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New York Mets: Takeaways From 11-Game Road Trip

By Kenneth Teape

May 7, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) is congratulated by first baseman Lucas Duda (21) after driving in third baseman David Wright (right) with a two run home run during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
May 7, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) is congratulated by first baseman Lucas Duda (21) after driving in third baseman David Wright (right) with a two run home run during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 7, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) is congratulated by catcher Kevin Plawecki (26) after hitting a two run home run during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

Pitcher’s Power Display

The Mets lineup has been a source power this season, as they have relied heavily on the long ball. Heading into Sunday’s games, the Mets were third in the major leagues in home runs with 52, trailing only the St. Louis Cardinals with 53 and Baltimore Orioles with 54.

The Mets are led by Yoenis Cespedes with 12 and Neil Walker with 10, as they already have five players with at least five home runs on the season. But, the three most memorable ones came during this road trip, and none were by position players.

After dropping the first two games of the series against the Padres, Bartolo Colon took the mound to stop the bleeding. Not only did he pitch well enough to get the win, he helped his own cause by launching his first career home run into left field.

Colon became the oldest player in major league history at 42 years of age to hit their first home run, as he continues to be a must watch player whenever he takes the field.

Not to be outdone, Noah Syndergaard also helped his own cause when he took the mound against the Dodgers. Not only did he also go deep, he did it twice in the same game.

He provided all of the production for the Mets that night. He not only knocked in all four of their runs, he threw eight strong innings to get them the victory.

Next: Catcher Gaining Confidence

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