Some days you look at the Mets lineup and wonder how they will win. Three hours later, they found a way to do it. How this team remains in first place is a testament to a few things: the job Luis Rojas has done, the pitching being fantastic, timely hits and, well, the opponents being bad. All this combined means 24-20, three out of four over the Rockies and three games at Citi Field coming against the Braves.
To talk about the rag-tag Mets, we bring you a new episode of the “Amazin’ But True” podcast with Nelson Figueroa and me, featuring a chat with Suzie Hunter.
Amazin’ But True Podcast with Jake & Figgie:
- WINNING/LUIS ROJAS: Mets have a Quadruple-A lineup and are winning games. Pitching has been fantastic. Rojas deserves credit for keeping this team afloat and in first place. Taijuan Walker returns this weekend. Pete Alonso should be back soon. Mets are 22-10 against teams under .500.
- SETBACKS: Will we see Noah Syndergaard again this season? He will be a free agent after this season and will need to prove he’s healthy and can pitch. J.D. Davis with another setback. Carlos Carrasco may not be back until July. This team just can not get healthy and will need lineup help. Cameron Maybin has been terrible. Billy McKinney gets inserted into cleanup spot less than a day after being acquired by the Mets.
Figgie’s Fables: Figgie talks about getting a hit off Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux and John Smoltz in his career. He also had a triple once that he wanted to make an inside-the-park home run…but Razor Shines stopped him at third base.
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Suzie Hunter Interview:
Suz Across America, 30 Ballparks, 1 Season, 1 Road Trip
- 30 STADIUMS: Going to all 30 ballparks this season, raising money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Which stadiums is she looking forward to? What makes minor league parks so special? What food stands out?
- BOBBY VALENTINE: Did he invent the wrap?
- TYLER KINNEY: Mets radio broadcast booth talking about her Tyler Kinley Twitter thread and how it all came about.
Catch up on all episodes of “Amazin’ But True,” a New York Mets podcast, by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Jake Brown on Twitter and Instagram @JakeBrownRadio and Nelson Figueroa @FiggieNY. New episodes are every Monday and Thursday.
