Syracuse Mets News: September 1 - September 7, 2024

The Syracuse Mets, the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, have had a mixed bag of performances over the past week. Here’s a look at some of the highlights and lowlights from their recent games.

Series Against Worcester Red Sox

The Syracuse Mets hosted the Worcester Red Sox for a six-game series from August 6th to August 11th. The series saw a variety of outcomes, reflecting the team’s inconsistent form.

- **Tuesday, August 6th**: The Mets kicked off the series with an 8-6 win, rallying back to take the lead in the bottom of the eighth inning. This was a welcome return to NBT Bank Stadium after two weeks on the road.

- **Wednesday, August 7th**: The WooSox bounced back with a 9-6 win in a game that featured 15 combined runs and 26 combined hits. The Mets couldn’t hold onto their early lead, allowing the WooSox to score the game’s final seven runs.

- **Thursday, August 8th**: The Mets lost again, this time 6-3, in a rain-soaked game that was delayed by an hour and a half.

- **Friday, August 9th**: The game was postponed due to forecasted inclement weather and was rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on Saturday.

- **Saturday, August 10th**: The Mets split the doubleheader, losing the first game but rallying late to win the second game.

- **Sunday, August 11th**: The game was suspended due to rain in the top of the fifth inning with the Mets leading 4-2. Since the teams do not play again in Syracuse this season, the game will be continued at a later date.

Other Recent Games

Before returning home, the Mets had a tough road trip against the Columbus Clippers. They lost both games of a doubleheader on Saturday, August 3rd, and also fell in a rain-shortened game on Thursday, August 1st.

Key Performances

- **Brett Baty**: Baty had a standout performance, homering twice in the second game of the doubleheader against Worcester on Saturday, August 10th.

- **Luke Ritter**: Ritter had a huge night in Columbus, though it wasn’t enough to secure a win. He also had a game-winning RBI single in a recent game.

Conclusion

The Syracuse Mets have shown flashes of brilliance but have struggled with consistency. The team’s ability to rally back in games has been a positive note, but they need to work on maintaining leads and closing out games. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how the Mets address these challenges and aim to improve their overall performance.

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