Tag: championship

Justin Verlander Eying Championship In Queens

When Jacob deGrom departed for Texas, it was hard to envision the Mets would be able to fill a void that large at the top of their rotation. However, just two days later, they signed Justin Verlander, and the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner has looked the part of the co-ace who can help this team win their first World Series in 37 years. Verlander took the mound for his third...

Championship Series Game Thread: Phillies, Astros Hold Leads

Both Championship Series are in action on Saturday night and will be again on Sunday giving baseball fans a full weekend of games. Astros (2-0 lead) vs. Yankees 5:07 p.m. ET, TBS – Game 3 The Astros took a commanding 2-0 lead with a 3-2 win over the Yankees in Game 2 on Thursday night. Alex Bregman hit a three-run shot and Framber Valdez didn’t allow an earned run over seven fantastic...

Championship Series Game Thread

Tuesday was a bizarre today that included a game from the American League Division Series and a game from the National League Championship Series. The New York Yankees bested the Cleveland Guardians with a 5-1 win to move on to the AL Championship Series. The Yankees two big-time sluggers, Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge, both homered early in the game to support starter Nester Cortes. Lefty...

Mets Minors Weekly Recap: St. Lucie Advances to Championship; Brooklyn Falls in Semis

It’s playoff season in the minors, and several Mets affiliates are involved. Let’s get into it. Triple-A Syracuse Syracuse split a six-game set with the Buffalo Bisons. The Triple-A Mets are now 59-82. Jake Mangum led Syracuse with 11 hits, including two doubles and a home run in 21 at-bats. The switch-hitting outfielder is slashing .382/.426/.564 with two home runs and five stolen...

Mets Minors Recap: St. Lucie Wins First Championship Game In Comeback Fashion

The St. Lucie Mets entered the ninth inning of the first game of their Championship Series down 5-4. After a Kevin Parada walk and two outs, the Mets found themselves down to their last out. That kind of pressure did not both Carlos Dominguez, however, as he blasted a two-run homer over the center field fence to give the Mets a lead that they would not relinquish. AAA: Syracuse Mets (59-82) 9,...

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