In 1986, the New York Mets were up three games to two on the Houston Astros in the NLCS. The Mets couldn’t be eliminated in Game 6, but it almost felt like they could. If the series reached Game 7, that meant the Astros would be able to throw ex-Met Mike Scott one more time—and the Mets couldn’t hit Mike Scott. In Game 1, Scott threw a complete game shutout with 14 strikeouts. In...
Sunday, October 6, 2024 • 4:08 PM Citizens Bank Park • Philadelphia, PA RHP Luis Severino (11-7, 3.91) vs. LHP Cristopher Sánchez (11-9, 3.32) FS1 The New York Mets survived Zack Wheeler’s start on Saturday and came roaring back in the 8th inning to take the first game of the series 6-2. The Mets fully have the momentum now, a win today will set up a clinching scenario at home in New York. There...
After the New York Mets emerged victorious over the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday, the page quickly turned to an all-important Game 2 on Sunday. A win, and the Mets take a commanding 2-0 lead in a five game series back home to Citi Field. Who will each team turn to on the mound in the high-stakes contest? Luis Severino After pitching Game...
The Mets are onto Philadelphia after beating the Milwaukee Brewers two games to one in the Wild Card round, a series capped by Pete Alonso’s signature moment as a Met. The roster for the National League Division Series looks similar outside of two additions—including one shocking one announced at Carlos Mendoza’s Friday press conference. Starters & Bench (13) Francisco Alvarez...
