Sep 23, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) hits a three run home run and the 700th of his career against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Good morning, Mets fans!
The Machine, Albert Pujols, hit his 699th and 700th career home runs Friday against the Dodgers. Not only did he achieve the incredible feat by hitting two home runs in one night, but he did it in Los Angeles, a city which he called home for a decade.
He became the fourth player all time to reach the 700 home run plateau, joining Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, and Babe Ruth.
To make matters even sweeter for Mets fans, Mets radio broadcaster Wayne Randazzo was on the call for Apple TV for both home runs. That means that his voice will live in infamy over the legendary moment forever.
The Mets also had a great day Friday. The Braves lost to the Phillies, and the Mets beat the Athletics 9-2. This pushed the Mets lead in the division to 2.5 games, and their magic number to clinch the NL East shrunk to 9. Chris Bello wrote a further recap of the victory.
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Barry M. Bloom of Sportico wrote that Barry Bonds wants Aaron Judge to break his record, then sign with the Giants.
Marcus Stroman announced that he will be releasing a book to inspire young kids to become baseball players.
Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic reported that while the Orioles are likely not being sold any time soon, they added Goldman Sachs to the board.
Dan Hayes of The Athletic reported that Byron Buxton is having season-ending arthroscopic knee surgery.
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Christian De Block wrote on the Mets extending their NL East lead.
Michael Mayer wrote that Mark Vientos and Darin Ruf need to get their bats going in the series against the Athletics, in which they will face three lefties.
Christian De Block wrote a series preview of the Mets series in Oakland.
Nick Rucco wrote the daily Mets Minors Recap, highlighted by Joey Lucchesi tossing another relief outing.
Scott Engel did an interview with rookie Met Brett Baty.
On This Date in Mets History
Birthdays: Drew Smith (29)
1969: The Miracle Mets clinched the National League Eastern division title with a win. The Mets that year were 9.5 games out of the division six weeks earlier, and they managed to clinch the division with over a six game lead. The club would go on to win the World Series that season, the first in franchise history.
2020: It was announced that if the sale of the Mets to Steve Cohen goes through, that he would bring former general manager of the club Sandy Alderson back for the ride.
