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Open thread: Mets at Orioles, 7/9/25
Mets lineup Brandon Nimmo - LF Francisco Lindor - SS Juan Soto - RF Pete Alonso - 1B Jesse Winker - DH Jeff McNeil - CF Ronny Mauricio - 3B Luis Torrens - C Brett Baty - 2B David Peterson - LHP Orioles lineup Jackson Holliday - DH Jordan Westburg - 2B Gunnar Henderson - SS Ramon Laureano - LF Ramon Urias - 3B Tyler O'Neill - RF Colton Cowser - CF Coby Mayo - 1B Jacob Stallings - C Tomoyuki Sugano - RHP Broadcast info First pitch: 7:05 PM EDTTV: ESPNRadio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App 92.3 HD2 More from Mets Morning News for March 13, 2019 Grading the Mets' minor league signings Devin Mesoraco is back after a decent 2018 with the Mets Jed Lowrie Resumes Baseball Activites Mets spring training postional battles (through March 11, 2019) Open Thread: Mets vs. Astros, spring training, 3/13/19 Introducing Amazin' Avenue FanPulse
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Schanuel leads Angels against the Mets after 4-hit game
Los Angeles Angels (49-52, fourth in the AL West) vs. New York Mets (58-44, second in the NL East) New York; Wednesday, 1:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Brock Burke (4-1, 3.38 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 34 strikeouts); Mets: Sean Manaea (0-1, 2.45 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 13 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -186, Angels +154; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels play the New York Mets after Nolan Schanuel had four hits against the Mets on Tuesday. New York has a 36-16 record at home and a 58-44 record overall. The Mets have hit 128 total home runs to rank fourth in the NL. Los Angeles is 49-52 overall and 25-29 on the road. The Angels are 26-17 in games when they hit at least two home runs. Wednesday's game is the third meeting between these teams this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Juan Soto has 15 doubles and 24 home runs for the Mets. Mark Vientos is 11 for 37 with two doubles and a triple over the past 10 games. Taylor Ward has 25 doubles, two triples, 23 home runs and 76 RBIs for the Angels. Mike Trout is 11 for 38 with three doubles, three home runs and 11 RBIs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Mets: 5-5, .202 batting average, 3.72 ERA, outscored by three runs Angels: 5-5, .299 batting average, 5.48 ERA, outscored by two runs INJURIES: Mets: Brandon Waddell: 15-Day IL (hip), Dedniel Nunez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jesse Winker: 10-Day IL (back), Tylor Megill: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jose Butto: 15-Day IL (illness), Paul Blackburn: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Griffin Canning: 60-Day IL (achilles), Jose Siri: 60-Day IL (shin), Max Kranick: 15-Day IL (elbow), Danny Young: 60-Day IL (elbow), A.J. Minter: 60-Day IL (lat), Nick Madrigal: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Drew Smith: 60-Day IL (elbow), Christian Scott: 60-Day IL (elbow) Angels: Hunter Strickland: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Christian Moore: 10-Day IL (thumb), Robert Stephenson: 15-Day IL (biceps), Ben Joyce: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Anthony Rendon: 60-Day IL (hip) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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Schanuel leads Angels against the Mets after 4-hit game
Los Angeles Angels (49-52, fourth in the AL West) vs. New York Mets (58-44, second in the NL East) New York; Wednesday, 1:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Brock Burke (4-1, 3.38 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 34 strikeouts); Mets: Sean Manaea (0-1, 2.45 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 13 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -186, Angels +154; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels play the New York Mets after Nolan Schanuel had four hits against the Mets on Tuesday. New York has a 36-16 record at home and a 58-44 record overall. The Mets have hit 128 total home runs to rank fourth in the NL. Los Angeles is 49-52 overall and 25-29 on the road. The Angels are 26-17 in games when they hit at least two home runs. Wednesday's game is the third meeting between these teams this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Juan Soto has 15 doubles and 24 home runs for the Mets. Mark Vientos is 11 for 37 with two doubles and a triple over the past 10 games. Taylor Ward has 25 doubles, two triples, 23 home runs and 76 RBIs for the Angels. Mike Trout is 11 for 38 with three doubles, three home runs and 11 RBIs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Mets: 5-5, .202 batting average, 3.72 ERA, outscored by three runs Angels: 5-5, .299 batting average, 5.48 ERA, outscored by two runs INJURIES: Mets: Brandon Waddell: 15-Day IL (hip), Dedniel Nunez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jesse Winker: 10-Day IL (back), Tylor Megill: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jose Butto: 15-Day IL (illness), Paul Blackburn: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Griffin Canning: 60-Day IL (achilles), Jose Siri: 60-Day IL (shin), Max Kranick: 15-Day IL (elbow), Danny Young: 60-Day IL (elbow), A.J. Minter: 60-Day IL (lat), Nick Madrigal: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Drew Smith: 60-Day IL (elbow), Christian Scott: 60-Day IL (elbow) Angels: Hunter Strickland: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Christian Moore: 10-Day IL (thumb), Robert Stephenson: 15-Day IL (biceps), Ben Joyce: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Anthony Rendon: 60-Day IL (hip) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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Mets superstar slugger wins impressive monthly award
Just a few months ago, New York Mets fans were restless, and Juan Soto stood at the center of the storm. The $765 million man wasn't struggling per se, but he wasn't lighting it up either. Expectations, however, were sky-high. Mets fans didn't want average. They wanted fireworks—Soto in full-blown MVP mode—and they weren't getting that early on. The murmurs started. Was he worth the record-breaking deal? Was the real Soto left behind in the Bronx? A portion of fans even booed, frustrated at the slow burn. But others stayed patient, trusting the process. That patience has paid off, and then some. Juan Soto didn't just bounce back—he exploded. NL Player of the Month — and It Wasn't Even Close Soto scorched opposing pitchers throughout June, earning the National League Player of the Month honors. He was simply unstoppable. He batted .322 for the month, hammered 11 home runs, scored 25 runs, and drove in 20. That's elite by any measure. His OPS for June? A jaw-dropping 1.196. The ball didn't just leave his bat—it left a vapor trail. Soto didn't just return to form. He blew past it, reminding everyone why he's considered a generational bat. It's not just the numbers, either. His presence at the plate shifted entire gameplans. Pitchers tread carefully, and still, he punished mistakes. A Superstar Settles In and Finds His Swing What Soto needed was time—time to settle into a new team, a new city, and a new dugout vibe. Every team has its own rhythm, and Soto had to find the Mets' beat before syncing his swing to it. He's not just producing now—he's thriving. And that level of comfort is turning into production the Mets desperately need. With 20 home runs and 10 stolen bases so far, Soto's stat line is steadily morphing into something special. A .500 slugging percentage, a 152 wRC+, and 2.4 fWAR show his all-around value. He's not just hot—he's elite. The Bat Speaks Loudest — Even When the Glove Struggles Soto's defense in 2025 has been underwhelming. That's no secret. The numbers are not kind. But when a player delivers like this at the plate, you can forgive the occasional missed read or awkward route. Soto's bat is covering for his glove right now, and frankly, the Mets aren't complaining. Neither should fans. In a lineup that's still searching for consistency, Soto's thunderous June was like striking gold in a drought. He's stepped up in moments that mattered—two-out rallies, late-inning bombs, and tone-setting first-inning lasers. A Beacon in a Rough Month for the Mets June wasn't a kind month for the Mets overall. The team staggered through rough stretches and tough losses. But Soto stood tall amid the chaos. If anything, he was the lighthouse guiding the ship through turbulent waters. When the offense went quiet, Soto refused to. His bat became the constant in a lineup desperate for one. And that's what stars do. They shine brightest when the sky darkens. Soto didn't just meet expectations—he redefined them. The Mets may not have soared in June, but Soto did—and that surge could anchor a second-half resurgence. The Weight of Expectations and the Payoff of Patience There's a lesson here, too. Talent doesn't always explode instantly. Even greatness can take time to settle and ignite. Like a luxury car needing the right fuel mix, Soto required the right mix of comfort, rhythm, and timing. Now that he's found it, he's tearing up the road—and dragging the Mets along for the ride. Juan Soto was never the problem. He was just warming up. And now that he's hot, the entire league should be on alert. READ MORE: Mets scramble for bullpen help after doubleheader grind Related Headlines Knicks were targeting perfect fit big man next to Karl-Anthony Towns before Lakers deal Yankees demote strikeout-centric relief arm after just one appearance Giants' rookie quarterback is already getting amazing reviews Knicks urged to trade Karl-Anthony Towns in ridiculous swap for Lakers star
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Francisco Alvarez's home run powers Mets to 3-2 comeback win over Angels
The Mets were down early, but a three-run fifth inning -- powered by Francisco Alvarez's two-run homer -- was the difference in their 3-2 win over the Angels at Citi Field on Tuesday night. Alvarez hit 11 homers in Triple-A when he was demoted, but he went deep for his fourth homer of the season, his first since June and his first at home this year. The Mets (58-44) have won three straight games and remain 0.5 games behind the Phillies, who won earlier in the evening. Here are the takeaways... - The Mets' defense helped out Frankie Montas early in this one. Mike Trout hit a one-out single with Nolan Schanuel on second. Juan Soto fielded the ball and threw a one-hopper to Alvarez, who tagged Schanuel to keep the Angels off the board. Soto has six outfield assists after having nine all of last season. Montas benefited from some great defense behind him as he scattered baserunners throughout his outing, only allowing one run on a Jorge Soler bomb in the second inning. However, things started to unravel for the right-hander in the fifth. Montas allowed two doubles with a walk sandwiched between, as the Angels took a 2-0 lead. But Montas would escape a bases-loaded jam and get through five innings. Montas pitched into the sixth but could not complete the inning after allowing a two-out single to Logan O'Hoppe. Rico Garcia picked up the final out of the sixth and ended Montas' night. The veteran right-hander tossed 91 pitches (58 strikes) across 5.2 innings, allowing two runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out six. - The Mets' offense was kept in check by veteran Kyle Hendricks through four innings. The only hit came on a Mark Vientos bloop single that centerfielder Jo Adell let drop in front of him. But that all changed in the fifth. With two outs, Brett Baty hit a double and Alvarez plated him with a monstrous two-run shot that got the Citi Field crowd on their feet. It's just Alvarez's fourth longball this season and the first at home. Ronny Mauricio singled and stole second before Brandon Nimmo singled him home to give the Mets a 3-2 lead. - New York could not take advantage of shoddy Angels infield defense, as Alvarez and Mauricio reached on two errors to lead off the seventh. Nimmo and Lindor struck out before Soto was walked intentionally to load the bases. Alonso struck out to end the threat. The top four of the Mets lineup (Nimmo, Lindor, Soto, Alonso) went a combined 1-for-13 with three walks and four strikeouts. Soto did pick up his 13th stolen base this season, setting a new career-high. - The Mets were without Huascar Brazoban and Edwin Diaz after they worked two games in a row, but the bullpen pieced it together. Garcia allowed a hit in one inning of work before Reed Garrett picked up four outs without allowing a baserunner. Ryne Stanek came on to close it out and allowed a leadoff single. Stanek bounced back, striking out Luis Rengifo and getting Zach Neto to fly out. Schanuel hit a single to set up Trout with two outs. The former MVP popped out to Alonso to end the game. Game MVP: Francisco Alvarez The Mets were being dominated by the Angels before Alvarez's two-run blast in the fifth. Highlights What's next The Mets wrap up their three-game set with the Angels on Wednesday afternoon. First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m. Sean Manaea (0-1, 2.45 ERA) will make his second start of the season while the Angels have yet to announce their starter.
