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Game 1

The first game of the championship series was tightly contested. It was a pitcher’s duel between 2022 Mets starter Max Scherzer and the 1988 team’s David Cone. When it was all said and done, it was the 1988 Mets who were able to hold onto a 3-2 lead and a Game 1 victory.

Kevin McReynolds had the big blow, and what ended up being the game-winning, two-run home run in the sixth inning.

Game 2

In another low scoring game, the 1988 team’s starting pitching once again shined. Dwight Gooden went 7 2/3 innings striking out seven and only allowed one run. Offensively, it was once again McReynolds for the 1988 team, who slugged two more home runs en route to the 4-1 Game 2 victory. All of the runs the 1988 Mets scored were via the long ball.

Game 3

The great pitching by the 1988 team continued in Game 3 as they shutout the 2022 Mets, 8-0. Bob Ojeda posted a complete game, allowing only four hits to go along with seven strikeouts. It took him 105 pitches to get it done.

Offensively, the 1988 team was led by a huge six-run fifth inning. Chris Bassitt and Seth Lugo combined to allow all six of those runs. Offensively, McReynolds once again had a huge game posting three RBIs while Gary Carter had three as well.

Game 4

The 1988 team finished off the sweep in Game 4 defeating the 2022 team in a tightly-contested 4-3 game. It took 11 innings, but a Wally Backman ground out was the deciding run as Randy Myers shut the door in the bottom half of the 11th inning at Citi Field.

The 1988 team only needed three pitchers, with Ron Darling doing terrific work over 2 2/3 innings after Sid Fernandez started the game and went 6 1/3 innings. It was a much different story as the 2022 team had to rely on a bullpen game of sorts, as Carlos Carrasco started the game and five relievers followed.

MVP

It was an easy decision as Keith McReynolds was named the most valuable player of the championship series. He hit a series-high four home runs and posted a 1.000 slugging percentage. He was the main driver of a 1988 Mets offense that did just enough to capture the 16-team tournament crown.

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The 2022 Mets, who have now defeated 1999 Mets, 1986 Mets, and most recently, the aforementioned 1998 Mets in the tournament, is piloted by MMO editor and writer James Villani. The 1998 Mets, who fell in seven games, was ran by MMO editor and writer Mojo Hill.

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Game 1

In Game 1, the 2022 Mets won in an onslaught started early by a six-run first inning. The 1998 Mets’ starter, Al Leiter, was shelled, allowing six hits, but only two of the six runs were earned, in the first frame. Max Scherzer got the start for the 2022 Mets and went six innings, allowing only two runs. Offensively, Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha both had three RBIs for the 2022 Mets, in addition to a long ball each.

The final score in the game was 11-4. After jumping out to a 7-0 lead, the 1998 Mets were able to close in, 8-4. But that was the closest they were able to get as the 2022 Mets jumped out to a 1-0 series lead.

Game 2

Game 2 was a pitcher’s duel, as Rick Reed for the 1998 team threw a gem. He only allowed one run across 8 1/3 innings of work. Despite this, it was the 2022 Mets that struck first via a Daniel Vogelbach home run. However, when Edwin Díaz was called upon in 1-0 game for a six-out save, he folded, allowing RBI hits to Brian McRae and Mike Piazza in the eighth inning. In the end, a seven-scoreless inning Jacob deGrom performance was wasted and the 1998 Mets got the Game 2 win, 3-1.

Game 3

The 2022 Mets responded in Game 3 thanks to a huge eighth inning. Entering the eighth frame tied at two, the 2022 Mets reeled off five eighth-inning runs. The explosion was thanks to a Tyler Naquin two-run triple and a Daniel Vogelbach bases-clearing double. Reliever Greg McMichael was shelled, allowing all five of those runs, and despite the 1998 Mets threatening in the ninth inning, Edwin Díaz rebounded and helped the 2022 team to a 7-4 Game 3 victory.

Game 4

In another pitcher’s duel, similar to Game 2, it was the 1998 team who once again was able to tie the series. After Taijuan Walker and Masato Yoshii both only gave up two runs, the deciding tally came in the seventh innings against 2022 Mets reliever Drew Smith. Specifically, it was Edgardo Alfonzo who hit a solo home run in the seventh while Willie Blair and John Franco got the hold and save to end the game propelling the 1998 team to the 3-2 Game 4 victory.

Game 5

Max Scherzer was once again huge for the 2022 Mets, pitching six innings of one-run ball. He gave way to a bullpen combination of Carlos Carrasco, Drew Smith, and Edwin Díaz who all posted scoreless appearances. Offensively, it was Starling Marte (two-run double) and Eduardo Escobar (solo home run) who led the 2022 team to a 3-1 victory.

Game 6

The 1998 Mets needed a victory to force a Game 7, and got exactly that. The 2022 team was forced to use seven pitchers, and the 1998 team was able to take advantage and scatter 15 hits. A two-run fifth was the difference, and the 1998 Mets held on, 4-2, to force a decisive Game 7.

Game 7

Entering the seventh inning, the 1998 Mets held a 3-0 lead and were poised to advance to the Mets Mandess title game. However, the 2022 Mets once again got to reliever Greg McMichael as he allowed five runs in the bottom of the seventh inning propelling the 2022 Mets to a 5-3 victory.

In that seventh inning, Pete Alonso had a huge two-run single, while Francisco Lindor and Daniel Vogelbach also had run-scoring hits. Joely Rodríguez was credited with the win, while Adam Ottavino and Edwin Diaz combined to close things down in the eighth and ninth innings.

Series MVP

It was an unlikely MVP for the Mets, as Eduardo Escobar, who got 26 at-bats in the series, led New York hitters in home runs, average (.385), and OPS (1.121). There were not any specific big-time moments for Escobar, but he was just extremely consistent the whole seven games.

What’s Next

The 2022 Mets are slated to face the 1988 Mets in the Mets Madness title game. That contest will mark the end of the 16-team Mets Madness bracket that MMO and Out of the Park Baseball partnered to run.

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Mets Madness Bracket.

2022 Mets

One of the middle seeds of the 16-team tournament is enduring an improbable run. In Round 1, the 2022 team got by the middle-seeded 1999 team in six games. Led by MVP Jeff McNeil, the most recent team in this tournament, was able to punch their ticket to the second round. To read an in-depth recap of how the Round 1 matchup went, click here. As for Round 2, the 2022 team knocked off the mighty 1986 championship Mets team also in six games. This time, led by MVP Pete Alonso. To read an in-depth recap of how the Round 1 matchup went, click here.

Of course, in reality, it was a disappointing ending to one of the most successful regular seasons in franchise history in 2022. The 2022 Mets posted the second-most wins (101) of any team across the 62-year history of the Mets. However, it all culminated in a Wild Card round loss to the San Diego Padres.

In this tournament, the team has been led by some huge offensive performances as well as starling starting pitching by a trio of Max Scherzer, Jacob deGrom, and Chris Bassitt. The weakest point of the, the bullpen, has been led heavily by Edwin Diaz, Seth Lugo, and Adam Ottavino.

1998 Mets

Meanwhile, the 1998 team, first defeated the 2015 team in a slugfest seven-game series. To read an in-depth recap of how the Round 1 matchup went, click here. Then, in Round 2, the team relied on stout pitching to get past the 1973 team in six games. To read an in-depth recap of how the Round 2 matchup went, click here.

In reality, the 1998 team was a top-heavy squad that ultimately didn’t have quite enough to make a run. The Mets collapsed at the end of the season and placed second in the NL East, one game short of making the playoffs. Their final record was 88-84.

However, so far in this tournament, the team has been led by a pair of pitching and offensive duos. Specially, those are Al Leiter and Masato Yoshii in the starting rotation, and, offensively, it has been all about Mike Piazza and Edgardo Alfonzo.

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2022 Mets

The ninth seed in the 16-team tournament got by the eighth-seeded 1999 team in six games. Led by MVP Jeff McNeil, the most recent team in this tournament, punched their ticket to the second round. To read an in-depth recap of how the Round 1 matchup went, click here.

Of course, in reality, it was a disappointing ending to one of the most successful regular seasons in franchise history in 2022. The 2022 Mets posted the second-most wins (101) of any team across the 62-year history of the Mets. However, it all culminated in a Wild Card round loss to the San Diego Padres.

The 2022 Mets were led by manager Buck Showalter and posted the second-highest batting average in the league. Five key cogs in the lineup posted a season OPS over .800, with the offense mainly being led by Pete Alonso (40 home runs and 131 RBIs), Francisco Lindor (26 home runs and 107 RBIs), and Jeff McNeil (.836 OPS). The offense was the main reason the 2022 Mets were able to get past the 1999 Mets in their aforementioned Round 1 matchup.

On the mound, the Mets owned a team ERA of 3.57 which was seventh-best in the majors. The rotation saw six main contributors, all posting season ERAs below 4.00. Of the best were Max Scherzer (2.29 ERA), Chris Bassitt 3.42 ERA), and Taijuan Walker (3.49 ERA). Not to mention, one of the best seasons in relief pitcher history, Edwin Díaz who posted 118 strikeouts and a 1.31 ERA over 62 innings.

1986 Mets

Meanwhile, the 1986 Mets, No. 1 seeded team in the tournament, rolled by the 1976 Mets in only five games. Outside of a Game 2 blemish, the 1986 team rolled into the second round of the tournament. To read a full in-depth recap, click here.

It is no secret, the 1986 Mets was arguably the best Mets’ team of all time. Not only that, there is a strong argument that they were one of the best World Series-winning teams ever. New York finished that season with the highest-team OPS+ in the National League (106), led by veterans Gary Carter (115 OPS+) and Keith Hernandez (140 OPS+), and rounded out by the youthful Darryl Strawberry (139 OPS+), Lenny Dykstra (129 OPS+), and Kevin Mitchell (124 OPS+).

Behind their great offense was the best rotation in baseball that year. The Mets finished with the best ERA and ERA+ in the majors, with Dwight Gooden (2.84), Ron Darling (2.81), and Bob Ojeda (2.57) all finishing with ERAs under 3. Their bullpen was also a plus in 1986, led by Roger McDowell (3.02) and Jesse Orosco (2.33), who split the closer role that season and both finished with 20-plus saves.

Seeded No. 1 for a reason, the 1986 Mets project to continue to be a force in this tournament.

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Game 1

The two teams traded blowouts in Games 1 and 2. The 2022 team took Game 1 9-1 in a matchup between Jacob deGrom and Kenny Rogers, in large part due to an eight-run third inning, highlighted by Mark Canha‘s grand slam and two doubles in the inning from Brandon Nimmo. DeGrom went six innings and struck out just three, but was followed by Trevor Williams who recorded the three-inning save.

The offense threw up an eight-run third inning, in which the 2022 team never looked back. Canha’s grand slam, a Starling Marte sac fly, and two Nimmo doubles highlighted the massive inning. The two teams would only score one run each the rest of the way, but the third-inning ambush was more than enough to wrap up a game 1 victory for manager James Villani’s squad.

Game 2

The second game was dominated by the 1999 Mets, with the 1999 team winning 11-1. Al Leiter went tossed a complete game, allowing just one run, striking out five, and throwing a grand total of 123 pitches. Max Scherzer was treated rudely by the 1999 squad, allowing seven runs in his four frames.

The 1999 attack was led by homers from Rey Ordóñez and Mike Piazza. John Olerud knocked his second double of the series, but besides the three extra-base hits, the 1999 team paper cut the 2022 team to death: manager Jack Ramsey’s squad racked up 10 singles and four walks, helping result in the 11 runs they put up. With the series now tied at two, games could be expected to settle down, right?

Game 3

Game 3 ended in a narrow 2022 win. The 1999 team took the lead early with a three-run third inning off Chris Bassitt, who would settle in and throw seven innings of three-run ball. John Olerud would deliver the first early blow to Bassitt with a two-run homer in the third, which was proceeded by a Rickey Henderson RBI single.

Bassitt was opposed by Oral Hershiser who threw six three-run innings of his own on 117 pitches. The 2022 team would trail 3-2 for most of the middle innings before disaster struck for the 1999 team. The game was lost by reliever Pat Mahomes, whose two-run homer to Jeff McNeil in the 7th inning ended up being the decisive blow, giving the 2022 team a 4-3 lead. A Brandon Nimmo solo homer in the bottom of the 8th put this one to bed, securing a 5-3 2022 team.

Game 4

The 1999 squad evened up the series the next game with a 7-5 win. The pitching matchup for Game 4 was a heavyweight battle: Bobby Jones and Carlos Carrasco. Both pitchers fared reasonably well: Carrasco went 4 1/3 innings of two-run ball, and Jones 5 innings of three-run ball. The 1999 team opened the scoring in the top of the first with back-to-back homers from Henderson and Robin Venture to start the game, but the offense would quiet down following that.

The 2022 team put up their first run in the home half of the 4th with a Daniel Vogelbach double, and they would take the lead in the 5th thanks to back-to-back solo homers of their own by Marte and Francisco Lindor. Now 3-2, the teams began trading blows in the late innings. The 1999 team took a 4-3 lead from a two-run single by Roger Cedeño.

The wild game hit its peak in the bottom of the eighth, when a James McCann two-out, two-on infield single off Turk Wendell gave the 2022 team a 5-4 lead. Next, enter Edwin Díaz in the 9th.

However, after allowing walks to Rickey Henderson and Mike Piazza, Díaz served up a two-out, two-strike three-run homer to Robin Ventura to give the 1999 team their 7-5 lead, which wound up the final score and tied the series at two. If the 1999 team could hang on, Ventura’s heroics might be enough to net him MVP honors for the series.

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Game 5

The final two games of the series were dominated by the 2022 team. Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Jeff McNeil would all go yard in the fifth game of the series, a game the 2022 team won 10-4. Kenny Rogers was beaten up again, and Jacob deGrom went six scoreless innings. Rogers was followed by Masato Yoshii, who was not much better. The two combined to give up ten earned runs in 3 1/3 innings, while Pat Mahomes and Octavio Dotel allowed no runs in 4 1/3 scoreless relief innings.

The 1999 team scored three of their runs on a two-out homer in the bottom of the ninth by Edgardo Alfonzo, which was far too late. The team’s bats went quiet for too long, and the pitching never had a chance from the jump. For the brunt of the game, 1999 trailed by an embarrassing 10-1.

Game 6

Game 6 was won 13-3 by the 2022 team. Alonso, Lindor, and now Darin Ruf all went yard, destroying Al Leiter. Leiter, somehow, stayed in the game long enough to complete six full innings of work but allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, three walks, and three homers. The bullpen behind him would combine to allow six earned runs over three innings, which would be the final death blow to the 1999 team.

As John Franco and Billy Taylor struggled out of the pen, a shaky Max Scherzer was followed by 2 2/3 perfect innings from Taijuan Walker. Drew Smith closed out the series clincher, and the 1999 team was sent packing. The 2022 bullpen allowed just three base runners over 3 2/3 innings of work, giving the explosive 1999 offense no chance of coming back in this one.

MVP

Jeff McNeil was named series MVP after posting a .417/.500/.750 slash line with two homers. McNeil’s timely hitting propelled the 2022 team to the closer game of this series.

On the losing squad, John Olerud hit .350/.500/.600 with a homer and a pair of doubles. His work wouldn’t move the needle in the series too much, considering how horrid the 1999 pitching was.

On Deck

The 2022 team moves on, with their fearsome starting three, and the 1999 team and their brutal pitching head home in MetsMerized’s Mets Madness Bracket. The 2022 team will face the 1986 team in the second round.

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2022 Mets

The ninth seed in the 16-team tournament is the most recent team in Mets history to participate in the event. Of course, it was a disappointing ending to one of the most successful regular seasons in franchise history. The 2022 Mets posted the second-most wins (101) of any team across the 62-year history of the Mets. However, it all culminated in a Wild Card round loss to the San Diego Padres.

The 2022 Mets were led by manager Buck Showalter and posted the second-highest batting average in the league. Five key cogs in the lineup posted a season OPS over .800, with the offense mainly being led by Pete Alonso (40 home runs and 131 RBIs), Francisco Lindor (26 home runs and 107 RBIs), and Jeff McNeil (.836 OPS).

On the mound, the Mets owned a team ERA of 3.57 which was seventh-best in the majors. The rotation saw six main contributors, all posting season ERAs below 4.00. Of the best were Max Scherzer (2.29 ERA), Chris Bassitt 3.42 ERA), and Taijuan Walker (3.49 ERA). Not to mention, one of the best seasons in relief pitcher history, Edwin Díaz who posted 118 strikeouts and a 1.31 ERA over 62 innings.

1999 Mets

The 1999 Mets team checks in as the eighth seed in the 16-team tournament and posted a 97-win season 24 years ago. After finishing second in the National League East, the 1999 Mets defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Division Series before ultimately falling 3-1 to the Atlanta Braves in the NL Championship Series.

The team, managed by Bobby Valentine, were led by four big boppers in the lineup; Mike Piazza (40 home runs and 123 RBIs), Robin Ventura (.908 OPS), Edgardo Alfonzo (108 RBIs), and John Olerud (.890 OPS). The team posted an OPS+ of 104 which was the eight-highest figure in the league.

On the mound, the squad was led by four main starters aged 33, 40, 34, and 34, respectively. The workhorse of the group being 33-year-old Al Leiter who tossed 213 innings posting a 4.23 ERA. The bullpen was led by an electric Armando Benitez (128 strikeouts and a 1.85 ERA over 78 innings) as well as Pat Mahomes (8-0 record).

The team that advances will be taking on the winner of the 1976 Mets team versus the 1986 Mets team. The No. 16 versus No. 1 matchup in the bracket.

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Francisco Lindor is the only Mets player that made it to Phase 2 of the 2023 All-Star voting. He will go up against Atlanta Braves Orlando Arcia to see who will start for the National League at shortstop.

Phase 2 of the voting begins at noon ET on Monday and continues until noon ET on Thursday. These vote totals from Phase 1 don’t carry over.

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The Mets had a much needed off day on Thursday, and they will begin their first series in Philadelphia on Friday night. Kodai Senga will take the mound for the New York Mets as he will rival former Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker.

With the off day in mind, let’s see how the youngsters faired down in the minor leagues on Thursday:

• Triple-A Syracuse: Mike Vasil: 3 2/3 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K

• Double-A Binghamton: Dominic Hamel: 6 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

• High-A Brooklyn: Tyler Stuart: 7 2/3 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 11 K

• Low-A St. Lucie: Douglas Orellana: 6 IP, 3 H, ER, BB, 7 K

The Mets intend to call up right-handed reliever Vinny Nittoli before Friday’s game against the Phillies, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Nittoli, whom the Mets acquired in a trade with the Cubs earlier this month, has thrown three straight scoreless outings at Syracuse. He’s already on the team’s 40-man.

On June 26 at Glen Head Country Club, Darryl Strawberry will host his inaugural Golf Classic. Funds raised will go to Strawberry Ministries which is dedicated to keeping opioids from children. Other former Mets and Yankees greats like Mookie Wilson, Howard Johnson, Ray Knight, John Franco, Gary Sheffield, Bernie Williams will be there among others.

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Player Data: Age: 30 (4/8/1992), B/T: L/R

Traditional Stats: 148 G, 589 PA, 533 AB, .326/.382/.454/.836, 9 HR, 62 RBI, 40 BB, 61 SO

Advanced Stats: 143 wRC+, 10.4% K%, 6.8% BB%, .353 BABIP, .323 xwOBA, 5.9 fWAR, 5.7 bWAR

2022 Salary: $3 million

Grade: A+

2022 Review

Looking back at the 2022 New York Mets, a team etched in the franchise’s 60 year history as one of the best, no one is deserving of more praise than Jeff McNeil. On a team filled with talent including Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, Edwin Diaz, Pete Alonso, and Francisco Lindor, McNeil made a case as arguably the most important and productive member of the team.

McNeil had an uncharacteristically poor 2021 season in which he batted .251/.319/.360/.679 with 7 home runs and 35 RBIs through 426 plate appearances. This down year led to a lot of discussion among Mets fans and media about whether McNeil would or should be traded. Instead, the Mets decided to keep him, believing his 2021 season to be a fluke.

Right from the start of the 2022 season, McNeil looked like he was back to being the elite contact hitter he was prior to 2021. After going the entire 2021 season without a month batting over .300, McNeil strung together three straight months from April-June in which he batted .328, .311, and .339 respectively, with an OPS eclipsing .800 in each of those months as well.

July was a tumultuous month for McNeil, who experienced his first extended slump of the season. His .319 batting average at the beginning of the month would creep all the way down to .294 by the month’s end. In 21 games in July, he batted .208/.274/.299/.573. Still, his strong first half of the season was enough to be named a National League All-Star for the second time in his career. Even better, he was named the National League starter at second base, the first Met to start in the All-Star Game since David Wright in 2013.

One way to describe McNeil’s performance in August would be resilient. After experiencing by far his worst month of the season, McNeil turned it around by producing by far his best month of the season. His August was nothing short of spectacular, as he slashed .385/.414/.560/.973 in 29 games.

His September and October were much of the same. In 31 games from September 1 through the end of the season, he batted .357/.425/.452/.878. During a time when the NL East divisional race was growing tighter and more stressful, McNeil continued to produce. From September 23 through October 4, a span of ten games that were of the utmost importance, McNeil recorded a hit in every game and slashed .465/.500/.651/1.151. In eight out of the ten games, McNeil recorded two or more hits.

This final surge to end the regular season pushed McNeil’s batting average up to .326, just enough to beat Freddie Freeman for the National League and Major League batting titles. McNeil became the first Met since Jose Reyes in 2011 to win the National League batting title, and the first Met ever to win the Major League batting title.

Along with his expertise at the plate, McNeil flashed the glove quite a bit for the Mets this past season. His 8 OAA at second base was tied for fifth in the Major Leagues. In addition to playing second base, McNeil provided invaluable defensive flexibility as he played a considerable amount of left field and right field as well. While he may not be known as a defensive wizard like Francisco Lindor or Luis Guillorme, McNeil routinely made tough plays look easy this year, and that solidified him as a great defensive player.

Jeff McNeil’s 2022 season was simply brilliant. Whether it be with his bat or his glove, he was a pivotal piece to the Mets’ success this year and is one of only a few deserving of an A+ grade.

2023 Outlook

As of now, McNeil figures to be the everyday second baseman for the Mets in 2023. This could change depending on a few possible scenarios that could occur this offseason.

If the Mets fail to retain Brandon Nimmo and do not sign another starting outfielder in free agency, we could see Starling Marte move to center field and McNeil perhaps play a role in right field. This could allow the Mets to sign somebody like Trea Turner to be the team’s second baseman. However, McNeil is more comfortable and more natural at second base, so we could see the Mets go after someone such as Aaron Judge to play in the outfield, which would keep McNeil at second base.

McNeil is under team control for the next two seasons, so he will once again be a major presence on the Mets next season. He will be turning 31 at the beginning of the season, so it will be interesting to see whether his age causes him to decline or whether he can build off of his elite 2022 season.

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