Good morning, Mets fans!
The official “semi-final” round of the MLB playoffs began Friday, as the Astros hosted the Red Sox in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. Both starting pitchers, Chris Sale and Framber Valdez, only lasted 2.2 IP. The Red Sox held a 3-1 lead until the sixth inning, as Jose Altuve hit a two-run homer.
The blast sent Minute Maid Park into a frenzy, as the game was now tied at three. The next inning, Carlos Correa hit a no-doubter to give the Astros a 4-3 lead. Kiké Hernández had the game of his life, going 4-for-5 with two home runs and two RBI. However, that effort wasn’t enough for the Red Sox, as the Astros held on for a 5-4 victory. Following the thrilling game one, the two clubs will meet Saturday at 4:20 PM ET, as Nathan Eovaldi takes the ball for the Red Sox, and Luis Garcia will do the pitching for the Astros.
The National League Championship Series begins Saturday, as the Dodgers head to Atlanta for the first of seven in a rematch of the 2020 NLCS. While the Dodgers had the better record, them being the Wild Card winner prevents them from having home field advantage in the series. Max Muncy‘s NLCS status is unknown, as the team ponder whether to include him on the roster. The Dodgers have yet to announce a starter for Game 1, as Max Fried will get the ball for the Braves. Game one starts at 8:08 PM ET.
Latest Mets News
David Stearns, reported potential Mets front office candidate, had this to say when asked if he will go to another team: “I’m happy here; my family is happy here. And we’ve got work to do here.”
Latest MLB News
Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic wrote how Cody Bellinger put a disappointing season behind him, allowing him to get the hit that propelled the Dodgers to the NLCS.
Joe Lemire of the New York Times explained why the Red Sox are singing “Dancing on My Own,” and how former Met Kevin Plawecki is behind it all.
Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times details how Mookie Betts‘ presence provides a massive push for the Dodgers.
Matt Barnes and Austin Davis have been left off the Red Sox ALCS roster, and have been replaced by Darwinzon Hernandez and Hirokazu Sawamura.
Lance McCullers Jr. will has been left of the Astros ALCS roster due to an injury, and Garrett Stubbs has also been left off. Jake Odorizzi and Blake Taylor will replace them.
The Cubs have hired former Indians assistant general manager Carter Hawkins to be their general manager.
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Episode five of the “Get Metsmerized” podcast was released, as Sal Manzo and Michael Mayer break down the Mets front office search, and more!
Thomas Hall details what Jeff McNeil‘s future could look like, including being a potential super utility player.
Brett Baty tallied two more hits and a walk in the Arizona Fall League, as he is now 7 for 9 to start the season.
On This Date in Mets History
Birthdays: Kevin McReynolds (62)
1969: Mets win their first World Series. The team won its first World Series only seven years after its introduction to the league. Mets star pitcher Jerry Koosman closed out game 5 by getting a flyout from Davey Johnson to left field, as Cleon Jones secured it for the Mets first World Series.
2000: Mike Hampton tosses a complete game gem to secure the National League pennant. Taking home a 7-0 win in game five at Shea, the Mets had set up a date with the Yankees for a Subway Series World Series.
2018: The Mets announce the new Triple-A team will be the Syracuse Mets, previously known as the Syracuse Chiefs.
Let’s go Mets!
