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The Mets handled the Nationals easily in an 8-1 victory. David Peterson was the story of the game, going eight innings and striking out ten while only allowing one run. Ryne Stanek came in for the ninth and gave up only one hit in a scoreless inning to close the game easily. Mark Vientos hit a two run home run while Brett Baty, Juan Soto, and Jeff McNeil each hit solo home runs. Jeff McNeil had a great game, going three for four with a walk.
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Today’s Mets game against the Nationals was the first to ever be managed by two Venezuelan managers.
The Syracuse Mets released their schedule for the 2026 season.
Francisco Alvarez was placed on the 15 day injured list with a right thumb sprain. He will eventually need surgery, though the rest will determine if he can play through it for the rest of the year.
Hayden Senger was called up to replace Francisco Alvarez.
MLB has released another episode of Café con Lindor, with this episodes guest being Cleveland Cavalier and New York Mets fan Donovan Mitchell.
Francisco Lindor will be the subject of the next “MLB Network Presents” documentary, debuting on August 31.
Around the National League East
The Cardinals beat the Marlins 7-4. Edward Cabrera gave up six runs (four earned) on eleven hits. Thomas Saggese led the Cardinals with three hits.
The Phillies won a back-and-forth contest against the Mariners 6-4. J.T. Realmuto hit the go-ahead two run home run in the eighth inning that put the Phillies ahead for good.
The Braves out-clubbed the White Sox in an 11-10 victory. Michael Harris II and Jurickson Profar both hit a home run off starter Shane Smith.
Around Major League Baseball
The Kansas City Royals have designated Mark Canha for assignment.
Kyle Tucker will be benched for a few games in an attempt at a reset during a prolonged offensive struggle.
MLB has made it’s healthcare plans more expensive for their employees as the league continues to prosper.
With expansion slowly creeping onto the horizon, Stephen J. Nesbitt predicted what realignment might look like.
There were some big moves today with regards to future broadcasting rights for MLB.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
A Pod of Their Own returned with another new episode.
Steve Sypa had another list of the Mets Minor League Players of the Week.
Allison McCague checked the outlook for the pitching staff over the race for a playoff spot.
This Date in Mets History
40 years ago today, Dwight Gooden reached 200 strikeouts for the second straight season, and when he did it again the following year he became the first pitcher to ever do it in his first three seasons.
