Morning Briefing: Nationals Go Up Two Games, Yanks Win Opener

Good morning, Mets fans!

In the second game of the NLCS, the Nationals defeated the Cardinals by a score of 3-1 to take a 2-0 lead. Max Scherzer collected the win, lasting seven innings, giving up just one hit and two walks, while striking out 11.

Adam Eaton supplied two of the teams three runs, hitting a two-run double in the eighth inning.

In the first game of the ALCS, the Yankees took a 1-0 lead in the series by winning 7-0 against the Astros. Gleyber Torres drove in five of the seven runs, while Giancarlo Stanton and Gio Urshela both hit solo homers.

Masahiro Tanaka was sparkling in his start, lasting six innings, giving up just one hit and one walk and collecting four strikeouts.

Today, the Yankees face off against the Astros in the second game of the ALCS. The game will be on at 8:08 EST and can be seen on Fox Sports.

Latest Mets News

In the teams search for a new manager, the Mets plan to interview Joe Girardi, Carlos Beltran, and Mike Bell.

With the Phillies firing 2019 manager Gabe Kapler, Joel Sherman of the New York Post shared how the Mets cannot let ex-Yankees manager Joe Girardi fall into the hands of the Phillies.

As the starting shortstop in the Arizona Fall League all-star game, Andres Gimenez went hitless in three at-bats.

Latest MLB News

The Yankees took a 1-0 lead in the ALCS over the Astros while the Nationals took a 2-0 lead in the NLCS over the Cardinals.

An Angels employee shared with the DEA information about the use of opioids by ex-Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

After an 11-year career that included a 2011 World Series MVP-winning season, David Freese has announced his retirement.

The Dominican Republic will host Spring Training games in 2020 and Regular Season games in 2021.

Latest NL East News

While many in the Phillies front office did not want to fire Gabe Kapler, team CEO John Middleton had the final call, overruling their thoughts to fire the ex-manager.

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Kyle Newman gave his opinion on the Mets search for a new manager and bench coach, stating that hiring Carlos Beltran to be the bench coach would be a mistake.