Mets sneak by Royals

Bortolo Colon took the mound to kick off the first game of a two game series against the Kansas City Royals and just four pitches in to Whit Merrifield, he was forced to leave after trying to catch Merrifield’s hit off his 97 MPH fastball.  It ended up bouncing off his glove and ricocheting  off his throwing (right) hand.  Enter reliever Hansel Robles.

“The first thought that popped into my head was, ‘God, please don’t let this be a broken thumb,'” Colon said. “I had never been hit there before.”

X-rays proved negative and Robles stood tall for three and one half innings, giving up only one run.  He would give way to four other relievers in the 2-1 victory.

The Mets and Royals meet in the rubber game today at noon.  Noah Snydergaard get the start for the Mets going up against the Royal’s Danny Duffy.  Tickets are still available so be sure to get out and support your New York Mets today!!

Don’t forget to get your All Star Votes in!

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