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After dropping game one of the World Series in walk-off fashion, the resilient Diamondbacks managed to secure a commanding 9-1 victory in Game 2 against the Texas Rangers Saturday night. This thanks to seven strong innings pitched by starter Merrill Kelly and an impressive 16-hit performance from their lineup.

Arizona’s win ties this best-of-seven series at one game each, as it now heads to the desert for Games 3-5.

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Before game 1 of the World Series, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred discussed the ongoing investigation into Billy Eppler’s misuse of the injured list and the Mets, emphasizing the importance of preserving the game’s integrity. Eppler had resigned as the general manager on October 5 but was expected to work in the Mets’ front office for the 2024 season. Manfred stated that the investigation will be completed by the end of 2023.

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Ketel Marte singled in a run during game 2 of the World Series and it was one for the history books. Marte’s remarkable postseason hitting streak, spanning 18 games, originates from 2017 and has officially become the lengthiest in MLB history.

On Saturday, Nippon Ham Fighters pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa expressed his plan to explore signing with a major league team this offseason through the posting system. Uwasawa, a 29-year-old right-hander, had a strong 2023 season with a 9-9 record and a 2.96 ERA in 24 games, leading the Pacific League in innings pitched. Throughout his nine-year career, all with the Fighters, he’s achieved a 70-62 record with a 3.19 ERA in 173 games.

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Chris Bello graded Mets’ reliever Brooks Raley via a report card for the 2023 season.

Jack Markowski analyzes the upcoming NPB pitchers from Japan who are looking to make the jump to the major leagues next season.

On This Date In Mets History

1969: On this date 43 years ago, Tom Seaver learned he had won the Cy Young Award with 23 of 24 first-place votes, becoming the first New York Met to receive this prestigious accolade. Seaver’s exceptional season included 25 wins, a record-setting quarter of the Miracle Mets’ 100 regular season victories, and he came within a hair’s breadth of leading the league in ERA, narrowly trailing Juan Marichal by a tenth of a run.

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