After struggling offensively for most of the Braves’ series, the Mets pounded out 11 hits, five of which went for extra-bases, and added five walks. The end result was a 7-2 win over the Phillies Friday night in Philadelphia. It looked like it was going to be a pitcher’s duel, with Chris Bassitt squaring off [...]
For years, the Mets acted like the key to a successful bullpen was to have as many lefties as they possibly could, despite how rotten said lefties were. And what made those lefties special was their ability to retire LHB. If you were a lefty who did better against RHB you were discarded. If you [...]