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Sean Manaea picked up his 10th win of the season on Wednesday with an 8-3 victory for the Orange and Blue. The Mets are now 69-63, three games behind the Braves for the third wild card spot. The D-backs are now 75-57, tied with the Padres for the first wild card spot. Manaea got off to another strong start, allowing no runs in his first six innings before allowing three runs in the seventh. Aided by a six-run inning in the fifth, the Mets cruised to a win in the desert. Francisco Lindor, Mark Winds, Brandon Nimmo and JD Martinez all had multiple hits, only one starter failed to score (Jesse Winker).
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San Diego defeated the Cardinals 7-5, thanks to another home run by Manny Machado and a three-hit performance by Luis ArráezThe Padres remain three games ahead of the Braves and six games ahead of the Mets.
The Braves defeated the Twins 8-6 in 10 innings. Despite blowing a 4-0 lead, they scored four runs against the Twins’ closer. John Duran in the 10th. With the win they are three games ahead of the Mets.
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The D-backs will try to even the series today at 9:40 p.m. ET. Mets right-hander Luis Severino (9-6, 3.84 ERA) will face the left-hander Edward Rodriguez. (2-0, 3.94 ERA) In Sevy’s only start against the Diamondbacks this year, he allowed four earned runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched, while Rodriguez has allowed just two runs in 12 1/3 innings pitched in two career starts against the Mets in 2021 and 2023.
Pete Alonso bound Mike Piazza for third place in the Mets all-time home run list with 220. For the Polar Bear, the next milestones would be David Wright at 242, and the leader, Darryl strawberryon page 252.
Mets reporter Anthony DiComo reports that David Peterson will pitch against Arizona on Thursday. Thursday was originally scheduled Paul Blackburn‘s rotation spot, but Peterson will throw after the regular break instead of six days. DiComo adds that Thomas B. will likely pitch on Friday against the White Sox.
Carson Benge hit his first home run as a professional, a two-run shot that gave the St. Lucie Mets a two-run lead. St. Lucie went on to defeat the Jupiter Hammerheads 4-2.
Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza said that Christian Scott throws changeups, but not yet from the mound. Scott’s exact timetable, however, remains uncertain.
In Triple-A, Brandon Sproat threw 4 2/3 innings for Syracuse, allowed four runs and was a Luisangel Acuña collected four hits, including a three-run home run. This development makes the Mets’ potential September call-ups even more exciting.
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Michael Tonkin was taken off waivers by the Twins after intended for allocation from the Yankees a few days ago. This season, the right-hander has an ERA of 3.74 in 65 innings with the Yankees, Mets and Twins.
The Houston Astros have signed an experienced outfielder Jason Heyward to a one-year contract, according to ESPN’s Kiley McDanielHeyward was recently released by the Dodgers, a somewhat surprising move given his solid performance in LA over the past two seasons, where he posted a .249/.322/.446 average in 574 batting appearances.
Right-handed relievers Brad Keller, Shawn ArmstrongAnd Trevor Richards were designated for trade by the Red Sox, Cardinals and Twins yesterday. Armstrong and Richards were both signed at the deadline, with Richards being Minnesota’s only signing at the deadline.
The Athletics DFA rated infielder Abraham Toro in a flood of squad changes, with the main focus being on the young shortstop Jacob Wilson Return to the major league club.
The Giants placed sinkerballers Jordan Hicks on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation. Hicks is currently working out of the bullpen after struggling as a starter. Robbie Ray He too was on the 15-day injury list after only seven appearances.
Former left-handed pitching candidate Nick Lodolo was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a strained left middle finger.
The Red Sox called the oldest MLB player on Wednesday — 44 years old Rich Hill is back in the Major League after just one start in Triple-A.
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On this date in Mets history
1984: The Mets traded Gerald Young, Manuel Lee And Mitch Cook to the Astros in exchange for Corner Infielder Ray KnightKnight developed into a key player for the Mets and was named NL Comeback Player of the Year and MVP of the World Series in 1986.
1989: The Mets have signed the Twins star Frank viola at the trade deadline in exchange for relievers Rick Aguilera and others. Viola threw a complete game without conceding a goal in the 1-0 victory over Dodgers ace Eagle Hershiser.
2003: A 20-year-old Jose Reyes became the youngest player in MLB history to hit a home run from both sides of the plate in a single game.
Birthdays: Joel Young blood (73), microphone Torrez (78), Billy Cowan (86)
