Robin Ventura finished his major league career with 18 grand slams. But it’s a hit that only looked like a grand slam which is his signature Mets moment and a unique ending to a 15-inning, five-hour and 46-minute postseason classic. For a team that spent three weeks walking a tightrope, Game 5 of the National League Championship Series against the rival Atlanta Braves was the latest (and...
Coming off the team’s first series win in a month, the Mets hosted the Guardians on Friday for the first game of a three-game series. In the first game between the two teams since the blockbuster trade that brought Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco to New York and sent Andrés Giménez and Amed Rosario to Cleveland, Carrasco got the start for the Mets against his former team while Cal...
After an off day on Thursday, the Mets began their west coast trip with a game against the Oakland A’s late Friday night. Kodai Senga, who has impressed through his first two starts, took the mound for the Mets, while James Kaprielian, who has struggled through his first two starts, took the mound for the A’s. The Mets were able to win this one comfortably by a score of 17-6, as they...
We witnessed quite the classic in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday. With the United States down to their last six outs in the WBC, Mark DeRosa’s squad found a way to come back after leading by three runs multiple times in the game. Down 7-5 in the top of the eighth, Trea Turner crushed a bases loaded grand slam to left field that ended up giving Team USA a 9-7 victory over previously...
The Mets entered the ninth inning of Sunday’s game tied with Worcester at five runs apiece. The Mets loaded the bases, but, with two outs, it looked like Worcester might escape the inning unscathed. Carlos Rincon spoiled those hopes, however, as he crushed a long home run that gave the Mets a commanding four-run lead. AAA: Syracuse Mets (63-84) 9, Worcester Red Sox (73-73) 5 Box Score...
The most significant blow and dagger delivered to last night’s 9-2 New York Mets victory over the Oakland Athletics came in the form of a grand slam from none other than Eduardo Escobar. In the top of the fifth inning, the Mets loaded the bases. With Francisco Lindor and Darin Ruf failing to drive in any of the baserunners, Escobar stepped up with a chance to add to his scorching...
Good morning, Mets fans! Pete Alonso went long and deep on Saturday night at Nationals Park for his first career grand slam. The Mets won handily, 5-0, for their third straight win to start the season. The Mets and Nationals will conclude their series this afternoon at 1:35 PM at Nationals Park. The Mets will go for a four-game sweep. Latest Mets News Per Jacob Resnick of SNY, Mets shortstop...
"He’s my guy. I stick with my guys."I’m sure there’s no need for me to reveal the source of that quote. After all we’ve been hearing those same words day after day for over a year now. You can’t fault a manager for showing confidence in his players, but at some point you have to draw a distinction between performances that most often lead to wins and those...
