Good morning, Mets fans!
The World Series kicked off on Friday night, and if Game 1 was any indication of what’s to come, we have quite the series in store.
Both teams traded punches early, but the Diamondbacks got the better of Nathan Eovaldi and brought a 5-3 lead into the ninth inning. Corey Seager then provided a massive World Series moment with the Rangers down to their final two outs, launching a two-run moonshot off of Paul Sewald to tie the game. The game subsequently headed to extra innings, played without the ghost runner on second base, and it was Adolis García who ended it with a walk-off opposite field homer in the bottom of the 11th to give the Rangers a 1-0 series lead.
Game 2 of the series will take place Saturday night at 8:03 p.m. ET on FOX. Merrill Kelly (2-1, 2.65 ERA) and Jordan Montgomery (3-0, 2.16 ERA) are the pitchers in what should be another exciting matchup.
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Latest MLB News
A report on Friday suggested that local taxpayers would have to pay an estimated $4 billion to $6 billion for a new Royals stadium, up from original estimate of $1 billion. The Royals released a statement after this, calling the report “erroneous, misleading, and inconsistent.”
Per Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com, the Guardians received permission from the Brewers to speak to Craig Counsell about their open manager position.
According to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score, the Cubs are expected to be involved in the trade sweepstakes for Juan Soto.
Rob Manfred said that a vote on the Oakland A’s relocation to Las Vegas is expected to take place at November owners meetings.
Former Met Vinny Nittoli agreed to a deal with the Athletics on Friday, with an invite to spring training. Nittoli was recently non-tendered by the Mets after pitching just 3 2/3 innings with the team this season.
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Brian Wright takes a look back on Game 7 of the 1986 World Series, which the Mets won 37 years ago Friday.
The MMO News Desk recaps comments made by Tommy Pham, including that the Mets are more talented than the National League champion Diamondbacks.
Sean Kenny breaks down all of the former Mets on the teams playing in the World Series.
On This Date in Mets History
1961: Robert Wagner, the mayor of New York City, and National League president Warren Giles joined Mets’ front office members to officially break ground on the site of what would become Shea Stadium in Flushing Meadows Park.
2002: The Mets agreed to a four-year deal with Art Howe to become the team’s new manager. Howe lasted just two years and compiled a 137-186 record.
Birthdays: Josh Thole (37), Braden Looper (39), Tim Bogar (57), Lenny Harris (59), Gary Rajsich (69)
