By Matt Mancuso
Good morning Mets fans!
Today, the Yankees and Astros will have first dibs at clinching their ALDS series as they’ll take on the Twins and the Rays tonight. Zack Greinke (18-5, 2.93 ERA) will start for Houston against Charlie Morton (16-6, 3.05 ERA) of the Rays, while the Yankees’ Luis Severino (1-1, 1.50 ERA) will face the Twins’ Jake Odorizzi (15-7, 3.51 ERA).
In what could be his final start as a Cardinal, Adam Wainwright delivered a three-hit shutout, punching out eight Braves on Sunday. The 38-year-old right-hander has pitched his entire 14-year career with St.Louis, emerging as a franchise icon. Even though Wainwright was vintage-Waino last night, the backend of the Cardinals bullpen couldn’t hold a 1-0 lead and lost 3-1. The Braves now lead the series 2-1.
Meanwhile, the Nationals’ league worst bullpen imploded against the Dodgers. After Anibal Sanchez put up five solid innings, the duo of Patrick Corbin and Wander Suero allowed seven runs to score. The Nationals lost 10-4, and now trail the series 2-1.
Latest Mets News
Nathalie Alonso of MLB.com wrote about Carlos Beltran‘s interest in the Mets’ managerial job.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com previewed the Mets’ upcoming offseason.
Latest MLB News
Bob Nightengale of The USA Today heard that Joe Maddon prefers to be hired for the Angels or the Padres’ managerial opening.
Jeff Passan of ESPN analyzed Gerrit Cole‘s record-breaking start.
Latest in the NL East
The Nationals announced that Max Scherzer will start Game 4 of the NLDS tonight.
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Rob Piersall answered the MMO mailbag.
Piersall also opined that bringing back Zack Wheeler should be at the top of Brodie Van Wagenen’s offseason shopping list.
Jack Ramsey wondered if Dusty Baker would make a solid skipper for the Mets.
On this Date in Mets History
1973: Jon Matlack spun a two-hit shutout of the Reds in Game 2 of the 1973 NLCS.
2006: Back by a steady offensive attack, the 2006 Mets completed their NLDS sweep of the Dodgers.
Let’s Go Mets!
