Paul Blackburn began the Mets homestand with a dud, but Sunday reverted to the pitcher that had breezed in his first two starts after arriving from Oakland on the trade deadline.
The suitable-hander allowed one earned run over six innings against the Marlins, but got stuck with a no-decision within the Mets’ 3-2 loss at Citi Field.
Over 92 pitches, Blackburn allowed 4 hits and one walk with 4 strikeouts.
In three of his 4 starts with the club, Blackburn has pitched six innings and allowed one earned run.
The aberration was his start against the A’s on Tuesday, when he got knocked out after surrendering six earned runs over 4 innings.
Blackburn said he relied on Luis Torrens — who had never caught him — to set the course. That meant counting on his curveball.
“The curveball within the bullpen is something I had feel for after which the primary couple of innings I did as well,” Blackburn said. “After which we sort of just kept it moving.”
Starling Marte went 1-for-3 with a single because the starter in right field in his return from the injured list.
Marte had last played for the team on June 22 before happening the injured list with a bone bruise in his right knee.
In what might be a sign of manager Carlos Mendoza’s plans for utilizing his personnel — especially with Marte’s defense problematic earlier within the season — Marte was removed before the beginning of the seventh inning, when Tyrone Taylor shifted from center field to right and Harrison Bader entered the sport.
“There are not any restrictions for me,” Marte said. “Everybody knows how aggressive on the bases I will be and I’ll proceed to do this. Once I get a probability to do it I’ll.”
The Mets even have Jesse Winker, who arrived on the trade deadline, as a part of the outfield mix.
“I feel good because everybody has been successful since I even have been out,” Marte said. “Everybody is getting a probability to play.”
Ben Gamel was designated for project to create roster space for Marte.
Dedniel Nunez is scheduled to pitch Tuesday in his first minor league rehab game since he was placed on the injured list last month with a right pronator strain.
Paul Blackburn began the Mets homestand with a dud, but Sunday reverted to the pitcher that had breezed in his first two starts after arriving from Oakland on the trade deadline.
The suitable-hander allowed one earned run over six innings against the Marlins, but got stuck with a no-decision within the Mets’ 3-2 loss at Citi Field.
Over 92 pitches, Blackburn allowed 4 hits and one walk with 4 strikeouts.
In three of his 4 starts with the club, Blackburn has pitched six innings and allowed one earned run.
The aberration was his start against the A’s on Tuesday, when he got knocked out after surrendering six earned runs over 4 innings.
Blackburn said he relied on Luis Torrens — who had never caught him — to set the course. That meant counting on his curveball.
“The curveball within the bullpen is something I had feel for after which the primary couple of innings I did as well,” Blackburn said. “After which we sort of just kept it moving.”
Starling Marte went 1-for-3 with a single because the starter in right field in his return from the injured list.
Marte had last played for the team on June 22 before happening the injured list with a bone bruise in his right knee.
In what might be a sign of manager Carlos Mendoza’s plans for utilizing his personnel — especially with Marte’s defense problematic earlier within the season — Marte was removed before the beginning of the seventh inning, when Tyrone Taylor shifted from center field to right and Harrison Bader entered the sport.
“There are not any restrictions for me,” Marte said. “Everybody knows how aggressive on the bases I will be and I’ll proceed to do this. Once I get a probability to do it I’ll.”
The Mets even have Jesse Winker, who arrived on the trade deadline, as a part of the outfield mix.
“I feel good because everybody has been successful since I even have been out,” Marte said. “Everybody is getting a probability to play.”
Ben Gamel was designated for project to create roster space for Marte.
Dedniel Nunez is scheduled to pitch Tuesday in his first minor league rehab game since he was placed on the injured list last month with a right pronator strain.
