During a three-game set in Colorado this weekend the New York Mets smashed their way to three wins and 33 runs against the Rockies.
Game 3
- New York Mets 5 (67-56) – Colorado Rockies 1 (49-73)
- Win: Logan Verrett (1-0)
- Loss: David Hale (3-5)
Game 2
- Mets 14 – Rockies 9
- Win: Niese (8-9)
- Loss: Rusin (4-6)
Game 3
- Mets 14 – Rockies 9
- Win: Gilmartin (2-1)
- Loss: Friedrich (0-4)
By Robby Sabo
Are you ready to have your socks blown right off your feet? Well, get a load of this stat: The New York Mets have scored the most runs in the National League since July 25.
Yeah that’s right. The club who is still last in MLB in average (.240) and very close to last in runs, is now traveling from stadium to stadium with a powerhouse lineup.
Put it in the books!! #MetsWIN! 5-1 #Mets! #LoveTheMets #Whiff #LGM pic.twitter.com/PBBp0o8FD3
— New York Mets (@Mets) August 23, 2015
Since July 25 we lead the NL in runs scored (144), doubles (63), home runs (42) and RBI (140). pic.twitter.com/RJ4VoTKAOY — New York Mets (@Mets) August 23, 2015
Sweep complete! @Mets win, 5-1, for 3rd straight victory vs Rockies at Coors Field. NYM maintains 5-game lead on WSH. pic.twitter.com/1dXnpkla9G
— Baseball Tonight (@BBTN) August 23, 2015
The three-game clean sweep of the Colorado Rockies concluded today after a 5-1 victory. Starting in Matt Harvey’s spot (who’s getting skipped this time around) was youngster Logan Verrett. All he did was go eight innings and yield just one run and four hits for his first career MLB victory.
.@lverrett4 addresses the media after his solid outing today. #MetsWIN #LGM pic.twitter.com/U8srfQWffF — New York Mets (@Mets) August 24, 2015
If today wasn’t enough good news, the man of the weekend, Yoenis Cespedes, went nuts on Friday night with three home runs and seven runs batted in. He was a big reason New York plated a phenomenal 33 runs in three games.
Yoenis Céspedes hits 3 home runs & drives in 7 as Mets beat Rockies, 14-9. Cespedes’ 5 hits is his new career high. pic.twitter.com/ACgOZS6p4g
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 22, 2015
To add complete giddiness on top of enthusiasm, captain David Wright is expected to make his triumphant return to the lineup on Monday as the Mets begin a four-game set in Philadelphia against the Phillies.
Almost time, @Mets fans. David Wright is slated to return MONDAY: http://t.co/eLEJqBPYL1 pic.twitter.com/i4PbaACSP0
— MLB (@MLB) August 23, 2015
With the win the Mets maintain their five game lead on the Washington Nationals who also came away victorious on Sunday against the Brewers.
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