The Mets believed they had tacked on another two-out run in the third inning when a Patrick Corbin sinker bore in on Luis Guillorme, appearing to strike his hand with the bases loaded. But upon the Nationals’ challenge, the call was overturned: The ball had drilled the handle of the bat. And so on the … Continue reading Mets Win Fifth in Row as Bats Explode for 10 Runs in Shutout of Nationals →

It wasn’t a perfect day — Jameson Taillon fell six outs short of that — but it was pretty satisfying. The Yankees’ long Thursday included a beat-down, a brush with history, dominant starting pitching and some dramatics. Most importantly, the end result was two wins, 6-1 and 2-1, over the Angels in a split-admission doubleheader … Continue reading Anthony Rizzo’s Clutch Hit Propels Yankees To Sweep Of Angels →

Nick Plummer went from anonymous reserve outfielder to a player who had a Mets moment Sunday night, helping his team emerge from a blown save by Adam Ottavino to celebrating a wild win.  Plummer tied the game with a mighty swing in the ninth and Eduardo Escobar’s 10th-inning double sent the Mets to a 5-4 … Continue reading Eduardo Escobar Leads Mets Over Phillies 5-4 →