IGT - Mets at Braves - April 12

[Centerfield]

Let's keep it going guys!



Wheeler versus Newcomb. Newcomb's a lefty. 1.64 ERA. But hasn't faced Pete Fucking Alonso yet.

[nymr83]

Fuck, sportsbook told me Wright was starting for ATL? Newcomb tomorrow?

[kcmets]

I believe it is Wright tonight.

[kcmets]

PITCHING MATCHUP:

Mets RH Zack Wheeler (0-1, 10.24 ERA)

vs.

Braves RH Kyle Wright (0-1, 4.35)

[Frayed Knot]

I was speculating yesterday (in the KTE) that the Braves might skip the rookie Wright and go directly to Newcomb due to their snow-out in Denver on Wednesday.

But I guess not, so that means we'll likely see Newcomb and Teheran over the weekend and miss the lefty Max Fried (pronounced: Freed) this time around.



Wright had four relief appearances at the tail end of last year including a one inning stint vs the Mets on 9/26 where Conforto and Dom hit solo HRs off him in an eventual 3-0 NYM win

This season he's made two starts: 3 earned on 2 hits plus 5 walks in 4.1 IP in Philly (L); 6.0 innings, 2 runs, 5 hits, 1 BB vs Marlins (ND)

[kcmets]

[Centerfield]

Sorry guys! ESPN had it wrong I guess.

[A Boy Named Seo]

After winning last night, this becomes BIG GAME. Tomorrow we have Vargas and on Sunday, a pissed-off deGrom. Sneak tonight's game and we have a good shot at 3-out-of-4 and an outside shot at a sweep if Vargas doesn't get his tits lit.

[Fman99]

Big feller getting the night off at 1B. I like McNeil/Rosario at the top, they're both hitting more than Nimmo of late.

[Edgy MD]

Well, in fairness, deGrom is hitting more than Nimmo of late.

[A Boy Named Seo]

I'm thinking it's Cano who needs a night off.

[Edgy MD]

Here's to an effective lineup and to bunting against the shift.



Way to go, McNeilio.

[Edgy MD]

That's the way, Canó.



I was getting ready to take away Willie Mays' number for him and give him Willie Harris'.

[Edgy MD]

Mets giving the Braves' gun-running rightfielder a lot of chasing work.

[Lefty Specialist]

Let's see if Wheeler can deal with all this prosperity.

[Guest 41Forever]

Nice play by Swanson robs Rosario.

[MFS62]

Dom Smith might be playing for a roster spot.

Later

[Edgy MD]

Gary bringing us a Jane Jarvis reference. I feel like it's Christmas.

[Fman99]

This game is great. I love the 2019 Mets so far, they hit, they pitch, they manufacture runs. It's like they are trying to be good or something.

[LWFS]

Plus, there's always at least one dangerous pinch hitter lurking on the bench (Alonso, e.g.).



Lineup looks a lot stronger top to bottom like this, doesn't it? This is a pretty deep, versatile offensive team. (Consider: neither Lowrie nor Cespedes has seen the field yet.)

Edited April 12, 2019 by Guest

[Fman99]

Nimmo starting to come around.

[Edgy MD]

I'd say he looks like he's back.

[LWFS]

He went somewhere?



Cripes, people-- he had a bad WEEK.

[LWFS]

Minter's beard is a little extra, as the kids say. It's like face turf.

[Lefty Specialist]

Not crazy about Lugo for a second inning here, but they don't have a lot of options.

[LWFS]

Fine with it. And hey-- it worked!



Drama-free and loving it.

[Edgy MD]

Yup. Let Lugo pitch the non-existent 10th for all I care.

[Methead]

I really like beating the Braves.

[Fman99]

Yep it is satisfying. Onward!

[kcmets]

Nice win first place is the best place.