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The Mets were defeated 5-2 by the Rockies in yet another lifeless performance that is becoming all too common. Tylor Megill struggled through over four innings and the offense remained uncompetitive against southpaws, or against pitching in general. They have scored just four runs in their last 38 innings and have now lost ten of their last thirteen.

The Mets did manage to tie the game twice when the Rockies took a one-run lead, but the difference became the Mets scoring on outs and never finding the big hit. The Rockies, however, did not have that problem. 

First it was Elias Díaz who bookended Megill’s day. He opened the scoring in the first with a RBI single and then ended the righty’s day with another RBI hit with two-outs in the fifth. Megill badly needed to get that out but couldn’t manage it on a day when he was in trouble throughout the entire outing.

Megill’s final line for the day was 4.2 innings, six hits, three walks, three runs, and four strikeouts which is unacceptable when the plan is to have Joey Lucchesi pitch on three days rest for the finale of the series.

Panda Express adds a new premium entree to the menu with the introduction of new Sizzling Shrimp.

The brand’s new Sizzling Shrimp features succulent shrimp and baby broccoli wok-tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce.

As with all Panda Express entrees, Sizzling Shrimp can be enjoyed a la carte for a suggested starting price of $6.65.

In addition, Panda Express is also introducing a new Plate Bundle as a new value option that’s meant to feed up to two people.

As part of the Plate Bundle, you can get one side, two entrees including the Sizzling Shrimp, an appetizer, and a medium fountain drink for $15.25 (may vary).

For the first time in the series, Akira Schmid looked human when he surrendered five goals in a 5-2 Game 6 loss against the New York Rangers. However, the New Jersey Devils goaltender was tremendous when his team needed him the most in Game 7 as the Devils defeated the Rangers, 4-0.

Schmid stopped all 31 shots that he faced and recorded just his second career shutout. When the dust settled in the series, Schmid recorded an impressive 1.72 goals-against-average after replacing Vitek Vanecek in Game 3.

With Monday’s victory, the Devils won their first playoff series since defeating — you guessed it — the Rangers in Game 7 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Final. It also marked New Jersey’s sixth win in their last eight Game 7s, including winning four of their last five.

Following their triumph over the Rangers, the Devils will face their Metropolitan Division rivals in the Carolina Hurricanes.