LINK…..Mets pounded out 17 singles for the win. Willie Mays (SFG) had 2 singles. SFG 9 hits (with only one double) Two pitchers used for each side. Time of Game — 2:51. The other team in NY lost 4-2 against the KC Athletics. (Mantle hit #475 HR of his career. Exactly one year later (5/14/1967 he hit #500 off Stu Miller)
FWIW—The record for a team with the most hits with no XBH- 23 White Sox over CLE 13-1 (April 28,1901) Second - 22 singles by LAD June 3,1988 (13-5 over CINN) Steve Sax and Mickey Hatcher had five hits apiece.
Big Sheet LINK
ALGOREUM 5/8 (Three of top 4 connected Fail: ARENADO) Today:(all games) —17 to look at
INJURIES: Kris Bryant (back) took light batting practice Friday, …Wendle was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Friday, retroactive to May 12, …Kershaw (pelvis) underwent an MRI on Friday which revealed no structural damage, …Yandy Diaz day to day (illness)….Acuna (groin) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres, …ALTUVE day to day (Undisclosed)….Springer's ankle sprain that forced him to exit Friday's game against the Rays is considered mild, …Austin Hays (hand) isn't starting Friday against Detroit, …Verdugo's X-rays on his bruised right foot were negative Friday, ….Rich Hill (illness) has rejoined the Red Sox and will start Saturday against the Rangers, …..Giolito was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday…..Bundy (illness) won't start Saturday against the Guardians,….David Price (COVID-19) is expected to return early next week but won't be built up for more than two innings, …Devin Smeltzer (MINN starter today) will be making his first MLB start since Aug. 7, 2020, after he was sidelined for the majority of the 2021 campaign with an elbow injury.
Weather: Possible (but unlikely) late rain in several parks. Favorable conditions @ Target Field LINK
Interesting (at least to me): Just like when you get lucky at BTS LINK and when you lose a big streak LINK
Pick to sigh by: Cron at Coors.
Peace love and I still remember those loge seats behind home plate.
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