Braves vs. Mets – Game Recap – September 18, 2020 – ESPN

I desired to attempt to have quick innings, specifically when we got on the board real fast,” Fried said. Mets basic manager Brodie Van Wagenen stated nothing has actually changed for him on a daily basis and he hasnt spoken with Steve Cohen given that Mondays statement that the billionaire hedge fund manager has agreed to buy the club from the Wilpon and Katz families. Van Wagenen, who repeated he does not think about his own job security, said he and Cohen had an opportunity to sit down and get to know each other a bit last winter season and talk about philosophies and concepts.
Mets: After leaving Wednesday nights getaway in Philadelphia with a best hamstring convulsion, deGrom threw a side session Friday and felt great, Rojas stated. Anderson stated he has two siblings living in New York City, though with no fans permitted at the ballpark since of the coronavirus, his household and good friends will not get the chance to see him pitch in person.

Braves: Rookie RHP Ian Anderson (3-0, 1.64 ERA) makes his 5th major league start Saturday night. The 22-year-old Anderson, drafted 3rd general in 2016, went to high school in Clifton Park, about 170 miles north of Citi Field. He was a Boston Red Sox fan, like his daddy. Anderson said he has two bros living in New York City, though with no fans permitted at the ballpark due to the fact that of the coronavirus, his family and pals will not get the possibility to see him pitch in individual. “It certainly would be great to have them down here,” he stated. “They would all like to be here.”
Mets: Rookie LHP David Peterson (4-2, 4.17 ERA), a first-round choice in 2017, attempts to constant New Yorks reeling rotation. Peterson allowed 3 runs over 6 innings and struck out a career-high 8 Aug. 2 in a 4-0 loss at Atlanta.
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NEW YORK– Eyeing a third consecutive NL East crown, the power-packed Atlanta Braves got their top starter back and made it a terribly easy night for him.
Freddie Freeman added 3 more hits to his growing MVP project, Ozzie Albies clubbed two of Atlantas 6 homers and the Braves damaged New York Mets pitching Friday in a 15-2 blowout that broadened their department lead.
Max Fried (7-0) returned from a quick remain on the injured list due to a back convulsion and breezed through five innings that just assist his Cy Young Award credentials. The left-hander hasnt permitted a home run considering that Sept. 10 in 2015.
” To get Maxi back out there probably made everybody feel good,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said.
Freeman laced a two-run double and Marcell Ozuna followed with a long two-run homer in the second off Steven Matz (0-5), dealt his newest drubbing in a lost season as he returned from shoulder pain.
” For it to go this way once again is just really frustrating,” said Matz, who has a 9.79 ERA.
Atlanta pounded out 17 hits and opened a 3 1/2- video game lead over second-place Miami, which divided a doubleheader with Washington. The Braves have nine games remaining, the Marlins 10.
” To get Max some run assistance was substantial, particularly in his first start,” stated catcher and cleanup man Travis dArnaud, who had 3 hits and 2 strolls against his former group– consisting of a two-run homer in his very first video game as a visitor at Citi Field.
The most efficient pitcher for the Mets was seasoned 3rd baseman Todd Frazier, who tossed a 1-2-3 ninth in his first profession look on the mound. He struck out Adam Duvall taking a look at a 55 mph knuckler.
New York started its last homestand with a dud and fell 2 1/2 games out of the last NL playoff area.
Nine days after setting a National League record for runs because 1900 in a 29-9 romp against the Marlins, the Braves appeared all set to threaten the mark as dArnaud and Albies each struck a two-run homer in a six-run fourth against Franklyn Kilome that made it 12-0. Nick Markakis had a two-run double.
” Obviously, great to be out there. I desired to try to have fast innings, specifically when we got on the board real fast,” Fried stated. “I didnt feel as sharp as I most likely thought I must have.”
Ronald Acuna Jr. and Austin Riley likewise linked as Atlanta made it look like batting practice all night. Albies and Acuna went back-to-back in the 6th, giving Albies his 5th career multi-homer game and initially this season.
The Braves have 42 home runs this month, one shy of the club record for September.
Acuna doubled and scored three times from the leadoff spot, snapping an 0-for-18 slide. Ozuna had 3 RBI.
With the Mets needing a strong performance from their ragged rotation to rest an overtaxed bullpen, Matz could not provide in his very first start and second appearance because Aug. 15. He quit hits to the very first 4 batters and needed 76 pitches to get through 2 2/3 innings.
” The video game got apart actually early,” Mets supervisor Luis Rojas stated. “A lot of pitches up in the zone and not completing his pitches.”
New york citys past three starters, Jacob deGrom, Seth Lugo and Matz, have integrated to quit 15 earned runs and 20 hits in 6 1/3 innings. The Mets rallied to win the previous 2 games in Philadelphia anyhow, but were never in this one at all.
LUCKY SEVEN
The previous Braves starter to start a season 7-0 was Denny Neagle in 1997.
LAME DUCK?
Mets basic supervisor Brodie Van Wagenen said nothing has changed for him on a daily basis and he hasnt spoken with Steve Cohen because Mondays statement that the billionaire hedge fund supervisor has agreed to purchase the club from the Wilpon and Katz families. The deal undergoes the approval of Major League Baseball owners. Van Wagenen, who reiterated he doesnt think of his own job security, said he and Cohen had a chance to take a seat and be familiar with each other a bit last winter season and discuss ideas and approaches.
” I understand hes competitive,” Van Wagenen stated.
TRAINERS ROOM
Braves: Fried was restored from the 10-day injured list Thursday, and Atlanta optioned RHP Bryse Wilson to its alternate training site.
Mets: After leaving Wednesday nights trip in Philadelphia with a right hamstring convulsion, deGrom tossed a side session Friday and felt good, Rojas said. The team will see how the two-time Cy Young Award winner feels Saturday before identifying if he will remain on schedule, which would give him 2 more starts this season. … 2B Robinson Cano was struck near the left wrist by a 92 mph sinker from Fried in the 4th and gotten rid of in the sixth. X-rays were negative and Rojas said Cano is great. … RHP Dellin Betances (ideal lat tightness) dealt with players Thursday at the alternate website. “I heard hes doing great,” Rojas stated. … Kilome, sidelined because Sept. 2 with a split fingernail, was triggered from the hurt list. INF Luis Guillorme was optioned to the alternate site.
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