Tag: new york mets
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Monkey Bytes: September 12
Whether it was fate or providence, on the 23rd remembrance of 9/11, nine relievers recorded a win, and 11 secured a save. Saves occurred in all shapes and sizes, ranging between a three-inning one by Jordan Montgomery (ARI) and Edwin Díaz (NYM), recording one with one pitch. Our condensed recaps cover all of Wednesday’s high-leverage…
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Monkey Bytes: September 10
Monday’s nine games yielded four reliever wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (Carlos Estévez). Six pitchers secured saves, including two three-inning saves (José Suarez and Josh Winckowski). The Díaz brothers also recorded saves and are featured in today’s three takeaways below. Our condensed game recaps cover yesterday’s slate’s high-leverage events of interest.…
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Monkey Bytes: September 9
Sunday’s full slate featured seven wins by relievers and seven secured saves. Raisel Iglesias collected his fifth win on a walk-off but lost his MLB-leading scoreless game streak, allowing an unearned run at the top of the tenth. Porter Hodge closed out a one-run victory over the Yankees, preventing a sweep and keeping his team’s…
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Monkey Bytes: September 8
Saturday’s slate featured 16 games, courtesy of a doubleheader between Washington and Pittsburgh. Kyle Finnegan saved both games during a sweep, with relievers securing nine saves in yesterday’s action. Eight relievers also recorded wins, including three logging three innings or more. Our condensed game recaps cover the high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes Kenley Jansen…
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Monkey Bytes: September 7
One game was postponed on Friday, leaving the slate one short of being full. Washington and Pittsburgh will play a split doubleheader later today. Three relievers recorded wins, including one in extra innings on Oakland’s walk-off in the 13th against Detroit. Six saves were secured, though one was a surprise in Boston, segue alert. Roster…