Mets News and Morning Links 6/5/2021

 


Good Morning.  Pete Alonso leads Mets to 9-4 win.  Dom Homers to tie Syracuse game in 9th - but Syracuse loses 8-7, Binghamton wins on Alvarez sac fly, Brooklyn wins, and St. Lucie is postponed.

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Box Score: Mets 9 Dodgers 4;

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  • The Big Generator. "This was a huge victory for the Mets. Even if it’s the only win they get this weekend, nine runs in a game started by Walker Buehler has to at least let them breathe."






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Today's Game:

Mets (36-19) @ Dodgers (35-18), 4:10 pm

LAD: Julio Urias (#7, 25, LHP, 3-5, 2.89)
NYM: Trevor Williams (#29, 30, RHP, 1-3, 3.58)

Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse loses heartbreaking 8-7 thriller at Worcester on Saturday afternoon;Box Score: Worcester Red Sox 8 Syracuse Mets 7;



Game Recap and Highlights: Binghamton wins 3-2 on Alvarez’s Walk Off Sacrifice Fly6/4/2022 Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 3 Somerset Patriots 2;

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Box Score: Brooklyn Cyclones 8 Jersey Shore BlueClaws 4;


Saturday's Game Between Mets and Tortugas Cancelled;

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    New York Mets selected Randy Sterling in first round (fourth pick overall) of free agent draft on June 5, 1969.

    New York Mets selected Lute Barnes in 21st round of free agent draft on June 5, 1969.

    New York Mets selected George Theodore in 31st round of free agent draft on June 5, 1969.

    New York Mets selected Buzz Capra in 27th round of free agent draft on June 5, 1969.

    New York Mets selected Jackson Todd in second round of free agent draft on June 5, 1973.

    New York Mets selected Lee Mazzilli in first round (14th pick overall) of free agent draft on June 5, 1973.

    New York Mets selected Mardie Cornejo in 21st round of free agent draft on June 5, 1973.

    New York Mets selected John Pacella in fourth round of free agent draft on June 5, 1974.

    New York Mets selected Dwight Bernard in second round of free agent draft on June 5, 1974.

    New York Mets selected Bob Myrick in 20th round of free agent draft on June 5, 1974.

    New York Mets selected Ron Gardenhire in sixth round of free agent draft on June 5, 1979.

    New York Mets selected Tim Leary in first round (second pick overall) of free agent draft on June 5, 1979.

    New York Mets selected Dave Telgheder in 31st round of free agent draft on June 5, 1989.

    New York Mets selected Joe Vitko in 24th round of free agent draft on June 5, 1989.

    New York Mets selected Butch Huskey in seventh round of free agent draft on June 5, 1989.

    New York Mets selected Brook Fordyce in third round of free agent draft on June 5, 1989.

    New York Mets selected Jeff Duncan in seventh round of free agent draft on June 5, 2000.

    New York Mets selected Aaron Heilman in first round (18th pick overall) of free agent draft on June 5, 2001.

    New York Mets selected Joe Hietpas in 16th round of free agent draft on June 5, 2001.

    New York Mets selected Danny Garcia in fifth round of free agent draft on June 5, 2001.

    New York Mets selected David Wright in first round (38th pick overall) of free agent draft on June 5, 2001.

    New York Mets selected Eric Campbell in eighth round of free agent draft on June 5, 2008.

    New York Mets selected Collin McHugh in 18th round of free agent draft on June 5, 2008.

    New York Mets selected Kirk Nieuwenhuis in third round of free agent draft on June 5, 2008.

    New York Mets selected Josh Satin in sixth round of free agent draft on June 5, 2008.

    New York Mets selected Chris Schwinden in 22nd round of free agent draft on June 5, 2008.

    New York Mets selected Ike Davis in first round (18th pick overall) of free agent draft on June 5, 2008.

    New York Mets claimed Pat Misch on waivers from the San Francisco Giants on June 5, 2009.

    New York Mets selected Matt Reynolds in second round of free agent draft on June 5, 2012.

    New York Mets selected Paul Sewald in 10th round of free agent draft on June 5, 2012.

    New York Mets selected Tomas Nido in eighth round of free agent draft on June 5, 2012.

    New York Mets selected Chris Flexen in 14th round of free agent draft on June 5, 2012.

    New York Mets selected Michael Conforto in first round (10th pick overall) of free agent draft on June 5, 2014.

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    1987

    Before the Mets-Pirates game at Shea Stadium, SpiderMan marries Mary Jane Watson. In attendance at the wedding ceremony, presided over by Marvel Comics president Stan Lee, are Spidey's friends Captain America and the Hulk, as well as his enemies, Doctor Doom and the Green Goblin.

    1989

    Alan Zinter, a product of the University of Arizona, is selected by the Mets in the first round of the amateur draft, 24th pick overall. The collegiate catcher will not play his first major league until 13 years later when he makes his debut with Houston as a 34 year-old pinch-hitter in 2002.

     

    1992

    At Three Rivers Stadium, Mets first baseman Eddie Murray drives in two runs, passing Yankee legend Mickey Mantle [1,509] as the all-time RBI leader among switch-hitters.

    2001

    The Mets draft Hickory High School (Chesapeake, VA) standout David Wright in the first round of the amateur draft, the 38th pick overall. The 18 year-old infielder, who will become the face of the franchise, signs with New York a week later.

     

    2003

    In the second game of a double-header loss to the Brewers, Mets southpaw John Franco pitches an inning of relief to become the eighth pitcher to make a thousand career appearances. The last time Milwaukee swept a doubleheader on the road occurred eleven seasons ago when the Brewers of the American League beat the Royals twice on July 5, 2002, 8-7 and 5-3.

    2003

    Tony Clark changes his number from 00 to 52. The Mets' reserve player wanted to give the team's mascot, Mr. Met, his identity back, as he and the congenial baseball-headed character shared double-digit ought.

     

    2012

    On the 11th anniversary of being drafted by the Mets, David Wright becomes the franchise's all-time run scorer when he crosses the plate for the 736th time after homering in the team's 7-6 loss in Washington. New York's 29 year-old third baseman is already the franchise career leader in doubles, total bases, RBIs, and extra-base hits.

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    1981 - Houston Astros pitcher Nolan Ryan passes Early Wynn as major leagues' all-time walks leader, walking two batters in a 3 - 0 win over the Mets to raise his total to 1,777. Ryan also strikes out 10 batters while pitching a five-hitter.

    2012: Ian Desmond drives in the tying run in the 8th, then does it again in the 10th and once more in the 12th for good measure, as his Nationals finally beat the Mets, 7 - 6. The Elias Sports Bureau reports he is the first player since Art Shamsky (1966) to have three game-tying or go-ahead RBI from the 8th inning on in the same game.

    Amazing Avenue: This Date in Mets History: June 5 — Three coaches are fired after flameout against Yankees, GM dismissed Apodaca, Robson, and Niemann on this date in 1999 following the Mets’ eighth consecutive loss. 

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