Don McLean sings in the first verse of “American Pie,” “And I knew if I had my chance/That I could make those people dance/And maybe they’d be happy for awhile.” The 1971 folk rock hit is Pete Alonso’s new walk-up song and he has been making Mets fans happy in the playoffs. He stayed hot after his signature career moment in Milwaukee, adding two home runs in...
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The magical run for the New York Mets continues after a 4-1 victory over the Phillies Wednesday night, clinching a spot in the National League Championship Series. While the biggest moment came from Francisco Lindor’s electric grand slam, Jose Quintana’s performance cannot go unnoticed. Quintana’s gutsy outing kept the Phillies lineup off-balance and the Mets in the game...
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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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When the darkest hour approaches, when the sky seems to be falling when you’ve been backed so far into a corner that you can’t even see the direction from which you came, those who believe will emerge into the spotlight. It’s safe to say that Francisco Lindor is a certified believer. The 30-year-old shortstop continued his reign of terror on his opponents this postseason on Wednesday night,...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Your New York Mets are moving on to the NLCS! Last night, with the chance to get the series clinching win in Game 4, the Mets were finally able to christen the home team locker room of Citi Field with its first champagne bath. In a miracle season, which saw them start 11 games under .500, the Mets will now face the winner of the Padres and Dodgers series for a spot in...
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What a sight! For the first time, the New York Mets popped bottles at Citi Field! With the 4-1 win over the division rival Phillies, the Mets move on to the National League Championship Series for the ninth time in franchise history! It was a spectacularly improbable run for a team that was 11 games below .500 at the end of May. Local sports talkers (and MMO commenters) were starting to stir...
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