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Dillon Gee Comes Through as New York Mets Defeat Washington Nationals 2-0
April 21st, 2013 at 6:39 PM
New York- Less than a week ago, Dillon Gee was brutalized by the Colorado Rockies offense.  His poor effort caused many to question not only if he was the same pitcher we saw last year, but if he could be a viable pitcher moving forward.  After today, those questions can...

Harpers Two Homers Help Nats Edge Mets 7-6
April 21st, 2013 at 12:53 AM
The New York Mets (8-8) dropped the second game of their series with the Washington Nationals (10-7) Saturday afternoon at Citi Field, by a score of 7-6. Nationals phenom outfielder Bryce Harper was the story on this day, belting two home runs for three RBI, including the eventual game-winning solo...

Mets 101 Game Preview: Washington Nationals at New York Mets
April 20th, 2013 at 3:00 PM
After an impressive 7-1 win Friday night that saw Matt Harvey shut down the Nationals for seven innings, while outdueling Stephen Strasburg no less, the New York Mets (8-7) take to the diamond once again against the Washington Nationals (9-7) at Citi Field. First pitch is scheduled for 3:05 PM.  Mets...

Harvey Outduels Strasburg, Mets Cruise to 7-1 Win Over Nats
April 20th, 2013 at 10:15 AM
The New York Mets (8-7) defeated the Washington Nationals (9-7) Friday night at Citi Field, by a score of 7-1. The much anticipated Matt Harvey Vs. Stephen Strasburg matchup did not disappoint, at least for Met fans, who saw their budding ace go seven innings, allowing just the one run...

Mets 101 Game Preview: Washington Nationals at New York Mets
April 19th, 2013 at 4:03 PM
On Friday night, the New York Mets (7-7) host their NL East rival Washington Nationals (9-6) at Citi Field in Flushing Meadows. Game time is scheduled for 7:10 PM. We'll be treated to one of the most anticipated pitching matchups of the young 2013 season, as Matt Harvey (3-0, 0.82) will...

Can Kirk Nieuwenhuis Be the Leadoff Batter?
March 1st, 2013 at 12:54 AM
 ***PHOTO1*** Essentially given the job to lose, Kirk Nieuwenhuis has been entrusted with the Mets' lead off spot to start this spring training. This, however, is not his first go round with the spot as he was thrusted into the role 29 times during his rookie campaign.  In that position he hit...

Meet a “New” York Met: Shortstop Brian Bixler
February 28th, 2013 at 10:00 AM
Now that the busy 2013 offseason is over and the New York Mets have started spring training, a number of new players have joined the team. Over the next several weeks, the Mets 101 staff will introduce a "new" Met every day and break down what role they could play...

New York Mets 50th Anniversary: Top Rival Teams
October 9th, 2012 at 3:45 PM
As the New York Mets miss out on the postseason for the sixth consecutive season, it is particularly painful for Mets fans to watch the postseason seeing two division rivals (the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves) competing for the World Series title. Mets fans aren't particularly thrilled either that the...

New York Mets Fail to Support R.A. Dickey in Latest Loss
September 11th, 2012 at 10:50 PM
New York- On a night that began with a tribute to the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks, the New York Mets looked to have a strong effort in the works. The Mets put together a 2-1 lead heading into the seventh inning with staff ace R.A. Dickey on...

Mets 101 Game Preview: Washington Nationals at New York Mets
September 11th, 2012 at 3:12 PM
Tonight's game will have a different feel for the New York Mets. The fact that they have lost four in a row is irrelevant, as is the fact that their opponent, the Washington Nationals, are pushing for their first division crown since their days as the Montreal Expos. Tonight's game...

Gio Gonzalez Gets 19th Win of the Season as New York Mets Unable to Muster Any Offense
September 10th, 2012 at 11:01 PM
New York- The New York Mets' inability to score runs at home can not seem to come to end.  After being swept by the Atlanta Braves, Manager Terry Collins shook up the team's batting practice schedule in hopes of awakening the club's dormant offense.  Unfortunately, the new tactic led to...

Mets 101 Game Preview: Washington Nationals at New York Mets
September 10th, 2012 at 6:00 PM
After being swept at the hands of the Atlanta Braves this weekend, the New York Mets look to get back on track against the division leading Washington Nationals.  That won't be easy though, even with the shutdown of pitching phenom Stephen Strasburg, as they will be going up against 18...

Farewell Larry “Chipper” Jones: a Living Obituary for the Career of an All Time New York Mets Nemesis
September 9th, 2012 at 9:13 PM
After hearing that Chipper Jones would not be making the start in the last game of the Atlanta Braves series at Citi Field for 2012, I really thought Jones' reign of torment over the Amazins' had come to a close.  Jones, however, wasn't done tormenting the Mets just yet. Jones...

Jeremy Hefner and New York Mets Unable to Take Finale from Washington Nationals
August 19th, 2012 at 9:04 PM
Washington- Unable to capitalize on yesterday's win, the Mets dropped another game and ultimately the series to the Washington Nationals.  Losing today's game 5-2.  ***PHOTO1*** After a rain delay of essentially two and a half hours, the game, would go underway.  Along with the Nationals' and pitcher Gio Gonzalez's impressive season.  On...

Mets 101 Game Preview: New York Mets at Washington Nationals
August 19th, 2012 at 1:08 PM
Ike Davis came through in the clutch for the New York Mets last night. His two run homer in the seventh inning proved to be the only offense of the night as the Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 2-0. The Mets will wrap up their road trip and their series...

Ike Davis’ Seventh Inning Shot the Difference in 2-0 Victory
August 18th, 2012 at 10:37 PM
Washington, D.C.- On a night that was dominated by pitching, both the New York Mets and Washington Nationals knew that the game could come down to one swing of the bat. Starters Jon Niese and Edwin Jackson were both throwing gems, and each went deep into the night. Fortunately for...

Mets 101 Game Preview: New York Mets at Washington Nationals
August 18th, 2012 at 6:14 PM
After a rough start from Johan Santana last night, the New York Mets will look to bounce back in the second game of their set with the Washington Nationals. The Mets have not done well in the nation's capital this season, having gone 2-5 in seven games in Washington so...

Johan Santana Loses It in Fourth as New York Mets Fall 6-4
August 18th, 2012 at 1:38 PM
Washington, D.C.- New York Mets starter Johan Santana delivered the moment of the team's season when he threw the first no hitter in franchise history on June 1st. That outing, against the St. Louis Cardinals, saw Santana threw 134 pitches amid concerns from Manager Terry Collins that Santana could be...

Mets 101 Game Preview: New York Mets at Washington Nationals
August 17th, 2012 at 6:11 PM
The New York Mets (56-62) head to the nation's capital for a weekend series against the first place Washington Nationals (73-45) Friday at Nationals Park. Game time is scheduled for 7:05 PM. The Amazins will try and build momentum after pounding out nine runs Thursday night in their 9-4 win...

Stephen Strasburg Dominates as New York Mets Go Winless on Homestand
July 25th, 2012 at 3:57 PM
New York- A once promising season seems to be slipping away from the New York Mets. Losers of 10 of 11 since the All Star Break, the Mets had a chance to salvage at least one win on their home stand in the series finale against the Washington Nationals. Standing...