Post by Commissioner Erick on Mar 2, 2018 19:08:49 GMT -5
New York Mets (57-40) @ Colorado Rockies (52-47)
NYM: Jacob deGrom (9-3, 3.67)
COL: Michael Fulmer (4-3, 3.75)
Once thought to be sure things to make the postseason, both the New York Mets and Colorado Rockies are facing serious postseason pressure from the Washington Nationals.
The winner of their matchup will at least be able to hold Washington somewhat at bay.
The reeling New York Mets take on the sinking Colorado Rockies in a game with pretty significant playoff implications.
The Mets have lost 18 of 30 to find themselves five games up in the National League East. Their offense and front end of their staff are humming along, but the back of the rotation and several relievers have struggled. Addison Reed for example, gave up five runs in 0.2 innings the game before the All Star break, leading to a loss.
However, their offense has also taken a dive recently. They lost the Reed game 7-1, and came out of the All Star Break losing 6-1 and 5-1 to Milwaukee. They scored nine runs in Milwaukee yesterday, but three of their last four games being starved for runs is a case of an offense not performing. Michael Conforto has struggled the most, going 2-16 with six strikeouts the past four games.
Conforto will try to heat up against the best Rockies pitcher, but one who hasn't been healthy since May. Michael Fulmer had an excellent start to the season, but a herniated disk in his neck put him on the disabled list for a month. He tried to come back, but the injury was never fully healed and he was back on the DL. After taking the All Star Break off, he says he's feeling fine and ready to go.
With a strikeout rate just below 26%, Fulmer has been outstanding, with a 3.75 ERA and 1.1 WHIP indicators of good stuff. Colorado hopes he'll be back to form in just his second outing since May 30th.
They need him to be because they've lost 17 of 24 to drop a game behind Washington for the second NL Wild Card. Unsurprisingly, the stretch has coincided with a nagging wrist injury that took David Dahl five weeks to heal. He tried to play through it, but has only started 13 games in July. He's hit .281, but only has one home run as the wrist injury has sapped his power.
Questions for the GMs:
For Nate Taylor, you're offense has really slumped of late, though you also have some explosive performances in some matchups. Just random variance, or do you feel like your hitters have taken a step back?
David Columbe will join your team. Why did you target him specifically?
Most of Colorado's most dangerous hitters are left handed. Will you want to get lefty relievers in as much as possible or do you want deGrom to try to pitch through any trouble he encounters?
For Erick Blasco, David Dahl wasn't himself as a result of his injury. Why didn't you put him on the disabled list?
Your squad has really struggled recently. What has been the culprit?
How will Fulmer attack the Mets today?
NYM: Jacob deGrom (9-3, 3.67)
COL: Michael Fulmer (4-3, 3.75)
Once thought to be sure things to make the postseason, both the New York Mets and Colorado Rockies are facing serious postseason pressure from the Washington Nationals.
The winner of their matchup will at least be able to hold Washington somewhat at bay.
The reeling New York Mets take on the sinking Colorado Rockies in a game with pretty significant playoff implications.
The Mets have lost 18 of 30 to find themselves five games up in the National League East. Their offense and front end of their staff are humming along, but the back of the rotation and several relievers have struggled. Addison Reed for example, gave up five runs in 0.2 innings the game before the All Star break, leading to a loss.
However, their offense has also taken a dive recently. They lost the Reed game 7-1, and came out of the All Star Break losing 6-1 and 5-1 to Milwaukee. They scored nine runs in Milwaukee yesterday, but three of their last four games being starved for runs is a case of an offense not performing. Michael Conforto has struggled the most, going 2-16 with six strikeouts the past four games.
Conforto will try to heat up against the best Rockies pitcher, but one who hasn't been healthy since May. Michael Fulmer had an excellent start to the season, but a herniated disk in his neck put him on the disabled list for a month. He tried to come back, but the injury was never fully healed and he was back on the DL. After taking the All Star Break off, he says he's feeling fine and ready to go.
With a strikeout rate just below 26%, Fulmer has been outstanding, with a 3.75 ERA and 1.1 WHIP indicators of good stuff. Colorado hopes he'll be back to form in just his second outing since May 30th.
They need him to be because they've lost 17 of 24 to drop a game behind Washington for the second NL Wild Card. Unsurprisingly, the stretch has coincided with a nagging wrist injury that took David Dahl five weeks to heal. He tried to play through it, but has only started 13 games in July. He's hit .281, but only has one home run as the wrist injury has sapped his power.
Questions for the GMs:
For Nate Taylor, you're offense has really slumped of late, though you also have some explosive performances in some matchups. Just random variance, or do you feel like your hitters have taken a step back?
David Columbe will join your team. Why did you target him specifically?
Most of Colorado's most dangerous hitters are left handed. Will you want to get lefty relievers in as much as possible or do you want deGrom to try to pitch through any trouble he encounters?
For Erick Blasco, David Dahl wasn't himself as a result of his injury. Why didn't you put him on the disabled list?
Your squad has really struggled recently. What has been the culprit?
How will Fulmer attack the Mets today?
