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On Sunday afternoon, the Mets were thoroughly mowed down by Hunter Greene and the Reds until the ninth inning when they staged just enough of a comeback to give you hopes and dreams to subsequently shatter. At least Brandon Sproat had a nice debut.
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Prior to the game, the Mets designated Justin Garza for assignment, demoted Wander Suero and Jimmy Herget, and activated Reed Garrett and Brandon Sproat.
The future of the Mets rotation looks bright, but it would be nice if the present showed the same promise.
Around the National League East
In the day’s earliest game, the Braves were completely obliterated by the Mariners in an 18-2 game that was over long before the last out.
The Marlins scored four runs against Taijaun Walker in the first inning and never looked back in their 5-4 win over the Phillies.
Washington staged an almost improbable comeback, scoring four times before recording a single out in the ninth inning before ultimately leaving Chicago with a 6-4 victory.
Not only did they lose the game to the Marlins, but the Phillies have also lost Trea Turner for an unknown amount of time with a hamstring strain.
The Braves claimed Edwin’s brother Alexis Díaz off waivers from the Dodgers and activated him.
Around Major League Baseball
Aroldis Chapman retired his 50th batter since he gave up his last hit, struck out four men in a single inning, and lowered his ERA for the season to 0.98 all in one day.
Cal Raleigh is now only a single home run behind Mickey Mantle’s 1961 for the most homers in a season by a switch hitter as he connected for his 53rd.
Paul Goldschmidt has a bone bruise that, while nothing more serious, has been keeping him out of the Yankees lineup.
Before they win against the Blue Jays, the Yankees honored CC Sabathia and celebrated his induction to the Hall of Fame by having him throw out the first pitch.
Jose Ramirez is now the sole-holder of second place on the Cleveland baseball franchise’s all time RBI leaderboard after passing Jim Thome.
While the Royals hope to make a late run at the final wild card spot, Cole Ragans made his first rehab start on his way back up.
On August 31st the Cubs signed speedster Billy Hamilton to a minor-league deal, just under the wire to make him postseason eligible if they want a weapon off the bench.
At some point, the Cardinals are expected to designate their utility man, Garrett Hampson, for assignment.
This Date in Mets History
Exactly one year ago, Ed Kranepool passed away.
