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MMN Recap: Francisco Alvarez Homers, Brandon Nimmo Resumes Rehab

By Daniel Muras

June 21, 2021 No comments

Francisco Alvarez, Photo by Dan Fritz

AAA: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (28-11) 4, Syracuse Mets (11-30) 3  Box Score

The Mets’ offense opened up the game with three runs in the first inning, but could only produce one hit for the remainder of the game. Conforto continued his rehab, playing a full nine innings in right field and picking up a first inning double. Nimmo restarted his rehab, playing in his first game since May 13. He played four innings in center field before being pulled for a pinch hitter. Jeff McNeil was not in the lineup as he is scheduled to return to the major league team on Monday.

  • RHP Jesus Reyes (0-5, 6.75 ERA) 5.1 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
  • RHP Nick Tropeano (1-0, 2.53 ERA) 1.0 IP, BB, 2 K
  • RHP Trey Cobb (L, 0-2, 7.97 ERA) 0.1 IP, H, ER

Reyes has struggled mightily in the Syracuse rotation this season, but was on track to have his best start of the season through the first half of the game. After pitching five scoreless innings, however, he allowed three runs in the sixth inning. Tropeano made his first appearance in the Mets organization since being claimed off waivers last week. Cobb gave up a walk-off home run in the ninth inning.

AA: Binghamton Rumble Ponies (12-28) 7, Portland Sea Dogs (24-17) 2  Box Score

The Rumble Ponies took Sunday’s game on the strength of three home runs. Cortes continued his very hot June with his home run to lead off the first inning. For the month of June he is hitting .333/.392/.652. Vientos has not been able to reach base consistently for much of this season, but his much-vaunted power has truly begun to emerge. Seven of his eleven hits in June have gone for extra bases and he is hitting .250/.327/.591 for the month. Senger has made the most of his early promotion to Binghamton and has tied his previous career high in home runs with four now this season.

Rennie had his best start of the season as he gave up just a single run over a season-high six innings. The bullpen consisted solely of newcomers to the Mets organization. Hackimer was drafted by the Mets in 2015, but did not sign, yet found his way back to the organization last week after being released by the Twins. Grey was also making his first appearance in the organization after signing out of an independent league.

A+: Brooklyn Cyclones (13-26) 13, Wilmington Blue Rocks (21-19) 1  Box Score

It was an offensive explosion for the Cyclones on Sunday, as every player in the starting lineup reached base at least once, seven had multiple hits, and five balls left the ballpark (including two by Luke Ritter). Ritter has doubled his number of career home runs (4 vs. 8) in just under half the number of games (68 vs. 33).

Alvarez continued his monster June with two more extra base hits and is now hitting .300/.417/.617 for the month while being four full years younger than the average player at the level. Baty leads the league in on-base percentage and is sixth in OPS.

Lasko continued his impressive 2021 season with six strong innings on Sunday. His WHIP for the season, coming into the day just a shade over 0.80, actually went up a bit in the effort. O’Neil was making his first appearance of the season. Orze has struck out 21 batters in 17 innings while only walking four.

A: St. Lucie Mets (23-19) 6, Jupiter Hammerheads (21-21) 4  Box Score

The Mets pushed across six run on ten hits in Sunday’s game with the big blow coming on McIlwain’s three run home run in the third inning. It took Ramirez a few games to get going, but he has performed exceptionally well for someone who is 3.4 years younger than the average player in the league. He has had a hit in nine of his last 10 games and is hitting .304 over that stretch. Dyer, who also hit two home runs on Saturday, is hitting below the Mendoza line this season, but a .295 ISO and a 16% walk rate is keeping his OPS at a very respectable .838.

Ginn made his fourth start of the season as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. He threw a season-high five innings and 65 pitches, but did give up three runs after giving up just one in his three prior starts. According to Steve Sypa, Ginn was sitting 91 MPH with his fastball and topped out at 93.6 MPH, a drop from where he was before the surgery but not significantly lower than prior starts this year. Montas has struck out 11 batters and walked only one in 11.2 innings of work this season.

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Written by Daniel Muras

I fell in love with the Mets during the 2006 playoff run and became obsessed with the Mets minor league system while looking for a brighter future during the 2009-2014 era. I hope to provide interesting analysis of the minors and am excited to have the opportunity to write for MMO and MMN.

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