Gut Reaction: Mets 3, Braves 2 (4/24/16)

The Mets defeated the Braves 3-2 in a crisp, mostly pleasant game this afternoon. The win completed a three game sweep of the Braves, their first series sweep of the season, and was the seventh straight win for the Mets in Atlanta. The team completed their road trip at 7-2. Not too shabby. Their record [...]

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Early results on Asdrubal Cabrera-Neil Walker middle infield combo

The big news for the Mets during the Winter Meetings was the acquisition of a new double play combo. They traded for Neil Walker, which was generally praised as a strong move. And they signed free agent Asdrubal Cabrera, which was met with a more mixed reaction. Three weeks into the season, most fans are [...]

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Gut Reaction: Mets 8, Braves 2 (4/23/16)

The Mets guaranteed themselves the series win with an 8-2 beating of the Braves Saturday night in Atlanta. For everyone who complains about the offense being too home run reliant, the Mets scored six of their eight runs independent of a homer, including their first five runs of the contest. Neil Walker and Asdrubal Cabrera [...]

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