Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets were slated to take on Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of a pivotal three-game set to decide the fate of both clubs’ postseason hopes on Wednesday night. However, due to Hurricane Helene ripping through the southeast, Games 2 and 3 of the series have been pushed back to a Monday doubleheader if necessary. While many unfortunate factors...
On August 27, 1986, the New York Mets were in San Diego taking on the Padres. It was the final game of a three-game series, and the Mets were going for the sweep. The guys from Queens were 19 games up in the East Division of the National League, cruising to a division title. The ending of this game was very unusual and quite exciting, befitting the 1986 squad. Let’s set the scene. The...
On April 5, 1983, Tom Seaver started on Opening Day at Shea Stadium for the New York Mets. “The Franchise” had returned, after an exile in Cincinnati that had lasted almost six years. The Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies that day by a 2-0 score, but that was anti-climactic. More than 46,000 fans packed into the old ballpark in Queens to watch their favorite son return to...
