SB Nation New York - Mets Vs. Marlins: New York ends season with 4-2 victoryhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48977/ny-fave.png2012-10-03T19:16:24-04:00http://newyork.sbnation.com/rss/stream/31317912012-10-03T19:16:24-04:002012-10-03T19:16:24-04:00Mets end season with 4-2 victory over Marlins
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<p>The Mets ended their season with a 4-2 victory over the Marlins. New York finished the season with a 74-88 overall record.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.amazinavenue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Mets</a> ended their 2012 season on Wednesday with a 4-2 victory over the <a href="https://www.fishstripes.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Marlins</a>. The victory helped the Mets finish with a 74-88 overall record, good enough for fourth place in the National League East. The Marlins (69-93) finished in last place in the division.</p>
<p>Starting pitcher <span>Jeremy Hefner</span> (4-7) picked up the win, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks in 7⅓ innings of work. <span>Andres Torres</span>, <span>Scott Hairston</span> and <span>Ike Davis</span> each hit home runs to help the Mets earn a 4-0 lead entering the bottom half of the sixth inning.</p>
<p>The Marlins tacked on two runs in the bottom of the sixth off Hefner, but New York's bullpen held on. <span>Elvin Ramirez</span>, <span>Manny Acosta</span> and <span>Bobby Parnell</span>, who earned his seventh save of the season, combined to toss 1⅔ scoreless innings.</p>
<p>Third baseman <span>David Wright</span> went 0-for-2 in the contest to finish the season with a .306 batting average, 21 home runs, 93 RBI and 91 runs scored. Davis finished 2-for-3, helping him end the year at .227 with 32 home runs, 90 RBI and 66 runs.</p>
<p>This is the fourth consecutive season the Mets have finished below .500. New York was 46-40 at the All-Star Break.</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-mets/2012/10/3/3451420/new-york-mets-miami-marlins-score-boxscore-recap-mlb-resultsJared Smith2012-09-23T17:28:46-04:002012-09-23T17:28:46-04:00Mets 3 Marlins 2: Mets Complete Sweep With Tejada's Walk-Off
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<p>The <a href="https://www.amazinavenue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Mets</a> (69-83) completed a sweep of the <a href="https://www.fishstripes.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Marlins</a> (66-87) with a walk-off, 3-2, victory on Sunday afternoon at Citi Field. <span>Ruben Tejada</span> singled off of Miami's <span>Ryan Webb</span> with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, bringing home <span>Scott Hairston</span> to score the winning run.</p>
<p><span>Bobby Parnell</span> collected the win for New York, his fifth of the season, after throwing a scoreless top of the ninth.</p>
<p><span>David Wright</span> put the Mets ahead in the first inning with a 416-foot home run to center field. The two-run blast off of <span>Ricky Nolasco</span> was Wright's 19th of the season.</p>
<p>Miami tied the score at two in the top of the fifth with a sacrifice fly by Bryan Peterson and a throwing error by New York catcher <span>Kelly Shoppach</span>.</p>
<p>Chris Young started and went six innings for the Mets, giving up five hits and one earned run. He struck out five. <span>Ramon Ramirez</span> and <span>Manny Acosta</span> both threw scoreless innings out of the bullpen before Parnell came on for the ninth.</p>
<p>New York has now defeated Miami in each of their last seven meetings.</p>
<p>The Mets begin a four-game series against the <a href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Pittsburgh Pirates</a> on Monday at 7:10 p.m. ET at Citi Field.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-mets/2012/9/23/3378778/new-york-mets-miami-marlins-score-boxscore-recap-mlb-resultsJohn.Wilkinson2012-09-22T15:44:47-04:002012-09-22T15:44:47-04:00Mets 4, Marlins 3: R.A. Dickey Continues Cy Young Push As Mets Narrowly Escape
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<p><span>R.A. Dickey</span> was sensational on Saturday, as the <a href="https://www.amazinavenue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Mets</a> defeated the <a href="https://www.fishstripes.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Marlins</a>, 4-3. Dickey notched his 19th win, tying Gio Gonzalez for the major-league lead (Gonzalez picked up win No. 20 later on Saturday). Dickey now leads the National League in strikeouts (209) and ERA (2.66).</p>
<p>The knuckleballer worked quickly and efficiently through eight innings before having trouble in the ninth. After Dickey allowed two base-runners, the Mets pulled him in favor of <span>Jon Rauch</span>, who proceeded to allow a three-run homer. Although Dickey was charged with two of those runs, Rauch eventually managed to end the game and earn his fourth save of the year.</p>
<p>The Mets got their first two runs on a <span>Jason Bay</span> home run in the second inning. Bay raised his average to .155 and his RBI total to 20.</p>
<p>They added an additional run in the fourth on a <span>Scott Hairston</span> solo homer, and another in the fifth when <span>Daniel Murphy</span> hit into a fielder's choice.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-mets/2012/9/22/3373704/new-york-mets-miami-marlins-score-boxscore-recap-mlb-resultsBrandon Kline2012-09-22T08:54:48-04:002012-09-22T08:54:48-04:00Andy Pettitte & R.A. Dickey: The Older The Better
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<p><span>Andy Pettitte</span> is the second oldest man on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pinstripealley.com/">New York Yankees</a>, 13 days younger than <span>Raul Ibanez</span> (we're not counting <span>Mariano Rivera</span>, who presently lives on the disabled list). <span>R.A. Dickey</span> is the eldest <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.amazinavenue.com/">New York Mets</a> player, also discounting a DL'd pitcher (<span>Tim Byrdak</span>). And right now, those old-timers are the best starting pitchers on each team. We could run through a list of senior-citizen-themed jokes right now, involving early-bird dinners, going to bed at 8:30, watching a Mary Pickford moving picture show and always being chilly, but we'll skip all that and head right to the subject matter at hand.</p>
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<p>Like a wise old man walking down from a mountain, Pettitte appeared on the mound for the first time in two-and-a-half months, without a minor league rehab start to boot, and said "This is how you do it" with his five shutout innings in the win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bluebirdbanter.com/">Toronto Blue Jays</a> on Wednesday. In 10 starts he's now 4-3 with a 2.97 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and a .225 batting average against. That's a pretty good retirement. Pettitte brings trust, experience and stability to the Yankees, along with a feeling of calm -- "If he's on the mound everything will be all right" is the aura he gives off. With no disrespect intended to <span>CC Sabathia</span> (despite his excellent outing on Friday), <span>Hiroki Kuroda</span> or <span>Phil Hughes</span>, Pettitte's the surest thing the Yankees have right now in the starting rotation. Who would you want on the mound if the Yankees fall to a wild card spot and have to play a one-game showdown to get into the playoffs? Or Game 5 in the ALDS? Or Game 7 of the ALCS? Or Game 7 of the World Series? Pettitte would have to be the answer. The old man has been around the block, but he can still pitch. Sure, we don't know how long he'll last, and if he didn't injure his ankle, he could have broken down by now, but the way he's looking, he's a trustworthy arm among the sometimes shaky Yankee rotation.</p>
<p>As for the Mets, as they embarrass themselves to close out the season (despite Friday's win), Dickey is the last thing worth watching on that team, now that <span>Matt Harvey</span> has been shut down. His quest for 20 wins and a Cy Young award is the last remaining point of interest for Met fans. Of course, the only way he may earn another win is by throwing a complete-game, 1-0 shutout with Dickey himself driving in the only run. He could have easily surpassed the 20-win mark if his offense could have scored any runs in his last few starts. As things stand right now, though, he should still be the leading contender for the award.</p>
<p>As of Saturday morning, Dickey is first in the National League in ERA (2.67), innings pitched (212), complete games (five) and shutouts (three), second in WHIP (1.04), strikeouts (205) and wins (18) and third in BAA (.223). He would be the first-ever knuckleballer to win the award, and all of his fellow knucklers are rooting for him. Phil Niekro told the <i>New York Post,</i> "He's having the best season any knuckleball pitcher has ever had. Cy Young, right now, he's my vote." <span>Tim Wakefield</span> agrees, "I think he deserves the Cy Young. I think he has the numbers, and the credentials to do it. If R.A. wins it this year, it's really going to say something about our pitch."</p>
<p>The other contenders stack up like this:</p>
<p><span>Clayton Kershaw</span>: 12-9, 2.70 ERA, 1.02 WHIP (first in NL), .212 BAA, 206.2 IP, 206 strikeouts (first in NL), two complete games, two shutouts.</p>
<p><span>Gio Gonzalez</span>: 19(first in NL)-8, 2.95 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, .207 BAA (first in NL), 186.1 IP, 196 strikeouts, two complete games, one shutout.</p>
<p><span>Johnny Cueto</span>: 18-9, 2.84 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, .254 BAA, 203 IP, 159 strikeouts, two complete games, no shutouts.</p>
<p><span>Matt Cain</span>: 15-5, 2.86 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, .224 BAA, 207.1 IP, 185 strikeouts, two complete games, two shutouts.</p>
<p><span>Craig Kimbrel</span>: 38 saves, 1.10 ERA, 0.68 WHIP, .128 BAA, 105 strikeouts in 57.1 innings pitched.</p>
<p>The Mets would still be a train wreck this year without Dickey, but he's the only thing worth tuning in for these final two weeks of the season, and Pettitte has returned just in the nick of time for the Yankees. They may be old but they're the best New York has.</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/2012/9/22/3369996/andy-pettitte-r-a-dickey-the-older-the-better-nl-cy-young-cc-sabathia-phil-hughes-matt-harveyJeff Freier2012-09-22T08:01:36-04:002012-09-22T08:01:36-04:00Mets Vs. Marlins Preview: Game Time, TV Schedule, Probable Pitchers
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<p>After a series-opening win to stay out of the NL East basement, the <a href="https://www.amazinavenue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Mets</a> look to put some distance between themselves and the cellar as they again tangle with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fishstripes.com/">Miami Marlins</a> in the second game of a three-game set.</p>
<p>The offense finally produced at home for the Mets Friday night as New York scored more than five runs at home for the first time since Aug. 12. <span>Ike Davis</span> did the bulk of the damage with two hits, including a home run for the Mets. For Miami, <span>Giancarlo Stanton</span> will miss his fourth straight game with a strained muscle in his side.</p>
<p>The pitching matchup figures to be entertaining. Knuckleballer <span>R.A. Dickey</span> tries pick up his 19th victory of the season and pad his Cy Young resume. Opposite Dickey will be <span>Mark Buehrle</span>, who had a strong outing beating Cincinnati on Sept. 15.</p>
<p>First pitch is set for 1:10 ET at Citi Field, with the game being broadcast on KPIX.</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-mets/2012/9/22/3371402/new-york-mets-2012-mlb-schedule-miami-marlins-game-time-tv-schedule-probable-pitchersDavid Piper2012-09-21T22:08:44-04:002012-09-21T22:08:44-04:00Mets 7, Marlins 3: New York Snaps 5-Game Skid
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.amazinavenue.com/">New York Mets</a> scored early and often, and <span>Jon Niese</span> pitched six strong innings, as the Mets snapped a five-game skid, taking down the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fishstripes.com/">Miami Marlins</a> by a score of 7-3 in the series opener at Citi Field.</p>
<p>The Mets jumped all over Miami early with four hits in the first inning, capped off with a two-run shot by <span>Scott Hairston</span> that would give the Mets a 3-0 lead. A wild second inning, highlighted by a throwing error and a wild pitch that allowed Niese to score, would prove enough, though the Mets would net two more insurance runs in the later innings.</p>
<p>Trailing 6-1, Miami would mount a rally off Niese in the sixth, stringing together two runs on three hits and a walk, but Niese was able to get Carlos Lee to pop out to first and strike out <span>Rob Brantly</span> to end the rally. <span>Bobby Parnell</span> and <span>Jon Rauch</span> slammed the door on the Marlins in the final innings.</p>
<p>The win keeps the Mets out of the NL East cellar, as the two teams resume the series tomorrow. <span>Mark Buehrle</span> takes the hill for Miami against <span>R.A. Dickey</span>, who will look to boost his Cy Young case.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Mets, check out <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-mets/2012/9/21/3367750/new-york-mets-2012-mlb-schedule-miami-marlins-game-time-tv-schedule-probable-pitchers" target="_blank">Amazin' Avenue</a>.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-mets/2012/9/21/3371188/new-york-mets-miami-marlins-score-boxscore-recap-mlb-resultsDavid Piper2012-09-21T09:21:55-04:002012-09-21T09:21:55-04:00Mets Vs. Marlins Preview: Game Time, TV Schedule, Probable Pitchers
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<p>The Miami Marlins visit the New York Mets for a weekend series beginning Friday, as the Mets will try to put an end to their current five-game losing streak.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.amazinavenue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Mets</a> will welcome the <a href="https://www.fishstripes.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Marlins</a> to town for a weekend series beginning Friday, as the Mets look to snap their current five-game losing skid.</p>
<p>New York is reeling after getting swept by the <a href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Philadelphia Phillies</a> at home, ending with an ugly 16-1 shellacking on Thursday night.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the Marlins were off Thursday after losing two out of three at home to the NL Wild Card-leading <a href="https://www.talkingchop.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Atlanta Braves</a>. They were shut out on Wednesday, 3-0, thanks largely to eight strong innings from Braves starter <span>Kris Medlen</span>.</p>
<p><span>Jacob Turner</span> (1-2, 3.75 ERA) takes the mound for Miami on Friday after winning his last start, 4-0, on Sept. 14 against the <a href="https://www.redreporter.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cincinnati Reds</a>, giving up only two hits in seven innings of work.</p>
<p>The Mets will start Jonathon Niese (11-9, 3.46 ERA), who defeated the <a href="https://www.brewcrewball.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Milwaukee Brewers</a> on Sept. 14, tossing six innings and allowing two earned runs on six hits in the 7-3 win.</p>
<p>First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET at Citi Field. The game can be seen on SportsNet New York.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Mets, visit the SB Nation blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazinavenue.com">Amazin' Avenue</a>, and for coverage of the Marlins, head over to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fishstripes.com">Fish Stripes</a>. For news and notes from around Major League Baseball, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://mlb.sbnation.com">Baseball Nation</a>.</i></p>
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