Here’s what happened Saturday in Mets Land, in case you missed it…
– A three-run ninth inning buried the Mets in Saturday’s 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who eye a sweep entering Sunday’s 5:10 pm series finale at Citi Field.
– Pete Alonso and Brett Baty opened up about the “frustrating” loss, which is the Mets’ fourth straight.
– Kodai Sengawho was a bright spot in the defeat, explained how he is “gaining more confidence.”
– As the Mets wrap up the Dodgers series, SNY’s SportsNite delved into Justin Verlander‘s struggles.
– On the injury front, Edwin Diaz is “doing well” and “meeting every benchmark” in his rehab.
– Down in Triple-A Syracuse, Ronny Mauricio starred with a home run — his 14th of the season — and four RBI.
– Speaking of top Mets prospects, the latest roundup from the minors spotlights hot starts by Mark Vientos and Blade Tidwell midway through July.
– From the 2023 MLB Draft, the Mets agreed to terms with AJ Ewing, a shortstop and fourth-round pick. New York also signed third-rounders Nolan McLean and Kade Morris.
– The Mets Pod tied up the draft with some other names to know from New York’s 2023 haul.