Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Morning Briefing: Mets’ Magical Ride Comes to an End in NLCS

Good morning, Mets fans. After being handed an early 1-0 lead, Sean Manaea gave up a two-run double and a two-run homer to Tommy Edman, and the Mets left a small village on base as their season came to an end with a 10-5 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers in Game 6 of the NLCS. Edman, who went 11-for-26 and drove in 11 runs in the six games, was named Series MVP. Mark Vientos clubbed a two-run...

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Breaking Down the NLCS Game 4 Pitching Matchup

After getting shut out for the second time in three games, the Mets are in must-win mode tonight. Luis Severino kept the team in the game, allowing two unearned runs in 4 2/3 innings, but Reed Garrett and Tylor Megill surrendered three homers to put the game out of reach. The Mets will send left-hander Jose Quintana to the mound as they look to even up the series, while the Dodgers will counter...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Head Back to New York Tied in NLCS

Good morning, Mets fans! Francisco Lindor smacked a leadoff homer, and Mark Vientos punctuated a five-run second inning with a grand slam as the Mets evened the NLCS at one with a 7-3 victory over the Dodgers. After the game, Vientos said he took it personally when Lindor was intentionally walked right before the grand slam. Vientos is the youngest player ever to hit a grand slam in League...

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Morning Briefing: Dodgers Stifle Mets in NLCS Opener, Toss Third Straight Shutout

Good morning, Mets fans! Kodai Senga issued four walks and only recorded four outs, and the Mets’ offense couldn’t get anything going against Jack Flaherty as they dropped Game 1 of the NLCS, 9-0. For the Dodgers, it was their third straight shutout and they’ve now tied a playoff record held by the 1966 Orioles with 33 straight scoreless innings. After the game, Senga said he...

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Vientos Sets Franchise Record for Hits in Division Series

On March 25, the Mets optioned Mark Vientos to Triple-A Syracuse to begin the season after he struggled mightily during spring training. Just over six months later, Vientos set a franchise by collecting nine hits in the NLDS as the Mets stunned the Phillies to advance to the NLCS. Vientos was one of the few Mets who solved Ranger Suárez on Wednesday, working a 2-2 count before roping a double...

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