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Mets fail to sign first-round draft pick Kumar RockerMoments after the Mets lost to the Reds on Sunday, the organization took another L.
Jeff McNeil - Goes yard SundayMcNeil went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-1 loss to Cincinnati.
ImpactThe 29-year-old got the Mets on the board with a solo shot in the sixth inning. It was his third homer in his last 10 games after having that many in his first 56 contests this season. McNeil is slashing has hit safely in 16 of the last 17 games, going 22-for-62 (.355) in that span. He's posted a .276/.354/.402 slash line with six long balls, 25 RBI, 27 runs scored and two stolen bases through 240 plate appearances overall.
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Marcus Stroman - Handed loss SundayStroman (7-10) gave up four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out four in 5.2 innings, taking the loss versus Cincinnati on Sunday.
ImpactThe right-hander got through three innings without trouble, but he surrendered a solo home run to Max Schrock in the fourth. Stroman then got into a jam in the sixth, leading to a deficit too tall for the Mets to cover. The 30-year-old has taken six losses in his last nine starts. He's still pitched reasonably well, allowing 22 runs (18 earned) in 44.2 innings in that span. For the year, he owns a 2.80 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 101:28 K:BB through 122.1 innings. Stroman lines up for a road start in Philadelphia next weekend.
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Tyler Naquin - Doubles twice, steals base SundayNaquin went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two walks, two RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Mets.
ImpactNaquin recorded his first multi-hit effort since July 19. The outfielder padded Cincinnati's lead with a two-run double in the ninth inning. He's hit to a .247/.313/.429 slash line with 13 home runs, 57 RBI, 33 runs scored, 17 doubles and five stolen bases through 342 plate appearances this year as a near-everyday option in the outfield.
AUGUST 1, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Max Schrock - Enjoys career day in winSchrock went 5-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Mets.
ImpactThe 26-year-old had a massive performance at the dish, highlighted by hit fourth-inning solo shot off Mets starter Marcus Stroman. Entering Sunday, Schrock had just 12 hits across 30 games in his major-league career. He's up to two homers, seven RBI and six runs scored through 45 plate appearances this season. He's likely to remain in a utility role -- Schrock only started Sunday to give the red-hot Joey Votto a breather.
AUGUST 1, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Max Schrock goes 5 for 5 with homer, Reds beat Mets 7-1Rookie Max Schrock went 5 for 5 with a home run while giving All-Star Joey Votto a break, leading fellow newcomer Vladimir Gutierrez and the...
AUGUST 1, 2021•SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Vladimir Gutierrez - Delivers seven strong inningsGutierrez (6-3) allowed a run on three hits and two walks with four strikeouts in seven innings, earning the win over the Mets on Sunday.
ImpactGutierrez was effective on the mound again, turning in his fourth quality start in his last five outings. He also helped his own cause by drawing a bases-loaded walk in the sixth inning. The 25-year-old's recent strong pitching has shrunk his ERA to 4.39 despite a lackluster 1.36 WHIP and 46:30 K:BB through 67.2 innings. He projects to make his next start at home in a favorable matchup versus Pittsburgh next weekend.
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