New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies - News - May 07, 2022

Max Scherzer - Handed first lossScherzer (4-1) was charged with the loss during Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Phillies after giving up three runs on 10 hits with seven strikeouts and zero walks over...

ImpactThe veteran right-hander threw 65 of his 101 pitches for strikes and allowed runners on base in five of six innings, but he was able to limit the damage and keep the Mets close. It was the second straight start against the Phillies for Scherzer, and he surrendered seven earned runs with a 16:1 K:BB across 12 innings between the two contests. Overall he has a 2.92 ERA for the campaign and should next take the ball next weekend versus Seattle.

MAY 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Max Scherzer's Unbeaten Streak Snapped in Mets' Game 1 Doubleheader LossMax Scherzer’s impressive unbeaten streak was snapped in the Mets’ Game 1 doubleheader loss to the Phillies.

MAY 8, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mets release Robinson Cano, officially becomes free agentPHILADELPHIA — For the first time in nine years, Robinson Cano is officially a free agent.

MAY 8, 2022•CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Mets' Max Scherzer suffers ultrarare defeat at hands of Phillies in doubleheader opener`The Phillies ripped 10 hits off Max Scherzer as the Mets fell, 3-2, in the opening game at Citizens Bank Park.

MAY 8, 2022•NORTHJERSEY.COM

Phillies bounce back from awful loss, beat Mets in Game 1PHILADELPHIA — With back-to-back rainouts, the Phillies had plenty of time to mull over a historic defeat at the hands of the Mets on Thursd...

MAY 8, 2022•CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Dominic Smith - Sits for second game of twin billSmith is out of the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Phillies.

ImpactThe Phillies are bringing a southpaw (Cristopher Sanchez) to the hill for the second game of the twin bill, so the lefty-hitting Smith will cede his spot to the righty-hitting J.D. Davis as the Mets play matchups. Smith started at first base in the Mets' 3-2 loss in Game 2, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

MAY 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Alonso 2 HRs in 2nd game, Mets split doubleheader with Phils

Pete Alonso homered twice, had three hits and drove in five runs to lead the New York Mets to a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies and a doubleheader split

MAY 8, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Alonso 2 HRs in 2nd game, Mets split doubleheader with Phils