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B-Mets Game Notes: Game #55- B-Mets (27-27) vs. Reading Fightin Phils (29-25) - 7:05 pm

Published on June 6, 2015 under Eastern League (EL1)
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Binghamton Mets (27-27) vs

Reading Fightin Phils (29-25)

(Double-A Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies)

RHP Robert Gsellman (0-1, 13.50) vs. RHP Reinier Roibal (1-1, 1.80)

Saturday, June 6, 2015 - Game #55 - Home Game #29

NYSEG Stadium - Binghamton, NY - 7:05 PM

LAST GAME: The B-Mets walked-off for the fifth time this season, beating Reading, 8-7, Friday night at NYSEG Stadium. Michael Conforto delivered the game winning hit, a two run double to left, to give Binghamton their third win when trailing after eight innings. For Conforto it was the capper to a three RBI night, while Gavin Cecchini had four hits and Brock Peterson launched a grand slam in his first game as a B-Met. The win helped Binghamton avoid their second four game losing streak of the season.

BINGHAMTON STARTER: RHP Robert Gsellman is making his second start with Binghamton, and his NYSEG Stadium debut. In his Eastern League debut, Gsellman was touched up for six runs and eight hits over four innings pitched at Akron. The righty struck out six, in his first loss of the year. Previously, Gsellman began the season with a perfect 6-0 record and a 1.76 ERA with St. Lucie (High-A). He was drafted by New York in the 13th round of the 2011 draft.

READING STARTER: RHP Reinier Roibal makes the spot start for Reading, his second of the season. In his career, the righty has made 98 appearances and 44 starts. He has been a reliever since the start of the 2012 season. Roibal picked up a win in his last decision, tossing two shutout frames against Erie four days ago. His lone start came against Portland, when he allowed an earned run in four innings. This will be Roibal's fourth consecutive appearance on the road.

SHARPSHOOTER: Gavin Cecchini is hitting .420 over his last 17 games (since May 19). He has recorded multiple hits in seven of his last eight games (19-for-33), including four Friday night. It was his first four hit game since August 17, 2013, 188 games prior.

AINT LIFE GRAND: Binghamton has hit three grand slams in their last 49 games. They hit three grand slams in their previous 277 games combined.

STARTING ROTATION: The B-Mets starting rotation is 1-8 in their last 17 starts with a 5.40 ERA during that time. Overall, Binghamton's rotation has a 14-17 record this year.

CLOSE CALLS: The B-Mets last five games have all been decided by two runs or less. Binghamton has now played in 22 one-run games, going 14-8. Their 14 one-run wins are four than any other team in the EL.

PITCH-HITTING: Binghamton pitchers are 5-for-29 (.172) at the plate this year. Robert Gsellman went 2-for-2 in his first Binghamton start. Reading pitchers are 6-for-29 (.207) this season. Binghamton is 6-8 vs. NL affiliates this year.

VS. READING: Binghamton is 10-3 against Reading over the past three seasons. The B-Mets have now won five straight home games against the Fightin Phils. This is Reading's only visit to Binghamton this season.

PINCH-HITTERS: B-Met pinch-hitters are 4-for-19 this season with six strikeouts, an RBI, and one extra-base hit.

MOMENTUM: The B-Mets are 2-2 this year following a walk-off win.

ERRORS: The B-Mets have committed an error in each of their past four games (five total), regaining the lead in the EL with 63 total team errors this year. Binghamton didn't commit their 63rd error last year until July 11th, their 93rd game.

RUNNING IN PLACE: Binghamton is 5-for-12 in stolen base attempts over their last 18 games.

NEXT GAME PREVIEW: The B-Mets wrap up their homestand with their series finale with Reading Sunday afternoon at 1:05 PM. RHP Seth Lugo gets the ball for Binghamton against LHP Tom Windle.

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