The New York Mets picked up a struggling Jacob deGrom tonight, scoring 16 runs on 20 hits against Bartolo Colon and the Braves.
The New York Mets‘ “last remaining ace,” Jacob deGrom, had some issues against a weak Atlanta Braves lineup tonight, allowing five runs over five innings.- Final Score: Mets 16 (12-15), Braves 5 (11-15)
- W: Jacob deGrom (2-1)
- L: Bartolo Colon (1-3)
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- SunTrust Park, Atlanta, GA
A Lineup on Fire
After scoring 16 runs this evening, the Mets’ lineup has now crossed at least five over the plate through each of their last seven games.
Jose Reyes led the scoring train tonight, going 2-for-4 with a run scored and a bases-clearing double, leading to five RBIs and a continuing of his recent hot streak.
Reyes' three-run double
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Even deGrom got in on the hitting action, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs.
deGrom's two-run single
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Michael Conforto also continued his impressive run since receiving a starting outfield gig, as Yoenis Cespedes went down with a hamstring injury last week.
The newly anointed leadoff man went 3-for-6, including a two RBI double with a run scored.
Michael Conforto doubled, and has reached base safely 8 of 12 times to lead off a game. Asdrubal Cabrera drove him home. Mets 1, Braves 0.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 3, 2017
Well He Sure Ain’t deGrom-inating
deGrom now has a 3.68 ERA on the year after struggling tonight against the Braves.
The long-haired right-hander tossed five innings, allowing five runs on eight hits and five walks with five strikeouts.
Jacob deGrom is through five innings on 109 pitches. Easily his worst outing of the year but he's in line for a win. Mets lead, 9-5.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 4, 2017
deGrom had issues with his control all night, hence the five free passes.
His ridiculous 12.5 K/9 rate prior to this start took a little bit of a hit, as the Braves drove deGrom’s pitch count up to an extremely high 109 pitches over those five innings.
What Else to Know From Tonight
Rene Rivera had a fantastic game in replacement of the injured Travis d’Arnaud, garnering three hits in six at-bats, with two runs and three RBIs.
Neil Walker and Curtis Granderson showed some signs that their slumps may be in the rear view mirror, as Grandy had two hits with three runs scored and an RBI, while Walker knocked in one and scored two runs himself.
The bullpen held down deGrom’s iffy rotation turn, not allowing a run over four innings of work with just a single hit given up, while striking out four.
Up Next
Zack Wheeler and Jaime Garcia are scheduled to go face-to-face at 7:35 p.m. tomorrow night in Atlanta for the last game of the rivals’ four-game set.
