grimm Oct 17 2015 09:24 AM Re: IGT #162 - Nationals at Mets - 10/4/15

Frayed Knot wrote: Speaking of Wilmers, can anyone name the only other Wilmer in NYM history? Not only Wilmer "Vinegar Bend" Mizell, but also Wilmer Dean Chance.