The Mets lost to the Padres tonight at Citi Field by a score of 8-6. It was the Mets' fourth loss in a row, dropping them to 57-58. They hadn't been below .500 since April before this loss. Logan Verrett started this one and followed his bad previous start with an utterly garbage outing against [...]
The 8th inning pitcher has become a very valuable piece on any competitive team. The six or seven inning start has become the norm, so in a close game, bridging the gap from starter to closer has become critical. Many games are won and lost in the 7th and 8th innings. Think back to years [...]