LEADING OFF: Syndergaard, Cole meet up, Jennings tries again

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, May 17, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, May 17, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

By Associated Press May 22, 2015 2 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the major leagues today:

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FUTURES GAME

Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard (1-1, 3.18 ERA) makes his third major league start opposite budding Pittsburgh ace Gerrit Cole (5-2, 2.40) in a juicy matchup of hard-throwing youngsters with high expectations. “I’ve never spoken to the guy before in my life, but I’ve heard he’s an incredible pitcher and he’s fun to watch,” Syndergaard said. “It will be exciting.”

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