He hopes to return in a relief role before the season ends. Syndergaard was a touch below the mid-90s (mph) with his fastball, manager Luis Rojas said, but wasn’t going “full tilt.” The right-hander has been slowed in his recovery from March 2020 Tommy John surgery by a sore elbow and a positive COVID-19 test. … Noah Syndergaard threw about 15-20 pitches to Nimmo and might have another live batting practice session before heading out on a minor league rehab assignment. Mets: CF Brandon Nimmo is expected back from the injured list Friday night against Philadelphia, two weeks after straining his right hamstring. … RHP Dakota Hudson (Tommy John surgery) will aim to throw around 75 pitches in a rehab start Friday, his first for Triple-A Memphis after four with Double-A Springfield. He just wants to pitch and contribute,” Shildt said. Louis still hopes the front-line starter (9-2, 3.08 ERA) can offer something in relief this year. “I felt really relaxed every time I look over and see my mom in the stands.”Ĭardinals: RHP Jack Flaherty will likely throw about 20-25 pitches Thursday in his first bullpen since straining his right shoulder in late August. “It’s really special, there’s no doubt about it,” Bader said. He greeted local Little Leaguers at Citi Field on Monday, joined friends in the stands during batting practice Tuesday and high-fived his parents and uncle Joseph in the front row after hitting a solo homer Wednesday.
He got by on stuff and he got by on guts.”īader, born in Bronxville just north of New York City, had a cheering section throughout the series. Gave us everything he had,” Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said. Louis since his July 30 trade from Washington. The 37-year-old lefty struck out seven and walked none, boosting his record to 3-1 in nine outings for St. Lester (6-6) allowed three runs - two earned - and six hits in six innings. “We might still be playing if he doesn’t make that catch,” Bader said. Nootbaar, moments after entering on defense in a double switch, got pumped up when he robbed Alonso of a three-run homer to keep it 8-4 in the seventh. READ MORE: Yanks Sweep Texas, Pass Blue Jays, Roll Into Fenway Showdown The speedy Bader sprinted to the wall near the 408-foot sign and left his feet to snag Javier Báez’s long drive with two on to end the fifth. New York had a couple of chances to get back in it, but Bader and substitute right fielder Lars Nootbaar came through with clutch catches. Running on an 0-2 pitch, Sosa scored all the way from first base when Bader blooped a two-run single to center. Tyler O’Neill laced a two-run double in a five-run first inning against rookie Tylor Megill (3-5), who was coming off an outstanding start against the Yankees. “We’ve got to get real hot,” said Jeff McNeil, who was a home run short of the cycle. Pete Alonso and Kevin Pillar homered for the fading Mets, who appear finished in the pennant race with 15 games to go. “Looking forward to seeing where it ends up.” “We’re going to have a lot of fun down the stretch,” Bader said. The Cardinals began the day one game ahead of San Diego, which started later in San Francisco. Louis, which jumped into playoff position Tuesday night for the first time since May 30, has won seven of eight to move 1 1/2 games ahead of the Reds for the second NL wild card following Cincinnati’s 5-4 loss at last-place Pittsburgh. Edmundo Sosa also went deep and Goldschmidt had three hits for the Cardinals, who totaled 25 runs in a three-game sweep. Louis’ four homers, and the Cardinals flashed some fantastic outfield defense in beating the New York Mets 11-4 on Wednesday for their fifth straight victory.īader homered, drove in three runs and made a timely grab at the center-field fence in his New York homecoming to help Jon Lester improve to 9-1 against the Mets. Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado each hit one of St. “New York-style bagels, New York-style pizza, is just good for the soul.” READ MORE: Boston Wins 7th In A Row Over Metsīader and the streaking Cardinals are starting to taste another trip to the postseason. “New York-style pizza is delicious,” he said. NEW YORK (AP) - After a big night back home, Harrison Bader was munching happily on his postgame meal when it was time to field a few questions.