The Mets got some rough news on Friday afternoon, when it was announced that Jacob deGrom was scratched from Friday's start with a stiff neck. Jeff McNeil also sat out of Friday's game and is day-to-day after his collision with the outfield wall on Thursday afternoon.
To add insult to injury, the Mets went 2-for-16 with runners in scoring position on Friday in their 6-5 loss to the Phillies.
Here's what happened on Friday in Mets Land, in case you missed it, and what's on tap for Saturday...
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- Prior to Friday's game, the Mets actually held the second wild-card spot in the postseason, despite a 9-11 record. >> Read more
- McNeil is still sore, and is listed as day-to-day after making a phenomenal catch and crashing into the outfield wall at Citi Field on Thursday. He missed Friday's game. >> Read more
- DeGrom was a late scratch on Friday. After speculation that it was a lingering blister issue from his last start, he announced it was due to neck tightness. Although he said he's feeling better, he is unsure of when his next start will be. >> Read more
- Robinson Cano and Dominic Smith had big nights, but the Mets struggled once again with runners in scoring position. Walker Lockett did give the Mets six innings in his first start of the season. >> Read more
- Wilson Ramos barely missed a game-saving tag at the plate to continue Friday's ball game. Manager Luis Rojas and Seth Lugo talked about it. >> Read more
WHAT'S ON TAP
The Mets will continue their three-game set against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Lefty Steven Matz will face Aaron Nola in the 6:05 p.m. start that can be seen on SNY.